STAY

Quaint cottages surrounded by waterfalls and spice scented plantations make Cardamom County an ideal stay option in Thekkady (starts from ₹ 13,500/US$188; xandari. com). You can also choose to stay in the rustic-chic quarters of Spice Village (starts from approx ₹ 18,840/US$263; cghearth.com).