A jeep on a plantation track with a group resting beside a hut in the Idukki hills.

Offbeat Experience

Offbeat Idukki

3 Days · 2 NightsPrice on request

Plantation life, hidden landscapes and a sunrise trek — three days from a single base in Marykulam.Plantation life, hidden landscapes and a sunrise trek.

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Difficulty: Moderate
Day 1 start: 2:00 PM
Group: Max 8

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About the experience

Slow down and experience the soul of Idukki through plantation life, local flavours, hidden landscapes, sunrise trails and warm village hospitality.

Arrival, check-in & traditional Kerala lunch
Guided cardamom plantation experience
Leisure at the property
Dinner
Chekuthanmala trekking experience
Breakfast
Ayyappancoil & Anchuruli sightseeing
Lunch
Tea garden trail & sunset hunt
Dinner
Vagamon adventure
Sunrise trek & Paduka

Duration: 3 Days · 2 Nights
Price: Price on request
Location: Marykulam, Idukki
Itinerary: 3 days · 12 activities
Difficulty: Moderate · guided treks
Group size: Max 8 travellers
Best time: October – March
Base: Marykulam, Idukki
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023 days · 12 activities

The Journey

Every day, hour by hour, exactly as the itinerary sets it out. Timings are indicative and move with the weather, the group and local access.

01
Day 01
Arrival & plantation experience
Begin with local flavours, plantation stories and an unhurried evening in nature.
Night stayOvernight stay in Marykulam, Idukki
- 02:00 PM
  02:00 PM
  Arrival, check-in & traditional Kerala lunch
  Arrive at the property, settle in and enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch prepared with local flavours.
- 04:00 PM
  04:00 PM
  Guided cardamom plantation experience
  Walk through Idukki's fragrant spice plantations and learn how cardamom is cultivated and harvested.
- 05:30 PM
  05:30 PM
  Leisure at the property
  Unwind with a refreshing dip in the infinity pool and relax beside the natural waterfall within the estate.
- 08:00 PM
  08:00 PM
  Dinner
  Enjoy dinner at the property and settle in for a peaceful night.
02
Day 02
Trekking, sightseeing & sunset
A full day of mountain trails, engineering landmarks, tea gardens and golden light.
Night stayOvernight stay in Marykulam, Idukki
- 06:00 AM
  06:00 AM
  Chekuthanmala trekking experience
  Set out on a guided early-morning trek with panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys.
- 10:00 AM
  10:00 AM
  Breakfast
  Return from the trek and enjoy a well-earned breakfast.
- 11:00 AM
  11:00 AM
  Ayyappancoil & Anchuruli sightseeing
  Visit Ayyappancoil Hanging Bridge, Anchuruli Dam and the dramatic Anchuruli Tunnel.
- 02:00 PM
  02:00 PM
  Lunch
  Pause for a relaxed lunch before the evening experience.
- 04:00 PM
  04:00 PM
  Tea garden trail & sunset hunt
  Walk through lush tea gardens and watch the sunset from Chenkara Mountain View Point.
- 08:00 PM
  08:00 PM
  Dinner
  Return to the property for dinner and a restful evening.
03
Day 03
Choose your final-day experience
Two curated ways to complete your Offbeat Idukki journey.
- OPTION 1
  OPTION 1
  Vagamon adventure
  Breakfast at 07:00 AM, then the Windy Walk Trek and one of Vagamon's iconic viewpoints. The tour ends at 02:00 PM.
- OPTION 2
  OPTION 2
  Sunrise trek & Paduka
  A 06:00 AM sunrise over the Western Ghats from a viewpoint near the property, breakfast at 09:00 AM, then Paduka — known as the Switzerland of Idukki for its grasslands and rolling hills. The tour ends at 02:00 PM.