Rolling hills and teeming greenery; wildlife, gurgling rivers, chirping birds; this is Kerala at its most beautiful. The Hiliya farm is developed in acres of prime wetland cultivating coffee, cardamom, vanilla, pepper, areca nut, fruits trees, rubber, coconut and what not. In the thick nestles an age-old bungalow. Farm-stay, homestay or heritage-stay, call Hiliya what you will, but you will be left charmed. On the banks of a small river, across a tropical forest with abundant wildlife, the resort is an experience like none other.

Hiliya practices organic farming methods and believes in conservation of natural resources. The rewards are many – green meets your eye wherever you look, the ultra-lush area bursting with natural abundance. Amid this mossy expanse of jade, mynas and butterflies dip in and out, while birdsong is always in the background.

USP: Lush, tropical beauty marries serenity and peace. Eco tourism, organic farming.

Hiliya Resort is situated in village Kenichira in Wayanad. The resort offers a pick and drop service from Bangalore, Mysore, Cochin and Calicut.

Air: Nearest airports are Calicut (109 km), Cochin, Bangalore and Mysore.

Rail: The resort is 12 km from the Meenangadi Junction.

Road: Meenangadi lies on NH 212, between Kalpetta and Sultan Battery on the Calicut- Mysore road. The resort is 12 km from here.

While strolling around the farm you can even pick fruit – oranges to lemons, mangoes, jackfruit, papayas or bananas – and have them for breakfast! Witness farm processes such as rubber tapping, coffee plucking, pruning, pollinating vanilla flowers, manuring and weed clearing to get a better idea of rural agriculture. Go trekking in the tropical jungle or just sit by the river on bamboo benches. Enjoy fishing or set forth boating. Never been inclined to cook? Maybe the delectable homemade Kerala food at the resort will prod you into learning a recipe or two – the staff is always willing to help out.