A maze of Coffee plantations, vanilla vines and tropical gardens, the villa recreates the old, indulgent planter ways. Colonial ambience chases lazy afternoons around and the world explodes in a surfeit of green. It’s a home stay like none other. The owners cajole you into games of bridge and rummy over the intoxication of vanilla-infused gin and vodka; they take you to watch stunning sunsets and spoil you with pakodas and blueberries. And the smell of jasmine always lingers in the air…

USP: The name says everything. Complete decadence in one of the most beautiful locales in the world. Relive old lifestyles.

Air: Deccan Aviation offers helicopter transfers to Tranquil. If you are interested, the resort will help you out with the details. The nearest airports are Calicut (two hours away) and Bangalore (five hours away).

Road: Tranquil is a five-hour drive from Bangalore. The drive follows a scenic route and passes through the historic city of Mysore.

An erstwhile colonial bungalow renovated painstakingly by the owners, the resort has been listed in the top 101 hotels in the world by the Tatler magazine. Set amidst a private coffee and vanilla plantation, nestled in lush rainforests, the resort is a dream come to life. It offers not only solitude and tranquility but also a luxury tree house! Get therapeutic Ayurvedic massages, tour the 40 acre vanilla plantation, see how coffee is planted and harvested, set out for treks in the breathtaking surroundings or just lie about in hammocks soaking it all up. The Muthanga National Park lies nearby.