By Mallika Bhagat
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“If it wasn’t for coffee, I’d have no discernible personality at all.” David Letterman’s words are an incredible example of why coffee is simply great. And every year on October 1, World Coffee Day celebrates not just the beloved brew but also the landscape and traditions that bring it to life. In India, some of the country’s most beautiful retreats lie in regions where coffee has been cultivated for centuries, from the rolling hills of Coorg to the shaded slopes of Wayanad and Chikmagalur. For those who like their getaways served with a shot of caffeine, these luxury retreats open a window into plantation life. Guests can walk among the estates, watch beans being harvested and roasted, and sip single-origin blends just steps from where they were grown. Evolve Back Coorg, KarnatakaTucked deep within Coorg’s emerald coffee country, inside a 300-acre coffee and spice plantation, Evolve Back is a great getaway if you wish to learn more about coffee without compromising on life’s creature comforts. Travellers who choose to stay here can, but ofcourse, wake up to the beautiful aroma of coffee, learn about its origin, sip single-origin cups freshly roasted on site, and wander through vast plantations where every path is laced with the aroma of Arabica. Timbertales Luxury Resort, Coorg, KarnatakaBuilt inside one of Coorg’s oldest coffee estates, Timbertales is as much an architectural meditation as it is a retreat. Designed by Abdul Manan, the resort folds itself into the hillsides, with laterite stone walls and bamboo details that dissolve into the green. The villas—71 in all—sit discreetly within the slopes, connected by buggy paths that lead to open, glass-framed spaces where indoors and outdoors blur. At Kopi Luwak, the on-site coffee centre, guests can delve into the world of civet coffee and Coorg’s centuries-old coffee culture. Spice Village, Thekkady, KeralaIn the spice-rich heart of Thekkady, Spice Village , which resembles a tribal village, pays homage to Kerala’s centuries-old coffee traditions. Guests can wander among coffee and spice plantations, sip filter coffee brewed the local way, and join estate tours that reveal the secrets of shade-grown beans. It is a place where coffee, cardamom, and clove share the same soil, placed close to the Periyar River. The Tamara Coorg, KarnatakaAt 3,500 feet above sea level, The Tamara Coorg feels suspended between sky and earth. Morning mist curls through coffee plantations, waterfalls sing in the distance, and chirping of birds replace the alarm clock. Here, coffee is not just a drink but a way of life: plantation walks, guided tastings, and blossom-to-brew experiences allow guests to roast and pour their own blend. Beyond coffee, there are treks, forest therapy, nature dining, and even birdwatching, making this a retreat that engages all the senses. The Serai, Chikmagalur, KarnatakaFringed by lush plantations, The Serai’s 29 villas are private cocoons, each with a pool that looks out over rows of coffee bushes. The resort offers a bean-to-cup journey—plantation walks, cherry-picking with estate workers, and lessons in roasting and curing. Beyond coffee, the landscape opens to mountain biking trails, hikes to the Mullayanagiri peak, and visits to centuries-old Hoysala temples. It is as much about discovery as it is about indulgence. Travel News – Find latest news and tips based on Indian and World travel including top 10 travel destination, tourism information, how to reach visit and more at Times Now.
