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Rajakkad Estate

Experience warm hospitality on a verdant plantation estate

Set amidst the forested Palani hills, the eastern-most stretch of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, is Rajakkad Estate. Four hours away from Thanjavur or Tanjore and two hours away from Madurai, Rajakkad Estate offers the perfect, indulgent stopover on Tamil Nadu’s temple trail. This homestay nestled in pepper and coffee plantations, bears a fascinating legacy. An old wooden palace in Kottayam, Kerala was up for sale, and Francis Fry transported over 30,000 pieces across the border to rebuild the heritage structure in the hills.

Each morning, you can wake up to birdsong – and for wildlifers lovers and early risers, the birdwatching trails hold great promise. Walk through the gardens and plantations, or spend time in a library full of books on India’s heritage and natural history. Rajakkad Estate’s verdant setting and warm hospitality, could help you rejuvenate yourself during your southern sojourn.