India, April 17 -- A CGH Earth's reimagined village in Kerala's Thekkady that's not just a stay but a soulful experience is deeply rooted in local culture, community and nature. Meenakshi J writes

Driving past tiered chartreuse tea plantations, misty cardamom estates, and waterfalls tumbling onto winding roads, we reached the serene twin towns of Kumily and Thekkady in Kerala. Nestled in the Idukki district on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, these twin towns brim with cosy homestays, charming hotels, and souvenir shops filled with tea, coffee, spices and homemade chocolates, all set against a backdrop of lush wilderness and exotic flora and fauna.

A view of the performance area and swimming pool from the Tamarind Tree restaurant

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