Looking for alternate places to travel to this monsoon season? Well, check out these 10 vineyards and tea estates we found for you, ’cause it will forever change the way you vacay!
1. Four Seasons Vineyards
Where | Baramati, Maharashtra
Single Room Rate | INR 3,500
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How romantic would it be if you could stay at a vineyard spreading across 50 acres of land?
Expectations?
Moreover, the French-inspired chateau – about 65 km from Pune – offers 10 rooms & suites. However, what’s truly unique is that each of them has been named after famed wine regions of the world.
What to do?
In fact, you can relax by hiking, biking & walk around the vineyard. But, if you get bored you can check out their library too!
2. Glenburn Tea Estate
Where | Darjeeling, West Bengal
Double Room Cost | INR 36,000
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How amazing would it be if you could stay at a tea plantation? Take rides, walk around & embrace the almost ambrosial aroma of the tea.
Expectations?
The Glenburn Tea Estate features two bungalows with 4 suites each. However, the two bungalows also feature a long, common balcony along with a fireplace.
What to do?
Also, the Lily Water Bungalow features a massage & steam rooms. Basically, everything you need in a vacation is already provided for at this vaca home!
3. Soma Vineyards
Where | Nashik, Maharashtra
Double Room Rate | INR 6,00
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The picture alone will awake the lustful vaca goals you’ve been dreaming of every day!
Expectations?
Nestled in the unique & overwhelming surroundings of Sahyadris, Soma Vineyard is a dreamy place. Surrounded by bald patches of greenery, mountains & small ponds – Soma offers sunset views like none other.
What to do?
Moreover, you can spend your afternoons in the infinity pool, private balcony or go for a stroll in the vineyard. Besides, you can also check out the on-site playroom if to re-energise!
4. Wild Mahseer Lodge
Where | Balipara, Assam
Double Room Cost | INR 6,900
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Rainy days, jungle feels & a luxurious affair – that’s what greets your senses here at Wild Mahseer Lodge!
Expectations?
This 19th-century lodge was turned into a boutique stay with bungalows & dining areas named after teas.
What to do?
You can head for a tasting & tour of the entire tea estate. In fact, you can even head for tea parties in style here – on the back of an elephant!!
5. Vallonne Vineyard
Where | Nashik, Maharashtra
Double Room Rate | INR 5,000
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One of India’s premium vineyards, Vallonne Vineyard offers a stunning view of the Mukhne Dam.
Expectations?
So, while the entire resort is a humble place, you would probably feel shocked over what we’re to drop next! None of the rooms in this resort has a TV! Which, by the way, you’ll never miss – considering its energy & beauty.
What to do?
You can elect to go for the bullock rides to nearby farms or head down for a tasting session.
6. Talayar Valley Bungalow
Where | Munnar, Kerala
Double Room Cost | INR 5,500
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Imagine being surrounded by a tea estate & mountains! That’s what awaits you here at Talayar in Kerala.
Expectations?
Located about 18 km from Munnar – this tea estate offers 4 gorgeously spacious suites & views of the mountains.
What to do?
You can indulge in tea workshops, wherein you learn to cut, wither, ferment, curl, dry and tear tea leaves.
7. Fratelli Wines
Where | Akluj, Solapur, Maharashtra
Double Room Rate | INR 6,500
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This beautiful vineyard resort by Fratelli can either by booked for individuals or for a famjam! No kidding, you can book the entire resort that accommodates 12 guests in total.
Expectations?
So, the gorgeous atmosphere of the entire vineyard only gets better with the atmosphere surrounding it!
What To Do?
The vineyard constantly hosts cultural programs, Maharashtrian food & bonfires among other things.
7. O’Land Plantations Stay
Where | Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
Double Room Cost | INR 5,400
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Until you stay here, you cannot possibly fathom what it’s like to live in a 120-acre space!
Expectations?
The boutique lodge uses solar power, biomass boilers & glass bottles for furnishing, ambience etc. In fact, almost everything used here is made of recycled material or materials that are reusable!
What To Do?
Guests can head for tea-factory tours. In fact, the picking and tasting sessions here are absolutely sublime. Moreover, guests can also try mountain railway rides, golf and day trips to Ooty.
8. Sula Vineyards
Where | Gat 36/2, Govardhan Village, Nashik
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The Sula Vineyard in Nashik is also known as India’s Napa Valley!
Expectations?
Spread across 3,000 acres & the vineyard is surrounded by the gentle hills of red laterite & basalt rocks. In fact, the views that the property provides can literally blow your mind away!
What To Do?
The luxury vineyard offers a superb, 3-bedroom SkyVilla with unparalleled lake views. In fact, the feeling of peace and privacy gets further accentuated by the 7 Lakeview rooms that are a piece of heaven in itself!
9. Darang Tea Estate
Where | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Double Room Cost | INR 5,000
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Almost 150 years old, this family owned property boasts 4 cottages over 70 acres of land.
Expectations?
All the cottages here at the tea estate feature a glorious view of the Dhauladhar Mountains.
What To Do?
If you’re staying here, don’t forget to trek, fish, browse the library & laze by the fireplace!!
10. Blackbuck Wine Resort
Where | Tumkur, Karnataka
Single Room Rate | INR 4,000
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Possibly one of the finest vineyards in India, the Blackbuck Wine Resort offers everything you’ll need to getaway the right way!
Expectations?
Imagine acres of grape farming, the sweet smell of the crops & views to kill for! Everything beautiful & gorgeous can be found here without fail!
What To Do?
The stay here also includes wine tasting & treks around the property. In fact, if you wish, you can also visit the wine processing facility.
So, where will you be going to out of these 10 vineyards and tea estates?
Cover Image Courtesy | Soma Vineyard