Vakavayalil Cardamom Plantation And Resort Private Limited

Vakavayalil Cardamom Plantation And Resort Private Limited is tucked away in Puliyanmala, near Kattappana. The address is just Vakavayalil, which is the family name associated with the land. Up here in the hills, the air always smells a bit like spices, especially when the cardamom is being dried. We have the plantation side where the real work happens, and then we have the resort side for people who want to see the mountains. It is a lot to balance. Some mornings we are out checking the plants for pests, and then an hour later we are making sure the rooms are ready for guests. It gets busy, and sometimes we forget which hat we are wearing. Kattappana is a beautiful place, but it can be rugged. When the monsoon hits, everything gets damp and the roads can be a bit of a mess. We don't have a big marketing team or a fancy front desk. It is mostly family members and a few local workers keeping the place running. We have been here for a long time, and the trees have been here even longer. We just try to keep the plantation healthy and make sure the people who visit get a good night's sleep. It’s a simple life, even if the work is never truly finished. There is always a fence to fix or a plant that needs attention before the sun goes down.