CardMem Estate by The Almanac is a private luxury villa near Thekkady, set on 8.5 acres of working cardamom estate near Kumily at the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border. Four premium, luxuriously appointed rooms surround a swimming pool at the heart of the estate – available exclusively to villa guests, with no shared spaces, no resort crowds, and no strangers at the next table.

The estate has a rhythm of its own. Fish from the private pond, cycle through cardamom rows, practice archery, or spend the afternoon in the water. When evening comes, the barbecue – indoors or out becomes the centrepiece. Indoor and outdoor games keep the energy going as long as the group does. Our in-house chef helps you with all your meal requirements as you enjoy the estate life.

CardMem works best for families celebrating together, friend groups wanting a place entirely to themselves, and couples looking for something more private than a resort and more alive than a homestay. The estate is large enough to lose yourself in and intimate enough to feel like it was made for your group alone. Four rooms. 8.5 acres. One group at a time.