Recommended Experiences

The town of Kalimpong in Western Bengal is a renowned centre for horticulture. Gladioli, cacti and orchid are grown there in profusion and you can see many rare varieties in the multitude of nurseries in the town. Kalimpong blossoms all year round, but late spring is the best time to see orchids in bloom and to attend the fabulously fragrant flower festival.

The verdant, hilly slopes of the Western Ghats around Wayanad are perfect for growing coffee. To make the most of this picturesque region, stay at the Aranyakam Plantation House - a working coffee estate. Here you can discover how quality coffee is produced, try your hand at some local cooking, enjoy scenic walks or go birding in the surrounding forests.