Fodor's Expert Review Blackberry Hills Retreat and Spa

A seriously steep walk downhill through seriously green environs brings you to a clutter of whitewashed, terra-cotta-roofed cottages, clinging to the slope and with a bird's-eye view of tea plantations for miles around, including workers' settlements and a small blue-roofed church. These snug, modest cottage rooms, with parquet floors and interiors done in soothing creams and white, as well as verandas, are great spots to catch the valley action and an abundance of peace. The low-key resort is in Pothamedu, 4 km (2½ miles) out of Munnar town. They plan a variety of treks and organize barbecues, campfires, and visits to the kitchen.