The tea gardens of Munnar are majestic to look at, but there’s more to them than meets the eye. If you’d like to know a little more about tea, you’re in the perfect place.
A guided trek is a great way to experience the gorgeous tea gardens up close, understand how they work and meet the lovely people who work on the estates. If you like hiking, you’ll love Kolukumalai, one of the highest tea estates in India. The views are stunning, and the factory is well worth a visit.
An easier but equally interesting option to learn about tea is the Tea Museum, a quaint place with lovely artefacts, video explanations and even a mini factory. The Mattupeety and Lockart Estates open their factories to visitors as well, and if you let us know in advance, you can round off your tea experience with a tea tasting at Windermere itself.
Don’t forget to visit the many tea outlets in Munnar and treat yourself to some fresh, rare single estate teas.
