Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens
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- Big Indian ToursAsia617 contributionsTea Gardens of MunnarWhether you're interested in tea, photography, or simply enjoying nature's beauty, Munnar Tea Gardens is a must-visit destination. The tea plantations and landscapes in Munnar offer a truly breathtaking experience. There are vast tea plantations that cover the hills. The different shades of green and the well-maintained gardens make it a paradise for nature photographers. If you're a fan of tea, this is the place to be. You can enjoy a variety of teas and even learn how to add flavours to your chai. Make sure to taste some of the local teas to experience their unique flavours. The presence of chocolate factories adds another dimension to your visit. You can not only see the tea being cultivated but also indulge in some delicious chocolates. While many tea plantations are private properties and not open to visitors, some allow tourists, and some even offer tea-tasting experiences. It's essential to check the plantation's policies before planning your visit. Exploring the tea gardens through a drive will be the best option. Make sure to check the tea you're buying if you plan to purchase some. It's advisable to have a basic understanding of tea identification to ensure you get the quality you desire. The most beautiful tea gardens in Munnar are: Kanan Devan Hills Plantations, Nallatanni Estate Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (highest tea garden in the country) Sevenmallay Tea Estate Pallivasal Tea Garden Lockhart Tea EstateVisited August 2023Traveled soloWritten October 9, 2023
- Chrissie77United Kingdom686 contributionsA lovely cup of tea!We spent several very interesting hours watching the process to give everyone their cup of tea! Firstly there is a film which gives the background history. The set up which is a village of workers and includes hospital, Nursery, school and housing. A job for life ! The tea gardens are all around, miles and miles of small hills covered in tea. It is a very skilful job knowing which leaf to take. We went around the factory seeing the processes involved. The staff showing us fiercely proud. At the end we had a cup of tea of course and just like theme parks the obligatory shop on the way out!Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 24, 2024
- Jay ShahAhmedabad, India2,372 contributionsWonderful tea gardensWe visited tea gardens during our trip from munnar to Thekkady. Tea garden owner charged Rs. 50/- for per person visit for that. Although it's nothing in front of scenic beauty. Musu visits the tea gardens.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 12, 2024
- HERO ARome, Italy57 contributionsSerenity and Peace in Nature- A feast for the sensesBeautiful rolling hills for as far as the eye can see. The vistas are just fantastic and so peaceful. The climate is so wildly different than all other parts of India so it gets very cold and as we went at the beginning of the monsoon season, it started to rain, and I would recommend bringing a rain jacket and rain gear and sweaters and hiking boots!!Visited July 2024Traveled on businessWritten July 22, 2024
- doaamurad24 contributionsAmazing place ..u must visitI traveled to Munnar for the tea plantations.. a stunning view The color and shape of the plantings are very wonderful I spent 4 hours in the tea plantations The pictures were very beautiful But unfortunately it is on my old phone and I cannot put it hereVisited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 22, 2024
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,840 contributions
Mar 2023
If you have never seen tea plantations and live in the hot tropical zone, I can imagine Munnar feels like paradise. If you have worked as a tea picker in the Munnar region all your life and live in a simple shack struggling to keep dry during the monsoon rains, your perpsective might be very different.
I wonder how the landscape looked like before the tea estates were established. Now wildlife has been pushed back to the very small wild margins of the plantations high in the hills. The original ecosystems were severely damaged. Perhaps time to at least give some of the land back. The general trend however is the other way. I observed many slopes being prepared for further extentions of the tea 'gardens'.
I wonder how the landscape looked like before the tea estates were established. Now wildlife has been pushed back to the very small wild margins of the plantations high in the hills. The original ecosystems were severely damaged. Perhaps time to at least give some of the land back. The general trend however is the other way. I observed many slopes being prepared for further extentions of the tea 'gardens'.
Written March 25, 2023
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sologal
Karwar, India50 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Situated in the stunning Nilgari Hills, the setting is like no other. Endless shades of green punctuated by red soils and dusty access roads. Occasionally this is highlighted by mauve flowered Jacaranda trees or brilliant scarlet flame trees. At more remote communities nearby, massive market gardens are harvesting the sweetest carrots, delicious corn and beets and cabbages. Takes your breath away and makes your mouth water...
Written March 2, 2020
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Jay Shah
Ahmedabad, India2,372 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We visited tea gardens during our trip from munnar to Thekkady. Tea garden owner charged Rs. 50/- for per person visit for that.
Although it's nothing in front of scenic beauty.
Musu visits the tea gardens.
Although it's nothing in front of scenic beauty.
Musu visits the tea gardens.
Written May 12, 2024
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Frankenbine
Franconia, Germany149 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Munnar town is worth the long journey (approx. 4 hours by taxi from Kochin)
Traffic jams included. The journey takes you through a very beautiful, winding landscape.
Arrival and departure on the weekend is not recommended, mega traffic.
A stop halfway to eat a Tali is recommended.
Just ask your driver, he knows his way around.
Munnar is still very Indian in character, local restaurants, a nice fruit and vegetable market and a general store.
Chocolate shops everywhere, tea stalls for chai and Indian spicy snacks.
Here you can soak up the Indian atmosphere.
Very friendly people, we were even allowed to take part in a ceremony in the Hindu temple.
The tea museum is easy to reach on foot. On a quiet, beautiful side path you can almost get to the museum. At the end of the path just cross the stream and you're there.
Entry fee 1.50 euros
Walking through the tea plantations is not allowed anywhere, everything is privately owned.
A hotel a little way up the hill in Munnar is recommended, quiet and beautiful views.
The C.S.I church with its old cemetery is also worth a visit. Here is also the grave of Eleanor Isabel (please read the history online)
Traffic jams included. The journey takes you through a very beautiful, winding landscape.
Arrival and departure on the weekend is not recommended, mega traffic.
A stop halfway to eat a Tali is recommended.
Just ask your driver, he knows his way around.
Munnar is still very Indian in character, local restaurants, a nice fruit and vegetable market and a general store.
Chocolate shops everywhere, tea stalls for chai and Indian spicy snacks.
Here you can soak up the Indian atmosphere.
Very friendly people, we were even allowed to take part in a ceremony in the Hindu temple.
The tea museum is easy to reach on foot. On a quiet, beautiful side path you can almost get to the museum. At the end of the path just cross the stream and you're there.
Entry fee 1.50 euros
Walking through the tea plantations is not allowed anywhere, everything is privately owned.
A hotel a little way up the hill in Munnar is recommended, quiet and beautiful views.
The C.S.I church with its old cemetery is also worth a visit. Here is also the grave of Eleanor Isabel (please read the history online)
Written February 6, 2024
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Indus Holidays - Kerala Specialist
Kochi (Cochin), India53 contributions
Sep 2019
Munnar is best known for its tea gardens. As you drive through, you will find well manicured tea plantations on either side of the lane. With different shades of green, they look beautiful. You will get many postcard perfect images amidst these. Most of them are private properties and don't allow visitors. There are plantations which allow tourists with some offering tea tasting experience too.A drive through Letchmi estate is the best way to explore the Tea Gardens.
Written June 4, 2020
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Big Indian Tours
Asia617 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Whether you're interested in tea, photography, or simply enjoying nature's beauty, Munnar Tea Gardens is a must-visit destination. The tea plantations and landscapes in Munnar offer a truly breathtaking experience. There are vast tea plantations that cover the hills. The different shades of green and the well-maintained gardens make it a paradise for nature photographers.
If you're a fan of tea, this is the place to be. You can enjoy a variety of teas and even learn how to add flavours to your chai. Make sure to taste some of the local teas to experience their unique flavours. The presence of chocolate factories adds another dimension to your visit. You can not only see the tea being cultivated but also indulge in some delicious chocolates.
While many tea plantations are private properties and not open to visitors, some allow tourists, and some even offer tea-tasting experiences. It's essential to check the plantation's policies before planning your visit. Exploring the tea gardens through a drive will be the best option. Make sure to check the tea you're buying if you plan to purchase some. It's advisable to have a basic understanding of tea identification to ensure you get the quality you desire.
The most beautiful tea gardens in Munnar are:
Kanan Devan Hills Plantations, Nallatanni Estate
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (highest tea garden in the country)
Sevenmallay Tea Estate
Pallivasal Tea Garden
Lockhart Tea Estate
If you're a fan of tea, this is the place to be. You can enjoy a variety of teas and even learn how to add flavours to your chai. Make sure to taste some of the local teas to experience their unique flavours. The presence of chocolate factories adds another dimension to your visit. You can not only see the tea being cultivated but also indulge in some delicious chocolates.
While many tea plantations are private properties and not open to visitors, some allow tourists, and some even offer tea-tasting experiences. It's essential to check the plantation's policies before planning your visit. Exploring the tea gardens through a drive will be the best option. Make sure to check the tea you're buying if you plan to purchase some. It's advisable to have a basic understanding of tea identification to ensure you get the quality you desire.
The most beautiful tea gardens in Munnar are:
Kanan Devan Hills Plantations, Nallatanni Estate
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (highest tea garden in the country)
Sevenmallay Tea Estate
Pallivasal Tea Garden
Lockhart Tea Estate
Written October 10, 2023
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Chrissie77
United Kingdom686 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We spent several very interesting hours watching the process to give everyone their cup of tea!
Firstly there is a film which gives the background history. The set up which is a village of workers and includes hospital, Nursery, school and housing. A job for life !
The tea gardens are all around, miles and miles of small hills covered in tea. It is a very skilful job knowing which leaf to take.
We went around the factory seeing the processes involved. The staff showing us fiercely proud.
At the end we had a cup of tea of course and just like theme parks the obligatory shop on the way out!
Firstly there is a film which gives the background history. The set up which is a village of workers and includes hospital, Nursery, school and housing. A job for life !
The tea gardens are all around, miles and miles of small hills covered in tea. It is a very skilful job knowing which leaf to take.
We went around the factory seeing the processes involved. The staff showing us fiercely proud.
At the end we had a cup of tea of course and just like theme parks the obligatory shop on the way out!
Written March 24, 2024
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Christy M
Molena, GA41 contributions
Jun 2022
We had a very informed guide who explained everything. We visited the tea factory and the gardens. We had a delicious masala tea at the factory and learned about all of the processes. Afterwards, we were about to go to the gift shop for fabulous gifts of tea for friends and family. We watched workers plucking the tea leaves and wandered among the plants. Beautiful experience.
Written June 22, 2022
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Harshshah1212
Godhra, India446 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Tea gardens are real beauty of Munnar.
While seeing Munnar for the first time, I didn't found it as amazing as the beautiful mountains of Ladakh.
But as soon as I saw the tea gardens covered mountains, I fell in love with Munnar.
While seeing Munnar for the first time, I didn't found it as amazing as the beautiful mountains of Ladakh.
But as soon as I saw the tea gardens covered mountains, I fell in love with Munnar.
Written February 21, 2020
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jajubabu
Kochi (Cochin), India2,094 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Latchmi Estate is full of tea gardens. There are isolated resorts like Kuhi the Mist, Camelot etc amidst the plantations. There's also a beautiful waterfall nearby. Calm nature and atmosphere of solitude. A location for those who love peaceful environment !
Written April 1, 2020
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Is it recommended to visit Munnar in July or August?
Written May 13, 2019
It has all been said above. Generally from May onwards in Kerala is not particularly a good time. We went in January, perfect weather
Written May 15, 2019
Hi...we (me n my wife) r planning to make a trip to Kerala in MAY month...wat r the places that can be covered apart from Munnar?
Written March 18, 2019
There are lot. You can plan according to days you have planned to spend in Kerala. becuase of traveling in between. Few I can say are apart from Munnar, there is few famous famous beaches and a historical temple and all in Trivandrum, you can go for house bout (ride or stayback in it), for that you have to each Alappy, dams at Idukki and palakkad, for water falls , island view etc on higher place apart from Munnar is wayanad. There Many. And should try the local foods. Easy way is you can google each district wise , make a plan according to it. Don’t waste by traveling lot , make the visit worth. So schedule the trip first. All the best
Written March 26, 2019
Any particular tea plantation or garden to visit which can't be missed ? Also I want to experience how tea gets made the whole process and even get to taste different teas. Please suggest visiting Munnar in another 2 weeks.
Written November 17, 2018
Tata Tea Factory and Madupetty Tea Factory are famous. Must Visit Tata Tea Factory to understand and watch the whole process of tea. The guide at Tata Tea factory will tell you everything. They charge Rs 100 as entry fee. All the tea gardens are beautiful
Written November 20, 2018
I agree, the drive to Thekaddy is beautiful also!
Written November 4, 2018
I meant to give this a five star rating! Oops!
Written November 3, 2018
Yes, This attraction may be given a five star rating depending on the mentality and nature love of a visitor. In fact, tea gardens of Munnar are not so beautiful as those falling on the way from Munnar to Thekaddy. The tea gardens enroute to Thekaddy can find no words of appreciation
Written November 4, 2018
from where to where you did the trek ? who arranged fro the trek ? what was the time taken ? what was the cost ? any contact detials of people who oragnised this??
thanks in advance
Written May 12, 2018
Hi, As Kinjal mentioned above.. Munnar is full of tea gardens and to do the trek you need to go in the evening with the travel guide of your resort.. We stayed in Parraket and the guy who took us for tea garden trek was awesome.. he shared the insights about how they planned in munnar et all..
Regards,
Sandeep
Written May 20, 2018
Do I need a Jeep to visit this place ? Or I can visit by a normal taxi/cab
Written April 28, 2018
Tea gardens are all over Munnar so while going for Munnar city kanan devan hills are on the way and we did put the map for Munnar city.
Kanan devan hills have the best view of tea garden and u can park ur vehicle on in side of the road.
Written April 30, 2018
Hi,
Tea garden is not a one place in Munnar. There are several tea estates in Munnar. Tea gardens are everywhere along the road side in Munnar area. Many of them are properly fenced and going inside is not allowed. But there are many places where you can go inside the tea garden, enjoy the scenic view and click beautiful snaps. They are always open.
Hope this will help.
Written February 2, 2018
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