KOLUKKUMALAI TEA ESTATE
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About Kolukkumalai Tea Estate:
Munnar in Kerala Set amidst the tallest tea estates on Earth, Kolukkumalai Tea Estate provides a unique experience. Enjoy stunning vistas of rolling hills, meadows, and carefully chosen tea crops as you partake in this experience. Kolukkumalai Tea Estate is a must-visit place for tea enthusiasts and wildlife enthusiasts. In addition, the estate has a more than a century-old tea factory that showcases the ancient techniques used to produce the widely consumed beverage. Dilaara Travels is a top-notch tour operator in South India that is committed to providing you with an exceptional journey, ensuring that your trip is smooth and engaging. Now, with Dilaara Travels, explore the mystery of Kolukkumalai.
Altitude: Kolukkumalai Tea Estate is located at around 7950 feet above sea level and is said to be the highest tea plantation in the world.
Distance from Munnar: 31 km away from the town of Munnar.
Tea Factory: This old tea factory dates from the mid-20th century and still practices traditional methods of producing tea.
Scenic beauty: the serene and picturesque atmosphere and lush green tea gardens, which make the visitor's breath of relief.
Tasting Experience: Provides a taste of different flavors of tea with an opportunity to buy fresh leaves right away from the factory.
Sunset Views: Guests can click the beautiful sunset view in the evening while feeling a mild and cool breeze.
How to Reach:
Quite simply, visitors can make their way to a specific point in Munnar from where they need to catch a local jeep, which will drop them at the estate, and thereafter it is another 1 hour and 30 min. journey by road.
Best Time to Visit:
Best from October to March for good weather and breathtaking views.
Monsoon—Stay away as routes may be misty.
Essential Information:
Location: Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Tamil Nadu.
Location : Bodinayakanur, Kottagudi, Munnar, Tamil Nadu, 625582, India.
Timings: Open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on all days except Sundays.
Entrance Cost: INR 75 for adults and kids (underage).
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate’s History
In 1930, a Scottish tea planter.
Architecture is still based on tools and techniques introduced in the 1930s and 1950s.
Conventional tea-making practices lend to a distinctive flavor and quality.
Restaurants Near Kolukkumalai Tea Estate:
Bethel Varkis B&B: 6.3 km away; specializes in Indian and Asian cuisines.
Lotus Hotel & Resorts: Located about 11.3 km away from the estate and serving Indian as well as international cuisines
Bellmount Restaurant: 17.13 km from here and famous for North Indian and South Indian delicacies
Travelers' Tips:
Opt out of Rainy Months: Make sure you don´t visit the place during monsoon time when rains would make all terrains slushy!
Winter Clothing: If you are visiting Somnath from November to February, then warm clothes will be required because the weather is quite cold.
Footwear: Shoes with good grip for the terrain.
Camera: Do not forget to carry a camera, as this is the place where you will get amazing shots of Kolukkumalai Hills.
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