Kolukkumalai Tea Estate Munnar, Kerala
It is located at the height of 7900 ft. above sea level. This tea plantation is well known for the highest tea plantations in the whole world. It covers a distance of 31 km from Munnar. It is trendy for growing different varieties of teas. Its old tea factory was structured in the 20th century. The factory uses the traditional method of tea plantations. Different flavours of teas are prevalent in the whole world. People visit this place and always buy teas for their residents and also for the nearest ones. Along with tea production, people also enjoy the view of the hill and get the fresh air of this place.
In the evening time, people can see a fantastic view of this town. The flavour of the tea is very remarkable in taste. Beautiful mountains well surround the place. The beautiful hills are also liked by most of the visitors. The method of tea making from Orthodox is viral here. It takes a seven-step process,including Withering, sieving, rolling, Fermenting, fibre extraction, drying and grading.
Things to do at Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
Enjoy the view of mountains
Sight view of different flavours to tea
Trekking at hill
How to reach Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
Visitors can reach out from the Munnar city centre, which covers 31 kms from the city centre. Munnar is well connected with other towns via buses, cabs and taxis. It will take only 1 hr 30 mins from the main town to reach a Kolukkumalai tea estate. Buses are available to reach there.
Nearest railway station- Ernakulam, which covers a distance of 130 km from Munnar
Nearest airport- Cochin international airport
The best time to visit the Kolukkumalai tea estate
October to March is the best time for visiting the tea estate.
Entry fee of Kolukkumalai tea estate
The entry fee is 100 rupees per person.
Visiting timings of Kolukkumalai tea estate
Timings-7 am to 6 pm. However, it is close on Sundays.
List of attractions near Kolukkumalai tea estate
Kundala dam lake
Anayirkanal dam reservoir
Chinnakanal waterfalls
Top stations
Lock heart gap
