{"id":18300,"date":"2023-09-27T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/?p=18300"},"modified":"2026-04-14T05:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:48:21","slug":"munnar-tea-gardens-experience-the-finest-tea-estates-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/indian-holidays\/munnar-tea-gardens-experience-the-finest-tea-estates-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Munnar Tea Gardens: Experience the Finest Tea Estates in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Munnar, a picture-perfect hill station nestled amidst the misty Western Ghats of Kerala, India, is adorned with emerald green hills, enchanting vistas, and vibrant meadows. However, your Munnar tour <\/strong><\/a>cannot be completed without visiting its enchanting tea garden<\/strong>s.<\/p>

Munnar tea gardens<\/strong> are unlike other tea estates across the country \u2013 the art of tea cultivation in Munnar tea gardens <\/strong>is woven into the very fabric of this region\u2019s history.<\/p>

As you journey through the winding roads to Munnar, the lush tea estates stretch as far as your eyes can see. So, on your next Munnar trip,<\/strong> make sure to inhale the air that\u2019s infused with the aroma of freshly plucked tea leaves, or lose yourself in learning the intriguing process of tea production.<\/p>

Interestingly, we have curated exclusive Munnar trip packages<\/strong> to help you explore the most spectacular tea gardens in Munnar<\/strong>. For now, slow down your breath and learn about the top magical tea estates in Munnar <\/strong>to visit. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Kolukkumalai Tea Estates \u2013 The highest tea plantation in the wor<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Perched at 7900 feet, Kolukkumalai tea estate wears the crown of the highest tea plantation in the world, and one of the most stunning tea gardens in Munnar<\/strong>.<\/p>

These mesmerising tea estates in Munnar <\/strong>boast a storied past dating back to the colonial era when the British, along with the Chettiar Brothers of Tamil Nadu, planted the first tea seeds (imported from China) in Kolukkumalai.<\/p>

The tea factory was fully functioning by 1936, and run by the AJ Group, a few years after the independence. Today, this 81-hectare estate is the oldest tea garden in the country where tea is prepared using traditional method which is hard to find in other tea gardens across the world.<\/p>

Besides, Kolukkumalai tea plantation in Munnar<\/strong> also offers an exclusive program to the visitors \u2013 MAKE YOUR OWN TEA \u2013 you can pick the leaves from the estate and prepare your own cup of tea after learning the process of tea production in the factory. You can also purchase a variety of tea packets from the estate and take its aroma back home.<\/p>

Besides, Kolukkumalai is a natural grove for waterfalls, misty weather, and scenic views of the Nilgiris. So, make sure to soak in the healing energy of flora and fauna as you take in the first sip of a freshly prepared cup of tea.<\/p>

It will take you about 2 to 3 hours to finish the tour of Kolukkumalai tea gardens of Munnar but we\u2019d suggest you spend a night in the estates to witness the most spectacular sunrise ever. The beauty of the orange sun rising from the misty valley as witnessed from the emerald green Munnar tea gardens<\/strong> cannot be put to words for it can only be experienced!<\/p>