Kolukkumalai Tea Estate Munnar

With everyone throning to major cities and tourist destinations, there are several less explored regions to put oneself at ease. Located in Munnar, Kerala the Kolukkumalai tea estate is a hidden paradise in the Land of Spices. Established during the colonial period, it is the world's highest-elevation tea plantation at 7900 feet sea level! The Kolukkumalai tea estate is spread across 220 hectares and is world-famous for its tea. However, what makes it different from other plantations? No machine is used in tea production; tea picking and processing are traditionally done with hands!

If you and your friends have been planning a trip, I dare you to take this tour to detox yourself from your busy schedule!

It takes around 1 ½ hours to reach Kolukkumalai from Munnar. It means you can enjoy the tea plantations and grass-covered hills while enjoying your ride. It is also well connected to cities, and you can opt for public transportation like buses. I highly recommend you take a bike safari to enjoy the fresh air at your own pace. September to February provides visitors a picturesque view of beautiful flowers over valleys while experiencing chilling winters. Munnar is also famous for the blossoms of Neelakurinji, which can be relished from September to November.

For a relaxed yet adventurous stay, the tree estate provides its guests with perfect weather, landscape, and organic tea! Yes, you hear it right! Kolukkumalai tea estate doesn't use any pesticide or chemical fertilizer that makes their tea organic and unique in their taste.

For travelers and nature seekers, Kolukkumalai provides a mystical walk amid organic tea farms and plantations.

Heavenly Abode-Nothing is incomparable to the exotic flowers lying over hills and tea farms. Kolukkumalai provides everyone with a therapeutic vacation against varieties of flora and fauna over the Nilgiris in a cost-effective manner. It is breathtaking and memorable for its natural adventures.

Witness the Clear Sunrise- Sunrise can't be missed out when nature is in its best form! It is the perfect treat if you are an early riser. Trek to the high altitudes to witness a clear glimpse of the rising sun. The pollutant-free sky and the first rays of the sun are enough to motivate even the late rises!

Adventure in Nature- The tea estate gives adventure travelers options of trekking and jeep rising as the best way to appreciate Kolukkumalai. Rock climbing and rappelling are other prominent activities actively undertaken so that you don't miss out on your adventures. To make it memorable, place your tents for a night to enjoy the starry nights and clear sky.

Tea Making- If you are in Kolukkumalai, you can't go back without enjoying the sips of organic tea! However, what about making one? The tea estate allows its visitors to pick and process their tea. The estate is known for its traditional tea-making process. It is a unique opportunity for visitors to undertake adventurous travel in a relaxing fashion. You can also buy varying types of tea from their estate first-hand and try various samples.

So, the next time you and your friends or colleagues are looking for a small relaxing vacation, visit the Kolukkumalai estate. The tea estate tour provides a lifetime opportunity to produce your tea packets to take a part of the Kolukkumalai estate back to your homes.

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FAQs about Tea estate tours kolukkumalai

  1. Q1.
    How to reach Kolukkumalai?
    It takes 1 ½ hr to reach Kolukkumalai from Munnar. As it is easily accessible and well-connected with cities, you can take public transportation like buses. I advise you to take private vehicles and bike safaris to enjoy the ride.
  2. Q2.
    What is the specialty of Kolukkumalai?
    It is one of the highest-elevation tea plantations. What makes it different from other tea plantations is its organic tea farming which is traditionally picked and processed by hand, which gives it a unique flavor.
  3. Q3.
    What else can you do in Kolukkumalai?
    If you are into sports, rock climbing and jeep riding are prominent sports and are cost-effective as well.
  4. Q4.
    When should I visit Kolukkumalai?
    The best time to visit Kolukkumalai is from September to February, when the hills are covered with beautiful flowers. The weather is cool and clean and best for people looking for a relaxing vacation spot.
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