5 Best Tea Plantations in Kerala That You Must Visit in 2024!

Tea Plantation in Kerala

1.Kolukkumalai Tea Plantation, Idukki
2. Kannan Devan Hills Plantation, Munnar

3. Elstone Tea Estate, Wayanad

4.Chinnakanal Tea Fields

5.Bonakkad, Thiruvananthapuram

Most people start their day with a refreshing cup of tea and some of these tea varieties come from the historical Kerala tea plantations which date back to the British Era. The beautiful slopes of Western Ghats is a prime area for tea plantation and the British had taken advantage of this along with the weather and rich soil to start planting tea here. Today as you visit some of the hill stations of Kerala such as Munnar and Wayanad, a breathtaking view of lush green tea plantations on rolling hills will surely captivate you.

Munnar has several of the Kerala tea estates which include the Kolukkumalai Tea Plantation, famed to be the highest tea plantation in the world, and the Kannan Devan Hills Plantation, which houses the country’s first tea museum. Near to Munnar is the Chinnakanal Tea Fields which will enthral you with its tranquil ambience and untouched beauty. If you are visiting Wayanad, you must include a visit to Elstone Tea Estate in your Wayanad itinerary to take a look at the captivating lush green carpet of tea plants on the sloping hills.

Other noteworthy tea plantations include the one located in the Bonakkad village, located at the altitude of 1100 meters above sea level. No matter which tea plantation you visit, you should definitely take the opportunity to savour the taste of a variety of teas and also purchase some to take home along with you.

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Kolukkumalai Tea Plantation, Idukki

The sprawling tea plantation of Kolukkumalai Tea Plantation located in Idukki will mesmerise you with its old-world charm. To add to the assembly is an old tea factory, a two-story building built in 1930 which you can explore. Inhale in the aroma of a mixture of flavours of the varieties of tea of the plantation, while you explore the plantation and take a look at the traditional methods of tea processing.

Have a refreshing cuppa at the tea tasting centre and feel great-tasting flavourful tea at the highest tea plantation in the world. Try out their specialities such as Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP) or Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP). If you love the flavours and want to take some home, there are options to buy fresh packets from the outlet attached to the plantation.

Get an excellent view of the distant land while standing in the plantation located at 7,900 feet above sea level.

Highlights: Highest Tea Plantation in the world, Captivating view of the surroundings, varieties of tea such as Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP), Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP) etc.

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Kannan Devan Hills Plantation, Munnar

A visit to the delightful hill station Munnar remains incomplete without visiting the Kannan Devan Hills Plantation, one of the Kerala tea plantations located at Munnar. The captivating tea plantation is well known for its manicured tea garden where you will be able to witness astounding biodiversity.

You can also visit the country’s first tea museum which is housed inside the plantation. The history of this plantation dates back from 136 years to the British Raj era. While visiting the plantation, taste the special, black or green variety of tea. You can also opt to buy packaged tea available at the plantation.

Highlights: Manicured tea garden with biodiversity, Country’s first tea museum.

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Elstone Tea Estate, Wayanad

Elstone Tea Estate, Wayanad, one of the Kerala tea estates, is known for being a paradise for both tea and nature lovers. You will feel captivated as you take a look at the lush green dense carpet of tea plants on the sloping hills of the Wayanad in the Western Ghats.

The area is also well known for its diverse flora and fauna.

Highlights: Carpet of tea plants on sloping hills

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Chinnakanal Tea Fields

If you want to get away from the hustle-bustle which is characteristic of every tourist spot, head towards Chinnakanal Tea Fields, one of the Kerala tea plantations which are located close to Munnar but away from the areas frequented by tourists.

Feel a sense of calmness surround you as you take a jeep ride and make your way through the tea meadows of Chinnakanal. Try to catch the sunrise of this plantation which is breathtaking. The plantation also has a spectacular waterfall in its centre which will mesmerise you with its magical effect. The place is ideal as a family getaway.

Highlights: Jeep Tour, Isolated, Sunrise, Ideal for Family Outing

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05

Bonakkad, Thiruvananthapuram

One of the villages well known for the Kerala tea estates is Bonakkad, located in Thiruvananthapuram. The tea estates of the village date back to the British period when they used to use horses to reach the estates located at a height of 1100 meters above sea level.

You will still be able to see the horse tracks on your way to this plantation.To reach Bonakkad, you have to go through Ponmudi, a spectacular hill station, known to be famous for hiking and trekking options. On reaching the estate, you will be able to enjoy a variety of refreshing tea at the plantation and can also visit the Bona and Vazhvanthol Waterfalls nearby.

Highlights: Scenic Beauty, Bona and Vazhvanthol Waterfalls, Hiking & Trekking Options.

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