Kolukkumalai is a small village in the Theni district of the Indian state Tamil Nadu bordering Idukki district of Kerala.It is the highest tea plantation in the world, the tea grown here possessing a special flavour and freshness because of the high altitude.
This hilltop village situated
about 7130 feet above sea level and only accessible by jeep due to rugged and
rain drenched roads covering up to 17 kilometers.The exact location of
Kolukkumalai is in Theni district of Tamil Nadu,But there is only one and half
hour journey from Munnar town of Kerala state.
The sprawling plantations
and an old tea factory lend an old world charm to this place.The tea factory
was built in 1930 with wooden interiors.Here tea processed in the traditional
method and tea lovers will be pleased to sip different varieties of the from the
tea tasting center.
This high altitude
environment will give you an spectacular climate and an excellent views of the
lush green valleys.The rolling acres of tea are an experience in itself for the
visitors.Take a lovely stroll on the pathways in the plantations is become a
unique experience in your life.
TIPS
- 32 Kilometers from Munnar.
- Don't try to pick tea leaves.
- Take a pack of salt and a gas lighter along with you.
- It may help you to prevent leech bite.
- Private vehicles not allowed to plantations.
- Special permission needed to enter the plantations.
- Jeep rate : 1800 INR /trip.
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