Start the morning with a relaxed arrival in Coonoor and head straight to Highfield Tea Factory for a guided walkthrough of the estate gardens and withered-leaf tasting - the panoramic views and estate-grown aromatic cultivars make for an easy, informative first stop. Afterward, take a short drive to Brooklands Tea Factory where you can watch orthodox rolling and orthodox withering demonstrations, sample fresh-cut teas in their small tasting room, and discuss flavor differences with the on-site manager to compare processes before lunch.
After a leisurely lunch, head to Brooklane Tea Factory for a focused tasting session and a close-up of orthodox rolling machines - their small-batch processing highlights flavour nuances you didn't see in the morning and staff often demonstrate cup cupping techniques. Then visit Tranquil Tea Gourmet Nilgiri Teas for a curated tasting flight and to shop single-estate packets; the boutique setting offers detailed notes on elevation, plucking standards and small-batch blends that make a clear comparison against the larger estate operations.
Wind down the day with a relaxed sunset stroll through Sim's Park, followed by an intimate tasting and conversation session at the boutique Tea Cabin Café (small local spot serving single-estate Nilgiri brews) where you can compare the day's samples over Nilgiri snacks. Finish with a short visit to Lamb's Rock Viewpoint for panoramic twilight views of the valleys-an easy, photo-friendly stop that neatly ties together the estate-focused daytime comparisons without requiring an early start tomorrow.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Highfield Tea Factory (Coonoor) | ₹150 |
| Brooklands Tea Factory (Coonoor) | ₹200 |
| Brooklane Tea Factory (Coonoor) | ₹150 |
| Tranquil Tea / Tranquil Tea Gourmet Nilgiri Teas (boutique) | ₹300 |
| Lunch (local mid-range cafe in Coonoor) | ₹400 |
| Tea Cabin Café tasting (boutique tasting/session) | ₹250 |
| Sim's Park (Coonoor) | Free |
| Lamb's Rock Viewpoint | Free |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₹1,650 |