Get ready for the tea tour at Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, India’s highest and the world’s highest organic tea estate. The tour is going to be mesmerizing, starting with the aromatic tea gardens at the foot of the estate and you will be guided through the fermentation and drying of tea leaves. You will surely find the out of the world landscape and the tasty, fine tea worth the bumpy ride.
Eravikulam National Park is famous for its vast expanse of rolling grasslands and meandering streams, and a great variety of wildlife such as leopards, tigers, elephants, and the famous Nilgiri Tahr. The park is home to the highest peaks in South India, including Anamudi, the highest peak in India outside of the Himalayas. This place is perfect for family picnics, trekking, and wildlife sighting.
The Pothamedu Viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the majestic hills and valleys covered in lush green tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations. Observe the mist-kissed mountains and valley with clouds hovering, the scenic waterfalls of Munnar, and the walk through the green valley is also an enjoyable experience. It's the perfect way to end your tour of Munnar's natural beauty and man-made treasures.
If you have more time, you can add tours to other tea estates like Lockhart Tea Museum or Tata Tea Museum, trek to Top Station, Anamudi Shola National Park, and Annaimudi hills. For less time, you can skip Pothamedu Viewpoint or Eravikulam National Park, although both of them are highly recommended.