Munnar Tea Trail | Tea Plantation Walk, Tea Tasting & Hiking

Experience Overview

Munnar Tea Trail – Tea Plantation Walk, Factory Visit & Tea Tasting Experience

A visit to Munnar is incomplete without exploring the iconic Munnar Tea Trail, where lush green estates, misty hills, and aromatic tea gardens create a truly immersive experience. This guided tea plantation walk takes you through rolling tea slopes, offering close-up views of plucking techniques, estate life, and breathtaking valley scenery—perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.

The trail leads you to one of the largest Orthodox tea factories in South India, where you can witness the fascinating process of tea making, from freshly plucked leaves to finely processed tea ready for global markets. Watching skilled workers and modern machinery in action makes this visit both educational and memorable.

The experience is enhanced with an authentic tea tasting session. Similar to wine tasting, tea tasting follows four key steps: visual appearance, aroma, taste, and touch. A trained tea taster can identify quality by examining the dry leaves. You can try it yourself—gently press the tea leaves in your palm. Fresh tea springs back, while older tea tends to crumble.

For adventure seekers, the Munnar tea trail also doubles as a light Munnar hiking experience, combining easy walks with gentle climbs through scenic plantations and viewpoints. This blend of tea tourism, nature walks, and soft hiking makes it one of the most rewarding experiences in Munnar.