Door of Heaven
Visit the popular Door of Heaven viewpoint area for striking mountain scenery and photographs, subject to route access and local conditions.
Discover the story behind every cup
Munnar Tea Plantation Tour
Walk through lush tea gardens, discover the heritage of Lockhart Tea Factory, learn how tea is processed and manufactured, enjoy a tea-tasting experience and explore beautiful mountain roads and sunset viewpoints.
A taste of Munnar
Tea plantation tour activities
Experience Munnar through its tea-growing landscapes, historic tea-making traditions and scenic routes. This tour can be tailored to your interests, available visiting hours and the time you have in Munnar.
Lockhart Old Tea Factory
Explore the tea heritage around Lockhart and learn about the factory’s role in Munnar’s tea story. Factory entry and guided visits depend on visitor access and opening hours.
Tea Processing & Manufacture
Discover the stages involved in making tea, from fresh leaf handling through processing and grading, depending on the factory tour offered.
Tea Tasting
Sample tea varieties and notice differences in aroma, colour and flavour where a tasting session is offered by the visiting venue.
Gap Road
Enjoy a drive along the beautiful Gap Road landscape, with safe photo stops where permitted and weather and road conditions allow.
Sunset Point
Finish the day with a peaceful viewpoint stop and views across the surrounding hills. Sunset visibility depends on weather and cloud cover.
Jeep Safari
Add a local jeep safari to selected scenic or off-road areas where operators are permitted. Route, duration and fare are confirmed separately.
Soft Walk in Tea Plantation
Take a relaxed walk among tea-covered slopes and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Plantation access is subject to owner permission and local rules.
Pickup & Drop on Request
Pickup and drop can be arranged on request from your hotel or another agreed location in Munnar. Share your starting point when enquiring.
Suggested experience flow
How your tea tour can unfold
The order of visits can change depending on your pickup location, factory opening times, traffic and sunset time.
01 · STARTPickup on request
Meet your driver at the confirmed hotel or pickup point.
02 · DISCOVERTea heritage
Visit Lockhart area and learn about tea processing where access is available.
03 · EXPERIENCETea walk & tasting
Enjoy a gentle plantation walk and a tasting session if offered.
04 · EXPLOREScenic route & sunset
Include Door of Heaven, Gap Road, a sunset stop or jeep safari as time permits.
Please note: This is a suggested outline, not a fixed timetable. The factory visit, tea tasting, plantation walk, Door of Heaven stop and jeep safari are subject to opening hours, permissions, weather, road access and local operator availability.
Tour details
- Private pickup and drop available on request
- Tour duration and start time arranged according to your plan
- Jeep safari can be requested as an optional activity
- Entry fees, factory tickets and tasting charges should be confirmed before booking
- Suitable stops can be adjusted for couples, families and small groups
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket or rainwear for changing hill weather
- Water bottle and phone or camera
- Cash or digital payment for any direct activity charges
- Follow plantation, factory and guide instructions during visits
Ready to explore Munnar’s tea country?
Send us your travel date, number of travellers and pickup location. Munnar Travel Planners can help arrange the tea tour route, private cab and optional jeep safari based on current availability.