This lovely full day tour takes you to Private Tea Estate Located 20 km's from the town of Munnar, The Tea Tour Take on a tour through a few working plantation of the thalayar tea company and show you the complete process from leaf picking and the complexities of tea-processing to packing at the most modern factory which include a visit at the Tea museum and take a little time to peep into the past.
Location :Thalayar Teas Estate : Ex. Munnar
Duration:6–8 hours
Itinerary Details
Pick up is after breakfast when we will transport you to Deep in the tea country, in amongst the rolling hills and the sharp peaks lies Thalayar Tea Estate. One of the only estate that was privately owned when Tata Tea ruled over vast estates in Munnar, the tea produced from the Talayar tea factory was still the most sought after by the local community. A day time for you to live in beautiful bungalows with amazing views of the estates, manicured lawns and well kept gardens and a barrage of staff to look after the bungalows and its masters.
The Bungalow, built in 1924 originally by the British planters and later modified by later owners, is a lovely bungalow located on a hillock with excellent views of the mountain behind and the valley below. With an aim to restore the bungalows and keep the staff, the Thalayar Bungalow has opened its doors for people who want to experience the lifestyle and the way of life on a working tea estate. And what better way than experience it in style!
Another unique offer Tea Trails is a visit to their own tea factory and see firsthand how tea is processed. Should you be interested you could join the 'Make your tea' programme where you start with picking the leaves from the estates with the pickers and processing it yourself in their miniature factory. You then get your own personal bag of tea at the end of the day!
With you personal butler to look after you’re every whim the Thalayar Valley Bungalow is the ideal place to unwind in the lap of luxury. Sip a sun downer watching the sun set over the Western Ghats.....relax and enjoy being in this little paradise!
Departure time and location:
9 AM; from the lobby of your hotel in Munnar Town
Return time and location:
4–5 PM; to your hotel in Munnar town
Package Includes:
*All Monuments in Munnar are open except Eravikulam Sanctuary are closed on calving seasons of the Niligir Thar.
*Sightseeing by Exclusive Car With Driver Including Pick up & Drop at your Hotel.
*Includes all Toll Tax & Parking for Local Journey.
*Shopping – Drivers / Guide instructed not to take Clients for shopping unless advised by the Clients/Travelers.
Not Inclusive:
*Pick up & Drop Charges at Other than Munnat Town Hotels will be Extra it applicable.
*Entrances on Direct Payment with help of guide /Driver.
*Entrance Cost Per Person Per Visit (subject to change):
Munnar Monuments |
Fee |
Timing |
Eravikulam Sanctuary |
Rs. 200.00 |
10:00 to 17:00 hrs |
TataTeaMuseum |
Rs. 75.00 |
10:00 to 17:00 hrs |
Note : The Sanctury closes during the calving seasons of the Niligir Thar Which may commence by February and also during the very dry months – The closing dates and period is fixed by the Forest Dept. |
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