Exploring Tea Plantations in Ooty

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Exploring Tea Plantations in Ooty

While in Ooty, aka Ootacamund, you would certainly like to visit tea gardens that offer scenic retreats, thrills, and a bit of knowledge about tea. But which ones should you see? This guide highlights three Ooty tea estates that are worth your time.

Lamb’s Rock

Lamb’s Rock is roughly 7 kilometers away from Coonoor. The trek to the most appreciated viewing point passes through a forest. And there are tea, coffee, as well as lemongrass plantations in the surrounding area. You can also get a glimpse of the Mountain Railway that passes through nearby hills.

There is a mountain that appears like a sleeping lady. The point attracts tourists like a magnet. But, it is not visible when there are clouds or a lot of mist. You should reach the place by 9 AM to enjoy the picturesque views. A good local guide can show you the spot where the army chopper carrying CDS Bipin Rawat had crashed.

Doddabetta Tea Park

Ooty Tea Park is located on the way to Doddabetta Peak on the Nilgiri Mountain. Thus, also known as Dodabetta Tea Park. Its panoramic views attract a lot of tourists. You can stroll through tea leaves or sit staring at the scenic tea gardens. There is a dedicated tea trekking path inside the plantation. A chat with tea harvesters can help in understanding a lot about types of leaves. Ooty’s famous Tea Factory and Tea Museum are also a part of this tea park. The view outside the tea factory will make you feel you are in Europe.

Highfield Tea Estate

The estate is roughly 22 kilometers away from Ooty and about two kilometers from Coonoor. You can spend hours peacefully at the tea garden on the hilltop and enjoy breathtaking views. Besides guides, even tea garden workers are eager to explain how tea leaves are turned into tea granules. They will also elaborate on how chocolate is extracted from beans, and natural oils derived from various leaves.

The estate has a factory that processes tea, natural oils, and chocolate. However, only selected areas of the unit remain operational. Thus, most tourists visit the attraction to spend time at the tea plantation and to view the terrain.

You will certainly need comfortable accommodation when you return after enjoying scenic retreats. Hostmytrips has multiple accommodation options to ensure you enjoy every minute of your vacation in Ooty.