Nilgiri Tea Trails: Journey of Flavors in Coonoor

Outdoors · Ooty · 4 hours

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Overview

Discover Nilgiri tea on a guided trail through Coonoor’s lush estates. Meet local pluckers and watch the tea-making process unfold from leaf to cup. Learn how altitude, soil, and tradition craft its distinctive aroma and flavor.


  • Stroll through picturesque plantations and observe tea plucking techniques.
  • Interact with estate workers and hear their stories of generations spent among the tea bushes.
  • Understand the step-by-step process of withering, rolling, fermenting, drying, and sorting.
  • Sample a curated selection of Nilgiri teas - white, green, black- and learn how to brew and taste like a pro.
  • Light picnic in the plantation with local snacks(Optional Add-on).

Hosted in English

Meeting point

Local tea estate near Sim’s Park, Coonoor

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

What is included

Guided walk and interpretation by a local expert

Entry fees to estate/factory

Tea tasting with 3-4 varieties

Light refreshments

What is not included

Transfers to starting point

Full meal (optional add-on)

Purchases at tea outlet

Good to know

  • Transfers to starting point can be arranged on request.