The Munnar Tea Gardens are a must visit if you are in Kerala. Until 1760, Munnar and its surrounding area were covered by forests. The place was first recognized by a European known as Duke of Wellington. A first sapling of tea plant was planted and today one can see miles and miles of lush green tea gardens. One can walk through these picturesque tea gardens which are filled with rich and scented fragrance of tea. You can also spot Neelakurinji, a flower that blooms every 12 years while taking a walk through these tea gardens. One also gets an opportunity to see the picking of the tea leaves and its processing in the factories on the visit. Tourist can also pick these leaves and take them back home as a souvenir of wonderful memories.

Tourists can also capture on camera beautiful flora and fauna while taking a walk through these gardens. One may encounter with the rare species of mountain goat Nilgiri Tahr or Ibex, elephants, tigers, and lion tailed macaque, flying squirrel, Nilgiri wood pigeon and many more while on excursions to these gardens.

Some of the main tea estates here are the TATA Tea Company and they even have a Museum at the Nallathani estate.The Kolukkumalai tea estate is 35 km from Munnar and at 8000 ft is said to be the highest tea garden.

Quaint cottages, fragrant tea gardens and mist-draped mornings are hallmarks of Munnar that affords a serenity and tranquility. So capture the beauty of morning dew drops and exotic fauna at Munnar Tea Gardens and feel nature in its purest form.