Kolukkumalai

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate sits at an awe-inspiring altitude of around 7,900 feet above sea level, making it the highest tea plantation in the world. Located near Suryanelli in the Idukki district close to the Tamil Nadu border, it is famous for its dramatic mountain topography, crisp high-altitude air, and historic tea-processing methods.
​World's Highest Organic Tea Estate: Cultivates tea on steep, mist-clad slopes where the high altitude and cool climate impart a unique, brisk flavor to the leaves.
​Historic Tea Factory: Features a heritage tea factory built in the early 1930s that still utilizes traditional, old-school machinery (such as rolling, rotorvane, and sorting units) to manufacture orthodox tea without modern automation.
​Sunrise & Jeep Safaris: Accessible primarily via rugged off-road Kolukkumalai Sunrise Jeep Safari rides from Suryanelli, the estate features viewpoints like Kolukkumalai Top View point that offer breathtaking sunrises and a panoramic perspective of the surrounding Western Ghats. Additional local operators such as Kolukkumalai Sunrise & Jeep Trekking and kolukkumalai jeep safari and Cab Service- Munnar also coordinate transit and guided tours to the peak.
​Would you like to combine a visit to Kolukkumalai with other high-range highlights like Top Station or Munnar's sprawling tea museums?