LOCART Tea Estate

The splendid lockhart tea estate was constructed in 1936, is situated 9 km away from Munnar on the thekkady road. The lockhart tea museum is the part of Estate, which was opened to the public in 2014. The museum was set by Baron John Rosenberg and his son Baron George Otto Von in 1879. They were the first people who planted cinchona followed by coffee and tea in Lockhart, Kerela. Every year, the tea factory yields approximately 20 million kilograms of tea which is owned by one of the South Indiaâ€™s biggest tea cultivators, Harrison Malayalam Limited. The tea factory offers visits to observe the several stages of tea processing for the visitors. It is also laden with machinery and photograph used in tea production long back then. Travelers can enjoy the breathtaking views of the entire valley of Lockhart as the tea museum and factory are settled on the slopes of Chokarmudy, which makes them to top the list of South Indiaâ€™s highest peaks. The Museum houses several kinds of artifacts expressing the historical, cultural and artistic approach. Lockhart tea museum takes the travelers to a different voyage by offering the richness of history. The museum features ancient equipment in the tea plantations such as shears, drake, Fletcher sprayer, mechanical harvesting etc. It also offers plenty of knowledge on orthodox tea processing and also focuses on the processing of green tea, black tea, and white tea in a traditional way. You may have a look at the various medicinal plants outside the Museum such as Nandyarvattam, Analivegam, and Garlic etc. Travelers may relax in the stunning lawn outside the factory; the gorgeous lawn elevates the beauty quotient of Lockhart Tea Museum. One can revel into witnessing the watchtower too and savor the tastiest varieties of tea, ice- creams, and other delicious cuisines in Lockhart kiosk. You can plan for a visit on any working day and get indulge into watching breathtaking views of Idukki water reservoir area and tasting appetizing food. Tourists are not allowed to take pictures inside the museum. The amazing location is drawing the attention of hundreds of travelers every year. So why not plan a holiday in Munnar and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with your loved ones.