How tea is grown on our estate
From the nursery to the plucking basket, and why the bushes are kept at waist height.
What to pack for Munnar
Layers, grip and a raincoat, whatever the month.
Munnar is 1,600 m up, and the weather changes fast. A bright noon at 24 °C can become a misty evening at 12 °C, and in December nights can drop close to freezing.
Pack layers rather than one heavy coat: a fleece or sweater, a light jacket and a scarf or cap for early mornings. Bring trousers that can get muddy. Shoes with grip matter more than anything; estate paths and viewpoints are steep and slippery after rain.
From June to September, bring a light raincoat or poncho. We lend umbrellas, but they are not much help in the wind on a ridge. Leech socks are useful for walks in the monsoon; we keep a few pairs, and salt works too.
The sun is strong at this height even when it feels cool, so pack sunscreen and sunglasses. Carry cash; there are ATMs in Munnar town, but card machines are not common in small shops. Mobile signal is good on the main networks, and our Wi-Fi works in all rooms.
