EXPLORE THE VAST TEA PLANTATIONS IN WAYANAD

Wayanad is a bright green mountainous region in northeast Kerala, which stretches for over 2,000 square kilometres along the Western Ghats. It has a great deal of scenic appeal. Due to the nature of its terrain, the area is also popular with adventure enthusiasts. The pictures of Kerala's Wayanad region in this photo gallery show its natural beauty and attractions. Kerala, the God’s Own Country, is blessed with a large variety of geographical and climatic conditions that make it ideal for spice cultivation. Wayanad is lavishly blessed with such a climate in which any crop can breed and grow. But farmers in Wayanad are more into Coffee and Tea plantations cuddled with Pepper trails.

Tea Plantations in Wayanad

Wayanad, a lush mountainous agricultural area of Kerala, produces a significant amount of tea. Most of the tea plantations are located south of Kalpetta, in Vythiri and Meppadi. The road to Chembra Peak will take you through a private estate, which is worth a look. Many times your drive through this district would be through the rolling hills packed with tea estates. After Munnar, Wayanad is the second most important tea plantation area in Kerala with many plantation resorts.

The best time to visit a tea plantation is those post-monsoon seasons. Harvesting typically is done in the early morning, much before the sunrise. The tender leaves are manually plucked. The Silver Oak in between the plantations does give the shade but doesn't compete with the tea crop for the soil moisture. It is really an amazing view to see the green mountains with fresh tea plants.

Ripon Tea Estate is one of the popular places to visit in Wayanad and among the best tea estates in Wayanad region. It is situated at a distance of 7 km from Meppadi, 18 km from Kalpetta and 28 km from Sulthan Bathery. Ripon Tea estate is a well-known tea estate situated near Meppadi town of Wayanad in Kerala. Ripon Tea Factory encapsulates the best qualities of CTC Teas. It produces three different types of Tea which include Dust, Leaf and Blended. The Rippon tea factory was built by the British in the 18th century. The colonial factory and the lush tea plantation give a glimpse of not only the history but also on one of the most popular teas from the region.

Many luxury resorts in Wayanad arrange tea plantation tour near the resort. And this will be the most enjoyable part of your holidays.

Spend some fun-filled moments! Wayanad Tea Plantation Stay Experience takes you through scenic landscapes of picturesque Ripon Hills.

To know more about tea plantations in Wayanad and Ripon Tea Estate visit After the Rains Resort, Wayanad and E-brochure.