Overview
Lockhart Tea Factory & Museum is a working tea factory with a small museum that showcases the heritage of orthodox tea processing. Visitors can tour the processing stages, view historical machinery, enjoy tea tastings, and shop for fresh tea.
Things to Do at Lockhart Tea Factory
Factory Tour
Learn about tea processing from plucking to packaging during guided tours of the factory.
Tea Tasting
Enjoy freshly brewed teas and sample different varieties produced at Lockhart Tea Factory.
Photography
Capture scenic views of sprawling tea gardens and the factory’s historic structures.
Highlights
- Guided factory tours explaining orthodox painstaking processing—from withering to packaging.
- Tea museum featuring vintage machinery like shears, harvesters, Fletcher sprayers, photos of early planters, and colonial artifacts.
- Tea-tasting sessions and scenic views of Lockhart valley from the plantation slopes.
- Visitors can purchase fresh, high-quality orthodox tea directly at the outlet.
What is Famous
Lockhart Tea Factory is famous for its historic tea processing, lush tea gardens, and high-quality teas. It provides an authentic experience of Kerala’s tea heritage.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is from September to March when the weather is pleasant and tea plantations are vibrant green.
How to Reach
- By Road: About 7 km from Munnar town; taxis or private vehicles recommended.
- Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (110 km)
- Nearest Railway Station: Aluva (110 km) followed by road travel
Travel Tips
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking inside the tea gardens.
- Best photography is in early morning or late afternoon.
- Follow the instructions during the factory tour.
- Carry water and snacks for long visits.
- Purchase fresh teas from the tea shop for souvenirs.
Nearby Attractions
- Lockhart Gap viewpoints — ideal for mustard fog and vistas.
- Mattupetty Dam & Lake
- Echo Point, Top Station, Tea Museum (KDHP/Tata)
