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1. Glenmorgan Tea Estate, Ooty.
25 kilometers from Ooty is Glenmorgan tea estate. This is a beautiful tea estate with a captivate lake at the foot its base. Glenmorgan is one of the oldest tea estates around Ooty. You can explore the tea garden and the Toda tribe establishments around Glenmorgan and also take a mechanical rope trolley to the power house at Singara which is 3 kilometers down the hill. Glenmorgan provides an excellent view of the Pykara power house at Singara, the Moyar valley and the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Even the distant planes of Mysore can be seen from here.
2. The Tea Factory, Ooty.
Nature has endowed the Nilgiri mountain range with two plants that shape its perception in the eyes of tourists. The gush of blue Kurinji flowers which make the hill appear blue (hence the name Nilgiri which means 'Blue Mountains') and the splendid stretch of tea gardens. A visit to a tea estate is highly recommended.
There are many tea estates around Ooty, however a visit to ‘The Tea Factory’ is a must. This will make you a tea drinker if you are not one already. Sitting atop a hill surrounded by tea gardens, the Tea Factory displays the entire process. Visitors can witness the entire process by which the fresh green leaves get processed to reach your morning cuppa. There is a nominal fee to enter the tour and it’s worth every penny. The trip ends with samples of freshly brewed tea. You can also buy various flavored tea from here - plain tea, ginger tea, chocolate tea and the best ever masala tea.
3. Chettalli, Coorg.
Chettalli, a 170 acre Horticultural farm, is home to a variety of exotic fruits and flowers and home to the Regional Coffee Research Station.
4. Plantation Hikes, Coorg.
There are a few Plantation Hikes that are conducted regularly in and around Coorg. These hikes take you through coffee territory, and visitors can feel the plants and the coffee beans. One of the popular ones being the Mojo Rainforest Trek that takes you on a trek to the 1,100 meter rain slope on the Western Ghats. You can contact the Coorg Wildlife Society regarding trekking options, guides and campsites to plan your treks or contact the Coorg Adventure Club to know more.