Best Tea Estates and Factories in Ooty
Ooty Tea Tourism
Best Tea Estates & Factories
Walk through misty Nilgiri plantations, watch tea go from leaf to cup, and taste fresh blends at the region’s most visit-worthy tea factories and estates across Ooty and Coonoor.
Best for
First-time visitors, tea lovers, photographers, and families looking for easy scenic experiences.
Ideal duration
Half-day (Ooty only) or full-day (Ooty + Coonoor tea factory circuit).
What you’ll do
Tea processing demos, CTC learning, tastings, plantation walks, and shopping authentic Nilgiri teas.
Suggested tea trail itinerary
Use this as a practical, low-stress plan—then swap in estates depending on weather, crowds, and drive time.
Half-day (Ooty focus)
- Tea Factory + Museum (processing + tasting)
- Doddabetta tea garden photo stops
- Short viewpoint drive + sunset tea
Full-day (Ooty + Coonoor)
- Ooty tea factory/museum in the morning
- Coonoor tea estate walk + tea factory tour
- Optional offbeat scenic estate (Glenmorgan-style views)
Tea Museum & Tea Factory (Ooty)
LEAF → CUP EXPERIENCE
Why it’s worth visiting
This is the most “complete” tea tourism stop in Ooty because it combines a tea processing walkthrough with a museum-style explanation of how tea evolved in the Nilgiris. Visitors can watch the major production stages (withering, rolling, drying, and sorting) and understand how CTC tea is made using machines.
Doddabetta Tea Gardens
PHOTO + PLANTATION VIBES
Why it’s worth visiting
If the factory is the “education,” the gardens are the “emotion.” The slopes around Doddabetta are classic Nilgiri tea scenery—rolling green rows, misty mornings, and perfect portrait backgrounds for couples and families.
Highfield Tea Factory (Coonoor)
TOUR + TASTING
Why it’s worth visiting
Highfield is a great add-on if your trip includes Coonoor, because it delivers the “factory-floor” side of tea making plus a tasting experience. It’s also a convenient stop on a Coonoor scenic loop, especially for travelers who want a guided explanation without spending an entire day on plantations.
Singara Tea Estate
WALK THE PLANTATION
Why it’s worth visiting
Singara is for travelers who want the visual romance of tea tourism—green rows, workers in the fields, and a calm, fragrant landscape. It’s also a solid option for people who feel “factory tours” are too mechanical and prefer nature-first tea experiences.
Glenmorgan
OFFBEAT TEA SCENERY
Why it’s worth visiting
Glenmorgan is an offbeat tea tourism choice—less “commercial stop,” more “quiet Nilgiris mood.” It’s known as a tea estate area near Ooty and is also associated with scenic views and trekking options around the broader Pykara-side landscape.
Tea Nest (Coonoor)
TEA-THEMED STAY
Why it’s worth visiting
If your idea of tea tourism is “peace first,” Tea Nest is a strong pick because it’s designed around the plantation atmosphere. It works especially well for couples, writers, or remote workers who want scenic mornings, quiet walks, and leisurely cups rather than rapid sightseeing.
Tea Viewpoint Stops
SCENIC DRIVE ADD-ON
Why it’s worth adding
Not every tea moment needs a ticket—sometimes it’s a roadside viewpoint where the hills open up and the plantation lines look endless. Add 2–3 short tea viewpoint stops to your day for photos, fresh air, and that “Ooty tea postcard” feeling.
