Is Kolukkumalai Kerala or Tamil Nadu?
The exact location of kolukkumalai is in Theni district (Tamil Nadu) . The approach road is via Suryanelli near Munnar in Idukki district of Kerala.
Who owns Kolukkumalai tea?
The factories and buildings were entirely built up by using pony path and head load. The Estate has more than 150 workers and it has one Head Office at Bodinayakkanur, Theni District, Tamilnadu. The Chettiar Brothers run the estate since 1935 to 1971 under the pact of “Right Wary Scheme”.
How long is Kolukkumalai Trek?
its about 2-3 hours trek. if you want to visit tea factory as well as want to do Meesapulimala trek, then you should leave about 8 in morning from Suryanelli. tea factory visit is 100 rupees per person.
How do I get to Kolukkumalai?
How to reach. Kolukkumalai tea estate is just 38 km away from Munnar and is accessible only on a jeep from the main town. Journey to the hill top is bound to take one and a half hour. By Air: Nearest airport to the town of Munnar in Kerala lies 125 km away from it; Cochin International Airport.
How do I get to Kolukkumalai by train?
The closest railway station is in Bodinayakkanur, 50 km away while the closest major railway station is in Sivakasi, 86km away. Road: Munnar is around 110 km from Kolukkumalai and is the best-connected town by road.
Which is the coldest place in Kerala now?
Which is the coldest place in Kerala? Munnar is the coldest place in Kerala. Known as the king of hill stations in Kerala, Munnar is a panoramic location with a moderate climate.
Can we trek to Kolukkumalai?
Kolukkumalai trekking The trek and Jeep safari both begin at an altitude of 3800 ft above ocean level. The trek begins from Kurangani town at 3,800 Feet and proceeds up towards a prairie till a solitary pine tree, which is a resting point before entering the woodland.
Which railway station is near to Munnar?
Aluva
The nearest railway station from Munnar is at Aluva, which is at a distance of 110 kilometres from Munnar. The Ernakulam Railway Station is 130 kilometres away while the Madurai Railway Station is at a distance of 135 kilometres.
Is Munnar safe now?
We at KeralaHolidays.com have been receiving questions from a lot of potentional travellers “Is Munnar safe to visit?” Let us tell you, Munnar is absolutely safe to visit.
How to reach Kolukkumalai from Munnar?
Kolukkumalai is about 32 kilometres away from Munnar. The hill top can be reached only by jeeps as the roads are rain drenched and uneven.
What is it like to visit Kolukkumalai?
Kolukkumalai is about 7,900 ft above sea level and you can have some excellent views of the far off plains in the bordering State of Tamil Nadu. The distant hills slipping in and out of the mist is a captivating sight. The rolling acres of tea are an experience in itself for the visitors.
What makes Kolukkumalai tea estate so special?
Set up by the British, way back in the 1930’s, the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate is functional till date. The Tea Factory makes use of its original equipment and processes its tea in the old fashioned way. Here the modern way of crush-tear- curl (CTC) method is put away.