Ooty

Located just 4 km from the town center, the Ooty Tea Factory and Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the legacy of tea in the Nilgiris—one of India’s pioneering tea-producing regions. Set at an altitude of 1,839 metres on Doddabetta Road, this attraction combines scenic beauty with an educational experience for tea lovers. The factory walks visitors through the entire tea-making process, from plucking fresh leaves to packaging the final product. Inside the museum, you’ll learn about the history and evolution of tea in India, along with insights into global tea varieties. The use of CTC (cutting, twisting, curling) machines and stages like withering, rolling, drying, and sifting are explained through live demonstrations and videos.