South India Tea Plantations – Photo of the Day

Sunset in Munnar, India

We were told that once we got up into the mountains and into the tea growing region of Munnar in South India, that it would be cool and that we wouldn’t see the sun. How wrong our sources were.

Instead, we had warm, sunny days. The tea plantations (in the foreground) rolled through the hillsides and the sun set behind the mountains and overcast skies. It was dreamy.

Munnar Tea Plantations and Lakes

Driving into Munnar, the first glimpse of the tea plantations includes the many man-made lakes created from local dams. The beauty turned what I thought of as “India” on its head. This area was like nothing I could have ever imagined.

Munnar Tea Plantations

And for a tea lover like myself, I couldn’t get my fill of the fine white, green and black teas manufactured in the area. Pounds of it came home with me!

See more lovely photos at DeliciousBaby’s Photo Friday!

Travel Well!

Beth

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Comments

On February 11th, 2011 at 7:10 am, Kerry Dexter said:

not what I had thought of or seen for south India either. thanks. Beth.

On February 11th, 2011 at 7:48 am, Abi said:

I love it when the weather surprises you in a good way. Right now, sleet and snow are holding me back so it’s nice to read about your unexpected good fortune!

On February 11th, 2011 at 10:09 am, Theresa said:

I really think I need to go to South India. It seems so different from Northern India, which I loved and hated in turns, but at minimum was always intrigued by.

On February 11th, 2011 at 11:33 am, Akila said:

Love the tea plantations. Our favorite is Ooty because it is also very close to a wild elephant sanctuary but the one in Munnar looks gorgeous. Isn’t the tea at the tea plantations the best you’ve ever tasted?

On February 11th, 2011 at 12:29 pm, Nicole at Arrows Sent Forth said:

I’m a fellow tea drinker–would love to see this someday! Thanks for sharing in the meantime, looks gorgeous.

On February 11th, 2011 at 3:10 pm, Camels & Chocolate said:

Wow, Beth, these shots are simply stunning. And it’s exactly how I picture the countryside in South India (or maybe Vietnam or Indonesia) to look, too! I visited my first tea plantation in Rwanda last year and couldn’t get over the hundreds of acres of non-stop greenery.

On February 12th, 2011 at 8:14 pm, Sarah V. said:

Amazing photos! It’s funny because the only (somewhat) comparable places I’ve visited have been vineyards and orchards…so different compared to a tea plantation! That last photo in particular is pretty impressive. So much GREEN.

On February 13th, 2011 at 5:20 am, Sophie said:

These tea plantations look so green and peaceful. With – 20 degrees up here, South India sounds wonderful right now.

On February 15th, 2011 at 12:06 pm, Nicole said:

A tea plantation is on my travel to-do list! Thanks for sharing your photos!

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On February 16th, 2011 at 11:16 am, Vera Marie Badertscher said:

What a gorgeous place. Thanks so much for the photos.