Lockhart Tea Museum

If you’re heading to Munnar, the Lockhart Tea Factory (est. 1936) is widely considered a more authentic, "old-school" alternative to the more commercialized tea museums in the town center. It offers a raw, sensory-rich look at how tea is actually made. The Factory Tour (The Main Event) Unlike some museums that just show vintage photos, Lockhart is a working factory. You’ll see the "Orthodox" tea-making process in action. The Smell: The moment you step in, you’re hit with a heavy, sweet aroma of fermenting tea leaves—it’s intoxicating for tea lovers.

Lovely Authentic Tea factory that can be toured in operation. Definitely add this one to your list! R250 per person. Amazing fresh tea smells, a photographers dream for black and white photos. Great information given throughout the whole process, finished with A "small" tea sample at the end.

Visited Lockhart Tea factory. More like a factory less like a museum. Unfortunately factory was closed during our visit but demo is available with guide for a fee of Rs 250/- per head which looks little costly for the value of demo provided. Guide Mr Ashwin has good knowledge. Nice flowery surroundings. Toilet facility available.

nice place to visit, there is an outlet where you can buy tea leaves of different qualities. i loved their premium ones and also white tea is a "must buy" item.

Here you can get to experience the process of tea powder manufacturing. The museum tour will take approx. 45 min and there is factory outlet too. Though range of tea powder varieties is limited here. You can also spend some time in the garden area where they have made points to click photos and selfies. 250 rs per person (adult) are the charges of museum tour. Also easy to get there as at a distance of couple of min from the main road.

Ticket for adults was Rs. 250/- per person and it was worth every rupee. Ashok was our guide. He was very friendly and helpful. Brutally honest as well. The tea tasting with a know how of how to actually drink tea.

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the tea museum as well as the tasting. Our hostess Ganga Devi was brilliant and a delight. Recommended!

Name the factory as museum, put an exorbitant 250rs perched even for kids. Walk you through their routine factory work. What a great way to cheat tourists and make good money.