Munnar Spice Plantations, Kerala
Gracefully situated 1,600 meters above sea level, the small and beautiful hill station of Munnar is one of the primary locations of spice plantations in the state of Kerala, India, not to mention that is also very popular locally and even internationally for its green landscapes, dense forests, lakes and reservoirs.
The spice plantations here are generally known to be captivating to wander around, as there are different spices cultivated in various sections of every plantation. All in all, this place and its neighboring villages cultivate more than 12 varieties of spices, including cardamom, ginger, clove, vanilla, nutmeg, garlic and pepper, which add a beautiful aroma to the region.
As a tourist on a Kerala holiday, you are even allowed to taste these various spices, while breathing the fragrant air.
This hill station is also popularly referred to as “the tea town of Kerala”, as it was also developed in order to cultivate tea plants during the time when the British colonized the country. During your visit here, you will see that the area is also covered by tea estates surrounded by dense forests, which are also a favorite tourist attraction. Tea of various types and qualities are found here.
Aside from tours to the farms, the Munnar Spice Plantations also offer opportunities to enjoy leisure time through outdoor activities, such as nature walks and bird watching.