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Tea Museum Visit and Regional Cuisine in Munnar
The morning begins with a visit to a tea estate and the Tea Museum, which offers a clear introduction to how tea is grown and processed in the hills of Munnar. Walking through the estate, you can observe tea plucking and learn about the stages involved in turning fresh leaves into the drink that is enjoyed across India. The museum provides further detail through displays and short video presentations, giving useful background on the traditions and methods that shaped tea production in this region. Lunch is arranged at the estate and features a Tamil meal served on banana leaves. The dishes share some similarities with a Kerala Sadhya but reflect the flavours and ingredients commonly used in Tamil cooking. It is a simple and enjoyable way to experience regional cuisine in a setting closely connected to the plantations. On the way back to the hotel, you stop at Aranya Naturals, a centre dedicated to natural dyeing techniques. The studio works with methods such as batik, tie and dye, shibori, block printing and other heritage crafts. Colours are produced from natural sources including turmeric, eucalyptus, manjista and other plant based materials, giving each piece a distinct character. In the evening, an Anglo Indian dinner is served at the hotel.