KDHP Tea Museum facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
KDHP Tea Museum

Established	1 April 2004
Location	Munnar, Idukki district Kerala, India
Type	Tea museum, industry and history museum

The KDHP Tea Museum is a special place in Munnar, a town in Kerala, India. It's a museum that teaches you all about the history of tea and how it's made. You might also hear it called the Tata Tea Museum or the Nullathanni Estate, which is where it's located. It's a great spot to learn about the journey of tea, from the plant to your cup!

Discovering Tea History

A machine used for rolling tea leaves.

The land where the museum stands has been growing tea since the 1880s. The museum itself opened its doors on April 1, 2004. Its main goal is to show how tea plantations started and grew in the mountain areas of Kerala. These mountains are part of the Western Ghats, which are very important for growing tea.

The museum was set up by Tata Tea. It has many interesting things to see. You can find old photos and machines that show how the tea industry became so big in this area. It's like a tribute to the people who worked hard to make Munnar a famous tea-growing center.

How Tea is Made

Visitors can see how tea processing has changed over time. You can see everything from a simple tea roller from 1905 to modern, automated machines. The museum explains the different steps of making tea, which are called Crush, Tear, Curl. This is how black tea varieties from Kerala are produced. It's fascinating to see how tea leaves are transformed!

Unique Exhibits

The museum also has some really old and cool items. There's a power plant that dates back to the 1920s, which used to power the tea estate. You can also see a wheel from a rail engine that was part of the Kundala Valley Railway. This old train used to carry tea and people between Munnar and Top Station way back in 1924.

Another part of the museum shows furniture and office equipment from the old Colonial era in Kerala. It gives you a peek into what life was like for the tea planters long ago. And if you love tea, you'll enjoy the tea tasting session! You can try different kinds of tea and find your favorite. The museum even displays a burial urn from the 2nd century, which was found in a nearby tea estate.

Plan Your Visit

The KDHP Tea Museum is very easy to reach. It's only about 1.5 kilometers (less than a mile) from the main Munnar town. It's located in the Nalluthanni Estate.

Getting There

• The closest train station is in Aluva, which is about 112 kilometers (70 miles) away.
• The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 72 kilometers (45 miles) from Munnar.
• You can also take a bus! The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has buses that go to Munnar from many different places.

Opening Hours

The museum is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. Just remember, it is closed on Mondays.

The address is: Tata Tea Museum, Nalluthanni Estate, Munnar, KL-685 612, Idukki district, Kerala.