KDHP Tea Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1 April 2004 |
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| 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, South India. It teaches visitors about the history of tea and how it is made. Its official name is the Tata Tea Museum. People also call it the Nullathanni Estate or the Kanan Devan Hills Plantation (KDHP) Tea Museum. This museum shows how tea became so important in this part of India.
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Discovering the History of Tea
The tea museum opened its doors on April 1, 2004. It was created by Tata Tea. The museum helps us understand how tea plantations started and grew in the mountains of Kerala. These mountains are part of the Western Ghats in the Idukki district.
How Tea Plantations Grew
The land where the museum stands has been a tea estate since the 1880s. It is owned by the Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company. The museum shows how Munnar became a major center for growing tea. It displays old machines and photos. These items tell the story of how the tea industry grew.
From Leaf to Cup: Making Tea
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Visitors can see how tea is processed step by step. You can learn about the "Crush, Tear, Curl" method. This is how black tea varieties from Kerala are made. The museum has old machines, like a tea roller from 1905. It also shows how tea factories became fully automated over time.
Unique Exhibits and Old Relics
The museum also has interesting old items. There is a power plant from the 1920s that used to generate electricity for the estate. You can also see a wheel from the Kundala Valley Railway. This railway carried tea and people between Munnar and Top Station until 1924. A part of the museum shows furniture and office items from the old Colonial times in Kerala. You can even try different kinds of tea in a special tasting area. A very old burial urn, found in a tea estate, is also on display. It dates back to the 2nd century.
Planning Your Visit
The KDHP Tea Museum is easy to reach. It is about 1.5 kilometers (about 1 mile) from Munnar town. The museum is located in the Nalluthanni Estate.
Getting to the Museum
If you are traveling by train, the nearest station is Aluva. It is about 112 kilometers (about 70 miles) away. The closest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is about 72 kilometers (about 45 miles) from the museum. The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation offers bus services to Munnar town from many different places.
Opening Hours and Location
The museum is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. It is closed on Mondays. The address is: Tata Tea Museum, Nalluthanni Estate, Munnar, KL-685 612, Idukki district, Kerala.
See also
- 2015 Munnar Plantation strike
