One of several working local tea factories open to the public, Lockhart dates from 1879 and sits 10km southeast of Munnar. Guided factory tours explain modern tea processing from picking to export. There's also a small museum, plus gardens and tastings. Autorickshaws from Munnar cost ₹300 return, or take a local bus to Devikulam then an auto.
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