Ooty · Sightseeing
Tea Factory & Museum, Ooty is a visitor attraction in Ooty. It is open 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Entry costs Rs.30/- for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 1.5 hours. The best time to visit is Year-round.
A working factory on the Doddabetta road showing the full process from plucked leaf to graded tea, with a museum section on the history of Nilgiri planting and a tasting counter at the end.
Tip: Time your visit for when the machinery is running — mornings are the safest bet.
| Timings | 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Time required | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Best time to visit | Year-round |
| Location | Doddabetta Road, Mel Kavatty, Ooty (Udhagamandalam), The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, 643002 |
| How to reach | On the Doddabetta road, ~4 km from Ooty |
| Contact number | +91 94430 52066 / +91 94430 55529 |
| Indian Nationals | ₹30 |
|---|---|
| Children (up to 12 years) | ₹30 |
| Still Camera | ₹20 |
| Video Camera | ₹50 |
Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Tea Factory & Museum is generally open 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Tea Factory & Museum is around ₹30 for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Tea Factory & Museum is Year-round.
You would typically need about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore Tea Factory & Museum comfortably.
On the Doddabetta road, ~4 km from Ooty. It is one of the most-visited places in Ooty.
Yes. Tea Factory & Museum is a popular stop on our Ooty tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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