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Highfield Tea Estate and Factory
Highfield is a long-established tea estate and working factory near Coonoor that offers guided tours explaining the tea-making process from plucking to packaging. Visitors can walk the plantation slopes and buy estate-fresh Nilgiri tea, making it one of Coonoor's popular tea-tourism stops.
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Plan Highfield Tea Estate and Factory
Typeheritage
Nearest baseWellington
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryNominal entry fee
Nearest town/baseWellington
DistrictThe Nilgiris
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
Highfield is a long-established tea estate and working factory near Coonoor that offers guided tours explaining the tea-making process from plucking to packaging. Visitors can walk the plantation slopes and buy estate-fresh Nilgiri tea, making it one of Coonoor's popular tea-tourism stops.
Highfield Tea Estate and Factory is planned from Wellington, one of the travel bases in The Nilgiris district. Use Wellington for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Highfield Tea Estate and Factory — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
Best timeOctober to June
Entry: Nominal entry fee
Getting there: On the outskirts of Coonoor; nearest railway Coonoor NMR station; nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~70 km.
Working tea factory with guided tours and an estate shop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Wellington or nearby in The Nilgiris, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Highfield Tea Estate and Factory — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Highfield Tea Estate and Factory?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Highfield Tea Estate and Factory?
Entry: Nominal entry fee. Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Highfield Tea Estate and Factory?
Base yourself in Wellington or nearby in The Nilgiris, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Highfield Tea Estate and Factory?
About an hour.
What else is near Highfield Tea Estate and Factory?
Nearby you can pair Hidden Valley, Coonoor (1.2 km), Lady Canning's Seat (1.3 km), Sim's Park (1.3 km), All Saints Church, Coonoor (1.7 km).
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