The drive up to Munnar climbs steadily, temperature dropping with every switchback until tea estates take over the entire landscape. Walk through working plantations, visit a tea museum to see how raw leaves become your morning cup, and take in viewpoints where the hills roll out in shades of green that shift with the light. Eravikulam National Park, home to the rare Nilgiri Tahr, sits nearby for those wanting a short wildlife detour.