Nothing beats a cup of freshly made coffee to start the day for all of you coffee lovers. While tea is popular in India, coffee is not far behind, and there are many different sites around the nation that are famed for their coffee.
We have compiled a list of coffee farms in India where guests may participate in the selection of coffee beans, taste them, and receive a much-needed caffeine fix.
Coffee Lover Guide
These coffee plantations, which stretch for kilometres, are mostly found in South India's hilly areas, particularly in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. If you like coffee, put these spots on your calendar for a sure caffeine boost.
Coorg, noted for its Arabica and Robusta brews, is surrounded by several lakes, beautiful green hills, and abundant flora and wildlife. Coorg produces about 40% of India's coffee, and the industry is important to the local economy. November is the perfect time to visit this hill station since coffee aficionados may see berry plucking. Abbey Falls and Mini Tibet are two attractions you might see during your time in Coorg.
India’s Top Plantations
Chikmagalur, often known as the "Coffee Land of Karnataka," is a must-see for coffee connoisseurs. Chikmagalur was where the British Raj first introduced coffee to India. Furthermore, the majority of the country's coffee is produced here. You may hire a tour guide to take you through this beautiful, hilly region and explain how coffee is manufactured, or you can trek through it to learn more about the plantations or simply relax with a hot cup of coffee. There are many resorts in Chikmagalur that are bordered by coffee farms. You don't have to go far to find or smell fresh coffee beans.
Elegant homes on coffee plantations may be seen in the Palani Hills, a continuation of the Western Ghats. Aside from coffee, the region is well-known for its avocado, pepper, and lime crops. The Rajakkad Estate includes an 18th-century hotel that prides itself on selling freshly ground coffee. There are also guided tours of the coffee estate offered.
Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
Aside from the magnificent coffee plantations, Wayanad offers a variety of additional things that will make your vacation enjoyable. In November and December, you may go berry picking, bird viewing, hiking up to the Edakkal caves, which have inscriptions dating back 8,000 years, or rafting on the Kuruva Dweep river. Don't miss a few of the country's most impressive waterfalls, which can be seen in Wayanad.
Araku Valley is a lovely hill station in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam district. The area is home to several tribes, all of whom are interested in coffee farming. It is located along the Eastern Ghats. Local tribes have their own wonderful organic coffee brand called Araku Emerald, which claims to be India's first organic coffee. Visitors may buy from them and enjoy the authentic flavour of this well-known coffee. Chintapalli, Paderu, and Maredumilli are three more Andhra Pradesh coffee-producing regions.
