Here's a coffee lovers guide to the best plantations in India

For all of you who love coffee nothing gets the day off to a better start than a cup of freshly brewed coffee While India has people who love tea coffee isnt far behind and there are many different locations in the country that are famous for their coffeeBookingcom has put together a list of coffee estates in India where visitors may participate in the selection of coffee beans have tastings and get a muchneeded caffeine boostThese coffee plantations which span for miles are primarily located in the mountainous regions of South India in the states of Karnataka Tamil Nadu Kerala Andhra Pradesh and Telangana If you enjoy coffee mark these locations on your calendar for a guaranteed caffeine surgeCoorg KarnatakaSurrounded by numerous lakes lush green hills rich flora and fauna Coorg is known for its Arabica and Robusta brews Almost 40 percent of Indias coffee is grown in Coorg and it plays a significant role in the local economy November is the best time to visit this hill station as coffee lovers will be able to witness berry picking during this time Some of the places that you could visit during your stay at Coorg include Abbey Falls mini Tibet of Bylakuppe Virajpet and MandalpattiChikmagalur KarnatakaKnown as the Coffee land of Karnataka Chikmagalur is a must visit for coffee enthusiasts When the British Raj introduced coffee to India it all began at Chikmagalur Additionally it is from here that the bulk of the nations coffee is produced You can hire a tour guide to show you around this lush mountainous region and explain how coffee is made or you can hike through it to learn more about the plantations or just back and simply enjoy a warm cup of coffee In Chikmagalur you may discover a lot of resorts surrounded by coffee plantations You dont have to travel far to look for or smell fresh coffee beansPalani Hills Tamil NaduThe Palani Hills a continuation of the Western Ghats are home to elegant mansions on coffee estates Along with coffee the area is renowned for its avocado pepper and lime plantations The Rajakkad Estate has a hotel that dates back to the 18th century which takes pride in serving freshly ground coffee Guided tours of the coffee estate are also availableWayanad KeralaApart from the beautiful coffee plantations Wayanad also provides multiple other activities to do that will make your visit worthwhile If you travel in November or December you may gather berries go bird watching hike up to the Edakkal caves which have inscriptions that date back 8000 years or go rafting on the Kuruva Dweep river Dont forget to visit a handful of the countrys biggest waterfalls which can be found in WayanadChikhaldara MaharashtraOne of the only coffee plantations in Maharashtra Chikhaldara is about 600kms from Pune Pretty lakes waterfalls and the hilly terrains of Amravati It is a bird watchers paradise with several old forts to keep the history nerds engaged As it is still relatively unknown on the tourist map this plantation should be on your itinerary for a peaceful holiday away from the hustle bustleAraku Valley Andhra PradeshAraku Valley is a beautiful hill station in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh Located along the Eastern Ghats the area is home to numerous tribes all of whom are involved in the cultivation of coffee The local tribes have their own brand of brilliant organic coffee called Araku Emerald claimed to be the first organic coffee by a tribe in India Visitors can buy from them and enjoy the local taste of this famous coffee Other regions in Andhra Pradesh that produce some great coffee are Chintapalli Paderu and MaredumilliAlso Read Ice that brew These chilled variations will let you enjoy coffeeThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever