Why Are Travellers Waking Up At 3 AM To See Sunrise At THIS Place In Kerala?

A sunrise marks the beginning of a new day, and watching the sky change colours from dark blue to bright shades of pink, orange, and gold is a one-of-a-kind experience. A content creator recently witnessed the sunrise from the world’s highest organic tea plantation, Kolukkumalai in Kerala. And let us tell you, the glimpses she shared looked out of this world!

Spectacular Sunrise At Kolukkumalai In Kerala

 

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Imagine witnessing a sunrise from the highest organic tea plantation in the world. The glimpses would stay etched in your mind forever, right? A content creator, Manonit (@manonitkour), woke up at 3 am to see the sunrise from Kolukkumalai in Kerala and shared her experience on Instagram. During the dark hours, she made her way to the site. When the sun started showing up, the sky turned beautiful shades of orange, light pink and gold. 

And yes, it looked as if the universe had designed a special kind of sunrise for people who come to witness this phenomenon at Kolukkumalai. The video shared by the creator also showed rolling hills and mist-covered valleys. The scene looked straight out of a painting. Kolukkumalai, a tea plantation, sits at nearly 7,900 feet above sea level and is located right on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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Spot Is Known For Tea Gardens & Fresh Mountain Air 

Kolukkumalai is also famous for its beautiful tea gardens, fresh mountain air, a historic 100-year-old tea factory and paths sitting high above the clouds. For anyone visiting Kerala, this is a spot that definitely shouldn’t be missed. People especially wake up at 3-3:30 am just to witness the magical sunrise here. And because it is located high up, it is always advisable to bring a jacket with you, too.

Social media users were also impressed by the video posted by Manonit. They wrote comments like, “Nature never disappoints” and “So beautiful”. A third user commented, “This is so worth it.” One Instagram user also suggested that it would feel amazing to sip chai or coffee while enjoying this view. And honestly, we low-key agree!

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Have you ever witnessed a sunrise this beautiful?

Cover Image Courtesy: @manonitkour/Instagram

Ashmeet Guliani | Content Writer

Ashmeet Guliani is a Content Writer at Curly Tales with over three years of experience writing about food, travel, fashion, and lifestyle. With a B.Sc in Home Economics from the University of Delhi, her interest in reading and writing led her to pursue a career in writing. In her free time, she explores cafes, browses bookstores, listens to Hindi retro songs, and watches K-dramas!