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Benchmark Tea & Chocolate Factory
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Benchmark Tea & Chocolate Factory

A popular Ooty pit stop offering a quick tea-processing tour, free samples, and a massive store selling locally made tea and chocolates at factory prices.

~7 km from hostel
can be done in 2-3 hrs

Where?

4/922, Kotagiri Road, Kotagiri Main Road, Mel Kodappamund, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643001

Highlights

Quick walkthrough of tea processing with aromatic factory vibes.
Free samples of tea and chocolates before you buy.
Large in-house store selling factory-priced chocolates, teas, and souvenirs.
Things to know

Best Months to Visit

Year-round

Best Time(s) of the Day to Visit

Daytime

How To Reach from goSTOPS

Scooty – ₹30–60 fuel | 5–10 mins
Auto – ₹60–80 | 5–10 mins
Bus – ₹10–50 | 20–35 mins
Walk – Not practical
Train – No direct route

Timings

9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Price Range

₹200–₹400 depending on purchases

Important Notes

The tea tour is short and informative; the main highlight is the shop. Expect to spend more than planned—sampling leads to impulse buying.

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