Just a short car or tuk-tuk trip outside Munnar, this is a lovely place surrounded by a beautiful, lush garden (no photos allowed though). At no expense they will show you the stationary factory where they dye papers and make greeting cards, folders etc, and the cloth dying factory. In their outlet you can buy their beautiful handmade scarfs, cards,... More

How refreshing to see such a place where the volunteers and workers are so friendly and helpful. Never mind the other attractions around Munnar, go HERE and you will not be disappointed. The shop has super silk products all for very reasonably prices; we came away with loads of things. Just adjacent is a small deli selling samosas, pasties etc.... More

During our recent visit to Munnar we went to see Aranya Naturals and we were so glad we did. We had such a warm welcome from Mrs Victoria Vijayakumar who had been involved with this project since its inception. She explained the philosophy and goals of this facility and also the process of fabric dyeing and the different printing techniques... More

The reception staff at Windermere Estate kindly made a few suggestions for our stay in Munnar including this TATA company social enterprise. Surpisingly our driver from Red Dot Tours had never been there before and had a little difficulty finding it. We were pleased we went as we were unable to make the obligatory stop at the Tea Museum which... More

During my recent visit to Munnar I went to see Aranya Naturals, the Welfare Center at Srishti . I had a very warm welcome from Mrs Victoria Vijayakumar and she explained the process of fabric dyeing and how they achieve different patterns. They also make handmade paper and the ingredients used are just amazing. Everyone working there looked happy. They... More

If you're visiting the Kannan Devan Tea Museum do not miss a visit to see paper being hand made and material printed it's very closely located. It's not set up as a visitor attraction, but you'll be warmly welcomed and given a tour of the two workshops. Avoid 1 to 2 pm if you wish to see the work taking... More