Visit Tea Gardens
North Bengal is known for producing some of the finest quality tea leaves in the country. Darjeeling and Dooars are home to vastly spread tea gardens producing huge quality of tea leaves. Tourists can get on a journey to visit these tea gardens and experience the legacy of tea along with witnessing the tea-making process through various tea factories located within the region. Watch the hand-plucking techniques in the tea garden or take a sip of high-quality tea in these tea estates.
Here are some of the top tea gardens to visit
Samabiyong Tea Estate
Placed at an altitude of 6000ft above sea level, Samabiyong Tea Estate is a picturesque tea garden considered to be one of the highest tea gardens in Kalimpong. Originally founded by Britishers in the year 1882, the place has gained as becoming one of the prominent tourist spots in this region. Due to its high elevation and pleasant atmosphere, the tea estate produces splendid tea leaves with unique flavours and aromas. Guests can either explore the verdant tea gardens or relish the freshly made cup of tea within the tea garden.
Tindharia Tea Estate
Established in 1900, the tea garden is perched between the mighty hills of Kurseong and Darjeeling. The garden experiences mild subtropical climatic conditions ideal for the plantation of traditional Darjeeling tea. Surrounded by numerous waterfalls and misty valleys, the garden is one of the few bio-organic tea gardens in this region where the entire batch of tea is handmade from plucking to harvesting and packaging. These tea leaves are known to have sweet flavours that are only found in this region. Guests can also explore nearby attraction points located within a few minutes of the journey.
Makaibari Tea Estate
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and on the bank of the Balasan River, Makaibari is the iconic tea garden that is known to produce some of the finest tea leaves in the world. This is the tea estate that gives the Darjeeling tea its iconic muscatel flavours and fruity aroma that are admired all over the world. Guests can either take a walk in the tea gardens and witness the verdant greenery or try out the best brand of tea made within the planter’s bungalow. Located in the southern part of Kurseong hills, the Makaibari Tea Estate is a must-visit place to explore the tea legacy of North Bengal.
Mohorgon & Gulma Tea Garden
With over 150 years of legacy, the Mohorgon & Gulma Tea Garden is considered to be one of the oldest tea estates located 13km from the heart of Siliguri. Spread across 700 hectares of land the tea garden is known to produce some of the finest quality tea leaves that feature rich flavours and come with numerous healthy benefits. Apart from tea gardens, there are numerous attractions sites that can be explored around the region. Guests can also visit the tea factory where they can witness the tea-making process along with savouring the rich flavors.
