Tea Tourism

The Tea Experience- Walking down and uphill through the narrow but well laid paths amidst tea plantations with the green forested mountains around has a healing effect. The tea trails include tea tasting sessions. It’s an experience in itself. The estates produce Black tea, Green tea, Oolong tea, White tea, Orange tea and with a plethora of flavours and aroma. The plantation andfactory visits are historical and informative, showing steps of tea cultivation, from harvesting, then processing to packaging and you can purchase your favourite teas from the factory outlets. Here tea is the champagne you get to indulge in. The Victorian Experience – The heritage bungalows, set amidst the sprawling tea gardens, are those of the colonial era with classic antique imperial furniture and décor. Most of these estates are premium and they have clubs with exotic lounge with fire places, billiard boards and carom boards. Some of the premium estates also have spa and wellness services. These estates arrange for barbeques, bonfire, candle lit dinners, picnics and lunch in the open. They also arrange for baking and cooking classes for guests. You need to soak into the peace and comfort. The stay is best for nurturing your hobbies and creative juices, be it painting, photography and/or reading. You may try your hands at the grand pianos, if there is one. (Most of the heritage tea estates houses the grand piano too). They also arrange local cultural dances and attire on request. The Nature Experience -Most of these estates offer panoramic view of the Himalayas, including the sight of the mighty Kanchendzonga. Enjoy the colours of sunrise and sunset andsoak in the natural and serene ambiance. Get out for the tea trails, forest trails, fishing and river dipping experiences. Enjoy the breezy and misty drives for site seeing. Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong and Mirik are the most important places to be explored.