Tea Tourism – Darjeeling Tea

Tea tourism to the tea gardens of Darjeeling hills is a growing industry with custom and group tours turning in good numbers with each passing year, providing ample opportunity to learn about its nature, its people and tea culture of the region apart from its premium teas.

 

There are a number of tea enthusiasts who conduct group tours to tea regions of Darjeeling, some of which will be listed and described in brief for all those interested in visiting Darjeeling.

Darjeeling Tea Gardens
Darjeeling Tea Gardens

1. For a Seven Day Boutique tours of the Darjeeling hills and tea estate, you need visiting the First Flush Tea Society. First Flush Tea Society is an Australian based tea company which, apart from specializing in first flush Darjeeling teas, conducts tea tours to Darjeeling regions. As the name suggests, they conduct tea tours during the Spring season, mostly in the month of March. The group size is typically about a dozen people or so. Since they organize tours in small batches, it is well advisable to have them booked well in advance, as they reason: “The small group size ensures you will be able to absorb the region’s many nuances and experience the magnificent geography and fascinating culture of the Darjeeling region at a pace that suits your needs“.

The seven day tour is fondly marked with tours to two tea estates of the region and an opportunity to get a first hand experience about tea manufacturing and the opportunity to taste the freshly made teas. Apart from that the group would be boarded in two luxury resorts and ample time to rewind themselves in the picturesque ambiance of the hills.

For more details First Flush Tea Society may be contacted at

First Flush Tea Society
ABN 38 188 997 404
62 BURDEKIN CRES, ST IVES, NSW 2075
email: info(at)firstflushteasociety(dot)com
phone +61 2 94025534

 


 

Origin Trips
Origin Trips
Origin Trips
Another fine tea tour conducted is by Origin Trips, a Holland based company which conducts tea tours to the entire tea regions of India, China, Japan, Nepal, Taiwan, etc..
The tours are  personally managed by the owner Deirdre Deprettere who takes keen interest in making the arrangements herself which is amply reflected in her remarks: “We travel in small groups. Our trips are not standard touristy, but adventurous and active introductions to land, people and culture. Highlights of the tour program, for example, harvesting, production and use (agriculture and research) as well as the historical development and traditions.Origin Trips seeks and finds constantly surprising exceptional destinations where we immerse professionals and enthusiasts in the typical culture and lifestyle in and around the sites we visit”.
The Origin Trips may be contacted at
Origin Trips
Deirdre Deprettere
Sportlaan 9
2566 GK Den Haag

T: (+31) 06 41 81 33 55
E: deirdre(at)origintrips(dot)nl

 

If you happen to miss the bookings then there are alternatives wherein you may make a personal visit on your own. The list of places that you may enjoy Darjeeling tea estate in its prime are listed below.

 


Glenburn Tea Estate

View of the Valley in Darjeeling
View of the Valley in Darjeeling

The Glenburn Tea Estate bungalow is  perfect for visitors looking to spend a 3 to 4 days in Darjeeling.

Glenburn Tea Estate may be contacted at
Glenburn Tea Estate (Tourism Division)
DLX Ltd.
Kanak Building
41, Chowringhee Road
Kolkata – 71, WB
India

Phone (mobile): +91 98 300 70213
Fax: +91 33 2288 3581
Email: info(at)glenburnteaestate(dot)com

 


 

Makaibari Tea Estate

Makaibari Tea Estate promotes tourism via their home-stay culture. The visitors are accommodated in one of the homes of the tea family chosen by the tea management thus enabling the first hand know-how of the village life in Darjeeling hills. The fooding and lodging facilities are provided by the families chosen for conducting such home-stay in the tea estate.

For bookings of such homestay, you may contact

Mr. Nayan Lama,
(Hospitality Head)
Ph: +91 9832447774 or +91 8906515888

 


Tathagata Farm

This farm is a community home-stay located 45 minutes from Darjeeling town offering picturesque scenery and virgin beauty of the Himalayan world.

contact address:
Aanp Botay, Mineral Spring, P.O. Lebong, Darjeeling
Phone: +91 9932021569
Email: navin(at)tathagatajourneys(dot)com

 


 

Selim Hill Tea Estate and Resort
Selim Hill Tea Estate and Resorts
Selim Hill Tea Estate and Resorts
A splendid getaway to an altitude of 3500 feet above sea level is a picturesque location at 150 year old bungalow of the Selim Hill Tea Estate, located in the Kurseong valley, which lets out to visitors its magnificent planters bungalows and  which is perched on a hilly terrain among the local floral and fauna. Perfect getaway for a 2 to 3 day visit.
For Reservation: Ph: call +91 9830822937/9836362937/9932374725
Email info(at)selimhill(dot)com

 


 

Sourenee Tea Estate
Sourenee Tea Estate is located near the Mirik Valley at a height of 5000 feet is this beautiful and raw delight for any nature lover. The three stored majestic bungalow is let out to visitors which is mostly built with wood. A mesmerizing place to enjoy your stay surrounded by the mountains and valleys, along with an opportunity to sip the just made Darjeeling tea and also to take a look at the way they are manufactured, right from the time they are plucked, weighted, fermented, rolled, heat treated and sorted.
For reservations
Sourenee Leaves Pvt. Ltd
Titagarh Towers, 756, Anandapur,
E.M.Bypass, Kolkata-700 107.
Contact Person :
Mrs. Anita Nambiar
M: 8584848554
Email: anita.nambiar(at)soureneetea(dot)com
info(at)soureneetea(dot)com

 


 

Goomtee Tea Estate
Goomtee Tea Estate and Resort
Goomtee Tea Estate and Resort
Who can forget about the splendid visitor experience at the Goomtee Tea Estate and bungalow! A majestic treat awaits any visitor to this tea estate which has a motto to treat “Guest as Lords” Atithi devo bhava. Located about 40 kilometer away from Siliguri, also 40 Km below Darjeeling and 8 Km below Kurseong, nestled in valley surrounded by Orchids. This destination provides ample relaxation amidst the tea plantation and the natural surrounding for 3 to 4 days.
For Reservations
Goomtee Resort
P.O. Mahanadi. Dt. Darjeeling 734223West Bengal, IndiaManager
Mr. Asish
Mobile: +91 87593 81486
Mr Santosh Chowdhury
Mobile +91 96792 04299
Email:  ak(at)goomtee(dot)com
aditya.kumar(at)marcopolo(dot)co(dot)in

 


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