Most Famous Tea Gardens To Visit In India

Tea in India is important in many ways. From the beginning of the day, guests are welcomed through this tea. By the way, tea has been drunk in India for the last 2000 years. Around 2000 years ago Buddhist monks used to chew tea leaves so that they could perform their austerities easily. After this, the first tea plantation was started by the British East India Company in the late 19th century. Today India is one of the largest tea producers in the world and more than 70 percent of its tea is consumed within India. So, in this article today, we are telling you about some of the best tea gardens in India.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is known for making the finest tea in the world, which has a unique taste and aroma. This region is located near the Himalayas. Darjeeling currently has 87 tea gardens, spread over an area of about 19,000 hectares. It employs about 52,000 daily workers there. During the plucking season from March to November, an additional 15,000 pluckers are planted in the plantation.

Assam

When it comes to India's tea gardens and Assam's name is not taken, it cannot be done. The region of Assam is one of the largest producers of tea in the world. The tea gardens collectively produce over 1.5 million pounds of tea every year. In fact, Assam and southern China are the only places with native tea plants. In Assam, you will also see animals such as hoolock gibbons, red-headed cultures, and one-horned rhinos. Tea is grown in Assam at an altitude of just 45–60 meters from the sea.

Munnar

Munnar has the world's highest tea plantations, which attracts everyone. If you are going to Munnar, believe me, here you will get a different experience by drinking tea as well as visiting tea gardens.

Nilgiri Tea Plantations, Tamil Nadu

These stunning hills have been growing tea for over a 100 years and are famous for their lovely dark and strong, aromatic tea. Unlike other tea plantations in India that grow tea seasonally, the plantations here grow tea all throughout the year. With lovely lush greenery around, Conoor would be your best bet to start with. You could try out some exotic teas at the Tranquili-tea Tea Lounge and head to stay at the peaceful Tea Nest situated on the Singara Tea Estate to end the delightful tea tour.

Darang Tea Estate, Himachal Pradesh

This scenic state is known for trekking, skiing, the Buddhist temples, monasteries and its beautiful winters. It has a heavy Tibetan influence which reflects in the tranquillity that is seen in the region. Dating back to over 150 years, the Darang Tea Estate is one of the best tea plantations in India. A family-owned estate; it houses cottages that give you a stunning view of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. You do not want to miss this view.

Kelagur Tea Estate, Karnataka

The Kelagur Tea Estate is known for its organic process of tea making. Spanned across 1500 acres, this evergreen lush hub was built over 70 years ago. It is a major tourist attraction, especially for the tea enthusiasts. You can visit the factory and explore the estate to discover the traditional techniques that they use for making tea. So, if you’re visiting the estate and you love tea, there’s nothing you would love more.

Cooch Behar Tea Estate, West Bengal

This exquisite tea estate in the North is a part of the beautiful state of West Bengal and is a well known tourist attraction in the state. Situated in the foothills of the Darjeeling Hills, it plays host to a large number of tea growers; almost 30,000 of them. The estate is owned by the Cooch Behar Tea Corporation Limited, which was established all the way back in 1950. Come and be mesmerised by all the fresh and lovely tea.