Lush Greenery Sprawled Over Acres, These Are THE 8 Best Tea Estates In Darjeeling

Darjeeling, all over the world is famous for two things - mountains and tea. Coming to tea, the city is blessed with many tea gardens which export tea to different parts of the world. Here’s a list of the best tea estates in town:

1. Glenburn Tea Estate

Originally started by a Scottish company, the Glenburn Tea Estate has now been taken over by a Bengali family. The lovely and expansive tea estate has forest covers that are simply mind-blowing. If you want, you may as well book a stay here as the beauty of this luxurious place is truly unmatched!

Where | Near Singritan
Here’s Their Website | http://www.glenburnteaestate.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/GlenburnTeaEstate/

2. Makaibari Tea Estate

Established in 1859, Makaibari is the world's first tea factory. Makaibari retains 70% of its entire area under forest cover. All of these could be experienced through their village homestay, volunteer work and internships. With an amazing range of flora and fauna found here, you’re sure to have a wonderful time here!

Where | 3 Kms from Kurseong
Here’s Their Website | http://www.makaibari.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/MakaibariOrganicTea/

3. Goomtee Tea Estate And Retreat

A bliss from the rush and roar of the city, Goomtee Tea Estate is a 600-acre expanse of land with forests, mountain slopes, waterfalls and tea. Established in 1899 by British tea planters and acquired by the current management in 1956, the estate fields and the tea planters are too lovely to miss!

Where | Kurseong
Here’s Their Website | http://goomteeresorts.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/goomteetea/

4. Sourenee Tea Estate

Producer of black tea, green tea, black blossoms, silver green, oolong and many more, Sourenee Tea Estate is a wonderful escape to an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ kind of a place! Book a stay in this lavish resort, enjoy the tea gardens and forget about the world. If tea and tourism excite you, you must visit this place!

Where | Mirik
Here’s Their Website | http://soureneetourism.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/soureneeteatourism/

5. Tumsong Tea Estate

Named after the Tumsong Temple, the Tumsong Tea Estate is an old tea garden with an expansive plantation. The vital ingredients make Tumsong Chiabari Tea Estate an amazing tea with a taste that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Come and live amidst the lush gardens and get surrounded by the wondrous Kanchenjunga!

Where | Ghoom
Here’s Their Website | http://www.darjeelingchiabari.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Tumsong-Tea-Retreat-173832115965993/

6. Happy Valley Tea Estate

The Happy Valley Tea Estate is a unique combination of climate, soil and location that gives its tea an exclusive character. Speak with the locals here and get to know about tea cultivation as the gardeners here are super friendly and love sharing their knowledge!

Where | 3kms from Chowk Bazaar
Here’s Their Website | https://www.happyvalleytea.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyTeaEstate/

7. Champong Tea Garden

Centuries old, the Champong Tea Garden is known for its flora, fauna and quality. Lying high on the hills amidst a cool breeze and misty weather, planters and workers come here to form a wonderland.Walk around the plantations and talk to the locals and seep in the culture! 

Where | Pokhriabong Khasmahal

8. Singtom Tea Estate

Spend time at the iconic Singtom Tea Estate and spend a few days at the lavish Singtom Resorts, for they are definitely worth your time and money! The advantage with this particular estate is that the resort is very close to the plantations and therefore you get an unforgettable experience!

Where | Singimari
Here’s Their Website | https://www.singtomresort.com/
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/singtomresort/

So which one will you be visiting?!