Tea Tourism in India: Say Cheers

Darjeeling in West Bengal is one of the finest hill stations in India. The little paradise is well known for its nature, hills, little rail, and tea plantations. This is also a trekkers paradise and the towering Mount Kanchenjunga completes a picturesque setting. 

At the height of more than 6500 MSL, the hill station has cool weather with plenty of sunshine.  Darjeeling town contains all modern amenities, besides a number of hotels are available for accommodation.

There are many tea gardens here that are worth a visit. The visits are very informative, and interesting aspects of cultivation and processing can be learned from the gardeners.

Famous for its aroma and muscatel taste the leaf is valued as highly-priced in India and abroad. In fact, it is rated as a premium to be consumed on special occasions by most people. 

The town has many places of interest and a busy shopping center. The parks and gardens enliven the place for a spiritual feel one can visit the monasteries and temples in Darjeeling. If you wish to enjoy a holiday this is the preferred destination. Enjoy the vacation in the company of the finest tea in the World. 

Well known for its cultural richness, wildlife, and plantations. A wide variety of teas are grown and processed in Assam a remote East Indian State. It is home to premium black leaves grown in huge tea gardens. The State boasts of many wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks which are frequented by holidaymakers.

The critically endangered one-horned rhinoceros is found here in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve along with the Asian elephant, tiger, and water buffalo. Manas Tiger Reserve is home to Golden Langurs and many other wild animals and birds.

The tea plantations are situated in Eastern Assam. The finest leaves of Camellia Assamica are grown, processed, and blended by major companies in this state. The tea gardens are host to many visitors and offer a rich experience. Green and White leaves are also processed in the state although in small quantities.    

Assamese cuisine is a unique blend of local spices and contains rich varieties of vegetables, pulses, fish, meats, and fruits. The curry finds many friends amongst the visitors. This is one good place on Earth to enjoy a holiday along with tea that cheers!

The Dooars or Dwars literally mean passageways from high altitude in the Himalayas to Terai or Foot Hills. The Dooars are part of India bordering Bhutan. They now constitute the Cooch Behar & Jalpaiguri District.in West Bengal and Assam. The region is famous for tourism and tea gardens.  

The virgin landscape created by dense jungles accord this region with splendorous settings. There are many National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries that are found in this region. Some of the popular ones are Jaldapara WLS, Manas Tiger Reserve, and Buxa Tiger Reserve.

There are big tea gardens of repute in this region. They are visited by a number of tourists from all over the World. There are many places of interest near Jalpaiguri town.

The Damdim Tea Estate not only offers the experience of English planters' hospitality but provides access to wildlife journeys. The tea experience is the core focus of the visit. The estate is surrounded by protected areas with dense forests which are home to wild animals and birds. 

The blue mountains as the word Nilgiri means are part of the Western Ghats in Southern India. The region is famous for tea plantations and forests called sholas. The region is rich in biodiversity that inhabits these dense jungles. 

The region has around twenty-four peaks with the highest being the Dodabetta Peak at 2637 MSL.  The destination abounds in protected areas in the mountainous regions which fall under the Biosphere Reserve status. One of the popular wildlife reserves is the  Mukurthi National Park much visited by tourists. 

The tea leaf cultivated is used as premium tea. besides, it is mixed in many popular blends of India. There are many tea plantations in Munnar which offer a good experience. Munnar is also famous as Hill Resort and bird-watching destination in Kerala the State of India. Spend your holidays here in the company of birds, bees, and a dense canopy beside the gardens. Enjoy a destination that invigorates and tea that cheers!  

Chai is a hot tea beverage that is popular all over India. The drink is consumed by the masses and is served in nearly all households. The beverage has become part of the lifestyle in India. The modern cafes, tea lounge, and restaurant all serve this brew in one form or another.  

The tea plantations in India have a unique characteristic flavor of the earlier British Era. Whence the country was ruled by the British, cultivation and consumption of this hot beverage was introduced on a large scale. The English were successful in their endeavor and as result, a large number of plantations flourish in India. 

The equally flavorful tea experience is part of these gardens. Hence they have become part of tourism circuits.  Some of the plantations are owned by major tea houses in India while the rest are cooperatives.      

A visit could be arranged through the tour operators. Many of these tour organizers offer affordable packages for tea tourism.

The popular masala chai brands are now being all oversold in India. Hence the popularity is on increase. The spices in masala chai accord health benefits besides creating a magnificent aroma and taste.  This form of beverage is made available in cartons and poly packs by big tea processors and packers in India.   Most of the blends consist of leaves from major tea-growing regions in the country.