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TEA TOURISM

At Tea Estates / Gardens of [SILIGURI-MIRIK – MAKAIBARI-DOOARS– DARJEELING-1N to 5N]

DAY-1: Start of tour:  Arrive directly at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station: Upon arrival at the Bagdogra airport, meet our representative who’ll a smooth transfer for you to a Resort at a GTea Estate.  The journey to the Tea Estate follows the course of the Teesta River. As you reach the Tea Estate, get accommodated in one of the Heritage Bungalows / Cottages of your choice. Lunch en-route or after check-in. Evening free. Dinner & Overnight stay at Resort/Bungalows of the Tea Estate/Garden.

DAY- 2: Tour of the  Tea Estate . In the morning after breakfast, embark on a guided Tea tour. The tour starts with a presentation, giving a brief overview about the history of Glenburn and the process of growing and manufacturing tea. After the presentation move towards the tea fields with the estate manager who will enlighten you further on how tea bush is grown and looked after. During your walk through the tea field, learn the art of plucking the “two leaves and a bud”. In the later part of the day, pay a visit to the Tea Nursery to learn about the different varieties of tea plants and the process of transplanting them when ready. Halt for lunch at the banks of river Rung Dung. After lunch drive up to the hill factory to watch through the processes of Withering, rolling, Fermenting, Drying and finally sorting. The day ends with a Tea Tasting Session. Evening free. Dinner & Overnight stay at Resort/Bungalows of the Tea Estate/Garden.

DAY-3: Local Sightseeing to Peshok View Point & Triveni / Mirik or drive to Chitrey .Early morning breakfast. Visit for Local sightseeing. One can drive for an hour to Peshok view point and  Triveni or Mirik Lake. There is an option for Rafting  at Chitrey and return to the Bungalow or just roam around the area. One can  also meet the growers from Gielle, Runglee Rungliot and maybe Namring . These four tea plantations are some of the most beautiful in the region . Back to the Estate for lunch. Evening one can drive to Tinchuley view point if the sky is clear (Optional). Late evening stroll around the area or Tea plantation. Evening free. One can visit the local staff or resident of the area or have some book from library and read the heritage history.   Evening free. Dinner & Overnight stay at Resort/Bungalows of the Tea Estate/Garden.

DAY- 4: Day tour to Darjeeling Hill Station. Morning after breakfast, move out for a full day excursion of Darjeeling. Visit the Tiger Hill, famous for the panoramic views of Kangchenjunga and Mount Everest. Then enjoy joy ride on the famous Toy Train through the picturesque Batasia Loop and then to the neighbouring towns of Ghoom and Kurseong. enjoy a hot cup of coffee while strolling on the Mall road. For lunch try a more typical local restaurant, for a traditional “Momo and Thukpa” meal. In the later part of the day you may visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Zoo that consists of two museums the Everest Museum and the Mountaineering Museum. The zoo and the two museums are run by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. In the evening visit the Ghoom Monastery and return back to the estate.   Evening free. Dinner & Overnight stay at Resort/Bungalows of the Tea Estate/Garden.

DAY- 4: ALTERNATIVELY:. Next morning after breakfast, get accommodated in a jeep that awaits you to take you down through the Simbong forest to the river Rung Dung. Take the small suspension bridge to cross the river and reach Badamtam forest. While walking through the forest enjoy the site of beautiful birds, butterflies, animals and the rich plant life found in the woods. After completing an hour long walk you reach Manjitar village. Visit the Royal Kingdom of Sikkim and the local Shiv temple. Enjoy picnic- style lunch served along the way. Witness a volleyball match that takes place between the local police force and the villagers at 4:30 pm every day, while sipping tea. Evening free. Dinner & Overnight stay at Resort/Bungalows of the Tea Estate/Garden.

DAY- 5: Day tour to Lam Hatta / Teen Chuley:. Visit Post breakfast, leave for the Lamha Hatta Orchard. En-route visit, the Clooney Sisters' Church and School. Take a 10 minutes drive from the bungalow to start the trek leading to Lamha Haata Orchard. The trail is quite steep, climb up for another 10 minutes to the orchard and enjoys the spectacular view of the surrounding hillside. Have a cup of tea with our resident caretaker, before you start your descent to the main track where the jeep awaits you. Also pay a visit to Buddhist and Sai Baba centers within the Estate.  Evening free. Dinner & Overnight stay at Resort/Bungalows of the Tea Estate/Garden.

DAY- 6: Day tour to LamaHatta / Tin Chuley:. Visit Post breakfast, leave for the Lamha Hatta Orchard. En-route visit, the Clooney Sisters' Church and School. Take a 10 minutes drive from the bungalow to start the trek leading to Lamha Haata Orchard. The trail is quite steep, climb up for another 10 minutes to the orchard and enjoys the spectacular view of the surrounding hillside. Have a cup of tea with our resident caretaker, before you start your descent to the main track where the jeep awaits you. Also pay a visit to Buddhist and Sai Baba Centres within the Estate. Evening free. Dinner & Overnight stay at Resort/Bungalows of the Tea Estate/Garden.

DAY- 6: ALTERNATIVELY: In the morning after breakfast, one may trek down the hill or drive the entire route stopping along the way for short walks at various points of interest. On your way, you would pass by the Bora Gaon Village and the Simbong Tea Division, past the Sim Jhora (stream and waterfall), and finally into the Simbong Forest area. Refreshments will be provided along the way, and a jeep would be close by if a guest feels tired and chooses to drive down the rest of the way. On reaching the Tea Estate Campsite, on the banks of the River Rungit, guests have a choice of paddling in rock pools, fishing, bird watching, relaxing on the sandy shore and embarking upon short walks along the river. In the afternoon, start driving/trekking back to the bungalow. Evening free. Dinner & Overnight stay at Resort/Bungalows of the Tea Estate/Garden.

DAY- 7: After breakfast, Check-out (11.00 am) f Hotel. On the return journey, visit Mirik, Gopal Dhara View Point & Pashupati Market in Nepal. Lunch at Mirik. Then proceed towards Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP), a 3-4 hrs drive in AC vehicle & drop at your point before (06.00pm) for your Forwarding Journey. Tour ends.

• COST: [For 2 PAX / Couple]

• BOOK For 1N/2D : INR 28,000/-   

• BOOK For 2N/3D : INR 55,000/-   

• BOOK For 3N/4D : INR 82,000/-  

• BOOK For 4N/5D : INR 91,000/-

• BOOK For 5N/6D : INR 1,30,000/-

• Includes: Pick-up & Drop + Accommodation in 5* Resort / Heritage Bungalows in Tea Estates with Bed Tea + Breakfast + Lunch/Picnic Basket + Evening Tea & Snacks + Dinner & All Sight-seeing & Pvt. Transfer

• Excludes: Price of Air / AC Train Fare extra if availed

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