The concept of tea tourism was introduced by the West Bengal government in 2013. As we all know India is the second largest producer of tea in the world just after China. Producing 900,000 tonnes of tea per year.
Tea tourism in India is steadily catching on popularity with more and more tourists visiting the lush green picturesque tea estates of India to detoxify them. Tea cultivation in India has always been a booming sector ever since British colonial period when Robert Bruce stumbled upon tea plants that are abundantly growing in the wild in the State of Assam. Today Nilgiri, Assam and of course Darjeeling are the three main regions that are responsible for producing some of the finest tea in the world. Around 32% of the total production of tea is produced alone by India. Therefore it is no secret that tea tourism is flourishing in India. Tea tourism is almost similar to European countries’ wine tourism. Tea tours in India give you the opportunity to explore the luxuriant tea plantations across the country. It explains to you the history and commercial importance of tea. You can stay at the deluxe tea bungalows in the lap of nature wrapped in comfort. You can enjoy yourself by interacting with the tea workers and can try your hand at picking tea leaves with them and can also visit the tea factories.
So why not treat yourself with a tea tour and experience the lush green tea plantations in the midst of tranquil nature.
If you are planning a tea tour then you must visit the following tea estates in India.
In this estate of karnataka, the highest amount of orthodox tea is produced. Their procession of tea has been certified as organic and it is spread across 1500 acre of land. Here you will find a heritage tea factory that still uses traditional methodologies to process tea.
Nilgiri tea is a uniquely dark and aromatic tea. Nilgiri region of Tamil Nadu is a historic destination where tea cultivation started 100 years back. Must visit places in Nilgiri are Connor and Tranquilitea Tea lounge, where you get to try some of the most exotic teas. You also get the opportunity to take a joy ride in a Toy train and explore the hills of Nilgiri.
A flourishing tea estate located in Kerala once owned by Tata tea company. Tea museum at Nallathanni estate is a great place to acquire knowledge about tea. You can visit their processing facility to witness the entire tea processing.
The largest tea producing center in India. Jorhat Assam is considered to be the Tea capital of the world. One of the oldest tea estates in Assam is Banyan Grove that was established centuries ago. Assam tea has a unique malty flavour which is considered to be the best in the world.
The most famous hill station enfolded by tea estates that produces 25% of India’s total tea production. This place is already very popular for tea tourism among the tourists. Approximately 80 tea estates are there in the hills of Darjeeling. Glenburn Tea Estate is arguably the most renowned tea estate in Darjeeling established in 1860 by Scottish tea planters.
So, why wait anymore ? explore the sprawling green tea estates and sip some of your favourite tea.