Darjeeling is home to some of the finest tea estates in the world. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it offers vast, beautiful meadows that attract many tourists.
Gopaldhara Tea Estate, started in 1955, is a newer tea estate. It is one of the biggest tea producers and exports a lot of tea.
Happy Valley Tea Estate is a popular tourist spot in Darjeeling. Visitors come to see how tea is plucked, harvested, and processed.
Formerly called Tukvar Tea Estate, Puttabong Tea Estate is the oldest in Darjeeling. Located at an altitude of 1,500 to 6,500 feet, this vast, scenic tea garden offers views of the snow-covered Kanchenjunga Peak.
Glenburn Tea Estate, founded by the Scotts in 1859, is a scenic estate with the River Rungeet flowing beneath it. It was later passed into private ownership by the Prakash family.
Founded in 1859, Makaibari has remained with the Banerjee family for four generations. It is famous for being home to the world’s first tea factory.