Popular Tea Estates in Darjeeling

The tea domains (gardens) in Darjeeling are one of its significant attractions. In spite of the fact that throughout the years, a few of them have shut down, yet the operational ones cover a region of around 19,000 hectares. Given beneath are a portion of the famous domains.

Ambootia

Ambootia has been in operation since 1850 and is situated at north Kurseong. The height ranges from 950-1450 meters and it covers a region of around 350 hectares. It utilizes around 900 laborers and produces immaculate Darjeeling dark, white, green and oolong tea.

Arya

Arya tea bequest is situated in West Darjeeling and has a height of around 900 to 1820 meters. It covers a territory of around 300 sections of land. A significant part of the tea created from this garden is sent out. Set up it 1885 by Buddhist ministers, it creates around 63,500 kg of tea for each year. It is a guaranteed individual from the Darjeeling Tea Association.

Avongrove

Over half of the tea created in this garden is China Clonal and the rest is the crossover sort. Normal creation is around 60,000 to 70,000 kg for every year. The garden utilizes around 500 specialists and groups of 15 laborers cull from various areas of the garden to ensure that the leaves are of the finest quality.

Badamtam

It is one of the most established bequests in Darjeeling set up in 1861 and sits at a height extending from 350-1830 meters. It has practical experience in the generation of Darjeeling dark tea. It is a standout amongst the most pleasant bequests and offers an awesome perspective of the Kanchenjunga.

Balsun

Balasun is situated at the north of Kurseong and traverses over a range of 180 hectares. Built up in 1871, the garden is named after the Balasun River that streams at its base. The temperature of the garden shifts between 7°C - 30°C and it produces tea with a run of the mill muscatel china enhance.

Bannockburn

Bannockburn was initially settled in the 1850s. This domain covers a zone of around 143 hectares and is situated in the West Darjeeling valley. It delivers around 75,000 kg of tea yearly and the leaves brag of fruity and new flavors. About 500 laborers work here.

Chamong

A 100% natural bequest, Chamong covers an aggregate territory of 332 hectares. Tea is developed in 138 hectares while the rest of the range contains woods, towns and industrial facility set up. It is situated at the Rungbong valley at a height of around 1850 meters. Yearly creation is around 75,000 kg.