An Excursion into the World of the famous Darjeeling Tea

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Darjeeling Tea has gained worldwide recognition.  There are a number of Tea Plantations in the Darjeeling Region.  Sourenee Tea Estate is situated in the picturesque Mirik Valley of the Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. The name Sourenee is a combination of two words: “Sour” – a tree that grows in this region having some medicinal value and “Rani” which indicates ‘Queen of the Valley’.  

You will have a tour of the estate (plantation), then lunch will be served at the Garden Managers Bungalow.  After lunch, you will be given a tour of the factory and take part in a small Tea Tasting Session.
NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.

Highlights
• Plantation Tour
• Lunch
• Factory visit
• Tea Tasting ceremony

What's Included

Services of English Speaking Local Guide
Bottles of mineral water
Lunch
Tea Estate visit including a small Tea Tasting Session
Private Cab
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
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    You will be escorted from your hotel in Darjeeling to the Sourenee Tea Estate  (approximately 2.5 hours).   The Estate covers an area of almost 338 acres stretching at altitudes ranging between 2295 feet to 4265 feet. This garden is mainly fed by rain-water which is available for nearly 8 to 9 months a year. Darjeeling Tea cannot be grown in any other part of the world because of its optimum favorable climate and the indigenous character of its soil and environment. You will have a guided of the estate (plantation) to learn how this special tea is grown. Following, lunch will be served at the Garden Manager’s Bungalow.  You will then tour the factory and see the different steps in Tea manufacture. With your acquired knowledge, you will take part in a small Tea Tasting Session. After you enjoy your tea, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Darjeeling.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
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