A vacation in the hills sounds like a lovely idea any time of the year. Now imagine these hills being covered in vast stretches of tea plantations. Just rows and rows of tea bushes laid out like a blanket over the hill slopes. It certainly paints a pretty picture!
India is one of the leading tea-producing countries in the world. Darjeeling, Assam or Munnar are just a few of the popular tea-producing regions in this country. These commercial tea estates are a great opportunity for tea tourism. Similar to the wine tourism prevalent in the vineyards of Europe, tea tourism is all about enjoying a pleasant stay at a cozy tea estate and witnessing the process of tea production right in front of your eyes. Tea tourism in Darjeeling is actually quite popular among domestic and foreign travelers. The large tea estates of Assam are also quite popular for tea tourism. The dreamy scenery of the tea gardens in Munnar also makes it quite a favorite. Some of the most well-known tea tourism destinations in India are: Assam Assam is the world's largest tea producing region, with most of the tea plantations found on either side of the Brahmaputra River. The state is home to more than 800 tea estates. Jorhat, a district in the central of the Brahmaputra River Valley, is famously known as the ‘Tea Capital of the World’. With innumerable tea plantations in the region, Jorhat is the best suited for tea tourism in Assam. Tourists can have a relaxed time here surrounded by the sprawling tea estates. Darjeeling One of the leading hill stations, Darjeeling is known for its lush green hills covered in large expanses of tea plantations. Commercial tea production in this region was introduced during the British rule, and there are a few tea estates which are more than 100 years old. Darjeeling Tea is considered to be one of the finest blends of tea in the world; often referred to as the ‘Champagne of Teas’. This admiration of Darjeeling Tea all over the world has made tea tourism in Darjeeling quite popular. Tourists are willing to pay higher costs to experience a luxurious stay at a tea estate in the hills of Darjeeling with its mesmerizing views. Munnar Another hill station developed by the British, Munnar is the pride and joy of Kerala. Surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations, Munnar offers the most beautiful views. The tea gardens here at Munnar are quite majestic to look at. The opportunity to stay at a tea estate and roam around freely along the tea plantations is something most people prefer, thus, tea tourism in Munnar is quite popular. There are several tea estates in the region that offer pleasant stays for tourists. Palampur Located in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Palampur is an offbeat hill station surrounded by bright green tea plantations and breathtaking views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks. There are multiple tea estates in the region, some of them privately owned, that are into commercial production of tea. The vast expanses of tea gardens in the region have made Palampur the ‘Tea Capital of North India’. It is one of the emerging destinations for tea tourism.
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