Embark on a journey through the famous Sourenee Tea Estate in Darjeeling, India. Experience a plantation tour, enjoy a delicious lunch, visit the factory, and participate in a tea tasting ceremony.
- Darjeeling - You will be escorted from your hotel in Darjeeling to the Sourenee Tea Estate (approximately 2.5 hours). \n\nThe 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.\n\nYou 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.\n\nAfter you enjoy your tea, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Darjeeling.
- 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
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
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
- Partially Wheelchair Non Accessible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
