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An Excursion into the World of the famous Darjeeling Tea

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Darjeeling
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Embark on an exclusive journey through Darjeeling's renowned tea estate, Sourenee. Enjoy a guided plantation tour, savor lunch at the manager's bungalow, and partake in a factory visit with tea tasting.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

Services of English Speaking Local Guide
Bottles of mineral water
Lunch
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

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Darjeeling

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 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
03/07/2024 - 30/09/2025
TUESDAY
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SATURDAY
08:30 - 14:30
01/10/2025 - 30/09/2026
TUESDAY
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SATURDAY
08:30 - 14:30

Meeting & Pickup

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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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Meeting Point

The Elgin Darjeeling - Heritage Resort & Spa (Since 1887), HD Lama Road, Darjeeling Jalpaiguri Division West Bengal, India, IN, 734101

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Earliest available date: June 25, 2025
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