Darjeeling Trip Overview
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.
Highlights
• Plantation Tour
• Lunch
• Factory visit
• Tea Tasting ceremony
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Darjeeling, India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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.
Highlights
• Plantation Tour
• Lunch
• Factory visit
• Tea Tasting ceremony
Itinerary
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Stop At: Darjeeling, Darjeeling, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
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.
Duration: 6 hours
