Selim Hills – DDT8 – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / North Bengal Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri Town – Selim Hills Tea Estate Bungalow (03 Nights) - Factory & Local sightseeing (Optional) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / North Bengal Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri Town
Day - 01 - Arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / North Bengal Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri Town and Transfer to Selim Hills (Kurseong) - Our representative will assist you to reach Selim Hill Tea estate Bungalow - Distance of 75 kilometres i.e. 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Kurseong / Kharsang means the ‘Land of the white Orchids’ in Lepcha and is situated at an elevation of nearly 4100 feet (1524 meters) below - Ghoomtee, one of the finest blends of orthodox tea producing Garden is conveniently located near Kurseong on the Hill cart Road on the way to Darjeeling - The garden is set in picturesque surroundings and is also certified as organic Garden - Kurseong also offers a spectacular view of the road, rail track of the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railways (DHR) and the local market - Night stay at Tea Estate Bungalow
Day - 02 - Tea Factory and Tea Garden visit - Early morning breakfast - Visit Factory to have an idea of Tea production – - Picture perfect in the true sense of the term, discover what's life in a tea estate is all about from dawn to dusk - Rich in anti-oxidants, this amazing tea strengthens immune system - It courses through your veins and helps you unwind …. Relax with a feeling of being, mystical, magical ….. Visit to the four main section of Production unit i.e. Withering – Fermentation – Drying – Sorting will be done - If possible one can participate in Tea Tasting in the same day - Back to room for lunch - Afternoon stroll around the area or Tea plantation – Evening free – One can visit the local staff or resident of the area or have some book from library and go through It – Night stay in the Bungalow
Day - 03 - Local Sightseeing at Kurseong (Or Local Sightseeing to Darjeeling can be arranged) - Early morning breakfast - Visit for Local sightseeing – The Deer Park on Dow Hill, 4 kilometres from town, houses an amusement park, a forest museum – The Buddhist Gompas at Downhill Road - The St Paul’s Church - Next is Giddhapahar Mandir and the museum dedicated to freedom fighter Netaji Subash Chandra Bose contains some old memorabilia such as photographs and letters and this place is also worth the visit – Eagle’s Craig is ideal spot for view of the surrounding hills and plains known for the Sunset - Back to room for lunch - Afternoon stroll around the area or Tea plantation – Evening free – One can visit the local staff or resident of the area or have some book from library and go through It – Night stay in the Bungalow
Day - 04 - Departure via Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / North Bengal Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri Town - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / North Bengal Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri Town - Early morning breakfast - Visit around the garden meeting the officials and residents of the garden - Next one has to drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB). It is approximately a distance of 65 kilometres i.e. 2 - 2 ½ hours drive to the town of Siliguri and another half an hour to Bagdogra Airport (IXB or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – Forwarding Journey
- Tea Packages are designed for guest to visit Tea Estate and Factory Only
- Sightseeing options are kept in each package
- Guest will have to state their interest to opt for sightseeing in advance accordingly the sightseeing can be arranged
- Manufacturing of Tea is continuous after April till October
- Tea Tasting Session is optional and if during the visit Tea Tasting is done guest can participate
- Tea Tasting session are quite nice and worth participating
- Climate is generally pleasant with temperature between 7 degree and 20 degree Celsius
- Monsoon is severe but enjoyable
- Tea estate has access from Kurseong, Darjeeling, Gangtok and Siliguri
- All these gardens are ideal retreats throughout the year
- The package includes visit to Tea Factory to watch Production
- Participation in Tea Testing Session
- Longer stay includes lectures and Tea Estate visit for plantation details, plucking details etc
- Visit to Tea Estate are fixed with prior notice and not exceeding 20 Guests
- Tea Tourism is limited to few Estates only
- There is Sightseeing options to nearby places also which can be included in the package
- Packages are also tailor made as per requirement
- Group sizes should range from 2 - 20 Guest for 3 to 12 days
- For group of 40 Guest Visit two batches are made each of 20 guests
- Certificate course (Academic Program) are also organized by us
- Excursion, Family Tour, School / College group, academic session are also organized by us
- Guide, Teachers, One day tea estate trekking etc is available with us
- Sightseeing options in the packages are for few places only
- It is advisable to explore the Tea estate only instead of visiting the standard sightseeing packages of Mass tourism destinations
- Tea Tourism Bungalows / Home stay are less compared to hotels of the region hence early bookings are solicited
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