Monday, 5 November 2018

The top Tea Tourism Destinations in India


India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world, second only to China. Tea cultivation was introduced in India around the early 1800s by the British East India Company. Today, India is one of the leading exporters of tea in the world. Darjeeling Tea and Assam Tea are grown exclusively only in India, and known for their unique taste and flavor.
The concept of tea tourism is relatively new in India. It can be best explained as the eastern counterpart to Europe’s famous wine tourism. Similar to how tourists get a chance to live in the vineyard estates and witness the steps of wine making, tea tourism also encourages tourists to enjoy a stay in tea estate resorts. They may participate in the tea plucking activity, visit a tea factory, and witness the different methods of commercial tea processing. Complimentary tea tasting sessions are also provided. 

The various tea plantations in Assam, Darjeeling and Munnar enjoy a great deal of tourist appeal. Some of the tea estates in these tea-producing regions are more than a few centuries old. They attract a fair share of visitors all round the year. 

Some of the best destinations in India are: 

Assam

Assam is the single largest tea-growing region in the world. The tea plantations can be found on on either side of the Brahmaputra River. Assam tea is known for its characteristic malty flavor and strong bright color. The state has more than 800 tea estates in the region. A tea festival is held every year in November in Jorhat – a district located in central of the Brahmaputra valley, often referred to as the "Tea Capital of the World". Tourists can enjoy a memorable getaway surrounded by the lush greenery of tea plantations. 


Darjeeling
Tea tourism in Darjeeling is quite an attraction. Built on the hilly slopes of Himalayas, the tea plantations of Darjeeling paint a stunning picture against the backdrop of snow-clad mountain peaks. Darjeeling Tea is golden or amber in color and has a unique delicate flavor. The brew is often referred to as “Champagne of Teas” because of its “muscatel” taste. Darjeeling has many tea estate resorts where they can enjoy a quite retreat away from the city life. Enjpy the serene view of Himalayas while sipping a warm cup of tea!



Munnar

A popular hill station in Kerala, Munnar welcomes all tourists with a spectacular view of miles upon miles of tea plantations surrounding the valley. Teas of this region have a medium fragrance and obtain golden liquor with an orange tinge. Munnar is home to some of the largest tea producing estates. Tourists get an excellent chance to stroll through the tea gardens while enjoying the scenic mountain views. 

Nilgiri Mountains

The Nilgiri district in Tamil Nadu is known for its deliciously fragrant and exquisitely aromatic tea. The brisk liquor and elegant flavor of Nilgiri tea is contributed by the rainfall and atmospheric condition of the region. The tea brews to golden yellow liquor with high tones of delicate floral notes. The combination of fragrance and briskness makes Nilgiri Tea a truly unique flavor.

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