Tea Pluckers' Day
Overview
Oral accounts and letters say that literally, the vagabonds from across the seas came to make a fortune here. Darjeeling Tea furnished them more than they could imagine. The intangible quality of craftsmanship and skilled labour behind the success of this drink will make you envious to live their life for a day. Experience behind the scenes of Darjeeling Tea like no other.
Tea Pluckers' Day is an extensive activity starting in the morning from the guests' hotel. We would drive to a tea garden/tea estate far away from the town to explore the opportunity of spending a whole day, i.e., breakfast to evening tea like a tea plucker at the garden does. We have mentioned a list of our partner tea gardens and depending on the real-time availability, we take our travellers to one of them. We serve a packed breakfast with fresh fruits and organic Darjeeling Tea. A Tea Garden tour, Forest Hike, Tea Factory Visits, A Walk through the Estate, Tea Tasting, Lunch, etc. are highlights of the tour.
Tea Pluckers' Day is an extensive activity starting in the morning from the guests' hotel. We would drive to a tea garden/tea estate far away from the town to explore the opportunity of spending a whole day, i.e., breakfast to evening tea like a tea plucker at the garden does. We have mentioned a list of our partner tea gardens and depending on the real-time availability, we take our travellers to one of them. We serve a packed breakfast with fresh fruits and organic Darjeeling Tea. A Tea Garden tour, Forest Hike, Tea Factory Visits, A Walk through the Estate, Tea Tasting, Lunch, etc. are highlights of the tour.
Inclusions
- Brunch - Tea or Coffee, packed breakfast or snacks, lunch
- Walking sticks, if required.
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- An elaborate Tea Tasting
- Tea Garden and Tea Estate visit
- Entry/Admission - Chamong Tea Estate Garden
- Entry/Admission - Tumsong Tea Retreat
- Entry/Admission - Mim Tea Estate (AYCL)
- Entry/Admission - Turzum & Sungma Tea Factory
- Entry/Admission - Tea Garden
- Entry/Admission - GING TEA ESTATE
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tea Garden, Darjeeling 734101 India
Oral accounts and letters say that literally, the vagabonds from across the seas came to make a fortune here. Darjeeling Tea furnished them more than they could imagine. The intangible quality of craftsmanship and skilled labour behind the success of this drink will make you envious to live their life for a day. Experience the behind the scenes of Darjeeling Tea like no other.
Tea Pluckers' Day is a day trip starting in the morning. We would drive to a tea garden/tea estate far away from the town to explore the opportunity of spending a whole day, i.e., breakfast to evening tea like a Tea Plucker at the garden does. We serve packed breakfast with fresh fruits and organic Darjeeling Tea. A Tea Garden tour, Forest Hike, Tea Factory Visits, A walk in the estate, Tea Tasting, Lunch are part of the tours and highlight it as one of our highly rated activities. Depending upon availability and your preference, we choose a tea garden or a tea estate from the following list.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: GING TEA ESTATE, E Lebong Rd, Ging Tea Garden, West Bengal 734105, India
Established in 1864, Ging Tea Estate is one of the major heritage tea estates among the eighty seven tea gardens located in the Lebong hills of Darjeeling.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Rangaroong Tea Garden, Rangaroong Tea Garden, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
One of the most unexplored and untold tea gardens of the Darjeeling hills, nestled between the Senchal West Forest Range and Darjeeling town is a paradise to experience.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Pubong Tea Garden, West Bengal, India
Established in the mid 19th Century, Poobong spreads across the green horizon below the Sukhia Pokhri range of the Darjeeling Hills. Poobong Tea Room is an add-on attraction here!
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Soom Tea Garden, West Bengal 734104, India
Soom Tea Garden is known for its serene natural beauty. Soom a Lepcha name means a triangle. It hosts a unique habitat surrounded with cherry blossoms, tall pine and rhododendron trees.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Mim Tea Estate (AYCL), 2598+X5V, Mim Tea Garden, West Bengal 734221, India
Belongs to the centuries old Scottish established farm Andrew & Yule Company Ltd., the Mim Tea Estate is one of the most beautiful villages in the Darjeeling district.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Chamong Tea Estate Garden, X44R+XR3, Pokhribong Khasmahal, Chamu Tea Garden, West Bengal 734216, India
Chamong is one of the most widespread and diverse tea gardens from Darjeeling. It produces some of the most unique qualities of organic teas.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Tumsong Tea Retreat, Tumsong Tea Estate, Darjeeling, Tumsong Tea Garden, West Bengal 734102, India
An epitome of beauty and heritage, Tumsong Tea Retreat is a rejoice to an absolutely unique Darjeeling Tea Experience.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Ring Tong Tea Garden, West Bengal, India
Ringtong is known for its quality plucking. Over the centuries, it has developed an exemplary reputation on the quality exports of Darjeeling teas.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Phubsering Tea Garden, West Bengal, India
One of the oldest tea estates of the Darjeeling hills, Phoosbering Tea Estate offers a distinctive quality of organic tea.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Turzum & Sungma Tea Factory, W5VF+3C9, Tarzun Tea Garden, West Bengal 734214, India
Boasting a boutique range of Darjeeling teas, Turzum and Sungma are two jewel villages on the Darjeeling hills.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Tukvar Tea Garden, West Bengal, India
Tukvar offers a majestic experience and view of the lesser Himalayan hills. One can also hike down to the river following the tea experience.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Makai Bari Tea Garden, Makai Bari Tea Garden, Kurseong, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
A perfect combination of nature, history, and heritage, Makaibari is one of the Darjeeling's oldest organic tea estate.
Duration: 5 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tea Garden, Darjeeling 734101 India
Oral accounts and letters say that literally, the vagabonds from across the seas came to make a fortune here. Darjeeling Tea furnished them more than they could imagine. The intangible quality of craftsmanship and skilled labour behind the success of this drink will make you envious to live their life for a day. Experience the behind the scenes of Darjeeling Tea like no other.
Tea Pluckers' Day is a day trip starting in the morning. We would drive to a tea garden/tea estate far away from the town to explore the opportunity of spending a whole day, i.e., breakfast to evening tea like a Tea Plucker at the garden does. We serve packed breakfast with fresh fruits and organic Darjeeling Tea. A Tea Garden tour, Forest Hike, Tea Factory Visits, A walk in the estate, Tea Tasting, Lunch are part of the tours and highlight it as one of our highly rated activities. Depending upon availability and your preference, we choose a tea garden or a tea estate from the following list.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: GING TEA ESTATE, E Lebong Rd, Ging Tea Garden, West Bengal 734105, India
Established in 1864, Ging Tea Estate is one of the major heritage tea estates among the eighty seven tea gardens located in the Lebong hills of Darjeeling.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Rangaroong Tea Garden, Rangaroong Tea Garden, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
One of the most unexplored and untold tea gardens of the Darjeeling hills, nestled between the Senchal West Forest Range and Darjeeling town is a paradise to experience.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Pubong Tea Garden, West Bengal, India
Established in the mid 19th Century, Poobong spreads across the green horizon below the Sukhia Pokhri range of the Darjeeling Hills. Poobong Tea Room is an add-on attraction here!
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Soom Tea Garden, West Bengal 734104, India
Soom Tea Garden is known for its serene natural beauty. Soom a Lepcha name means a triangle. It hosts a unique habitat surrounded with cherry blossoms, tall pine and rhododendron trees.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Mim Tea Estate (AYCL), 2598+X5V, Mim Tea Garden, West Bengal 734221, India
Belongs to the centuries old Scottish established farm Andrew & Yule Company Ltd., the Mim Tea Estate is one of the most beautiful villages in the Darjeeling district.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Chamong Tea Estate Garden, X44R+XR3, Pokhribong Khasmahal, Chamu Tea Garden, West Bengal 734216, India
Chamong is one of the most widespread and diverse tea gardens from Darjeeling. It produces some of the most unique qualities of organic teas.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Tumsong Tea Retreat, Tumsong Tea Estate, Darjeeling, Tumsong Tea Garden, West Bengal 734102, India
An epitome of beauty and heritage, Tumsong Tea Retreat is a rejoice to an absolutely unique Darjeeling Tea Experience.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Ring Tong Tea Garden, West Bengal, India
Ringtong is known for its quality plucking. Over the centuries, it has developed an exemplary reputation on the quality exports of Darjeeling teas.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Phubsering Tea Garden, West Bengal, India
One of the oldest tea estates of the Darjeeling hills, Phoosbering Tea Estate offers a distinctive quality of organic tea.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Turzum & Sungma Tea Factory, W5VF+3C9, Tarzun Tea Garden, West Bengal 734214, India
Boasting a boutique range of Darjeeling teas, Turzum and Sungma are two jewel villages on the Darjeeling hills.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Tukvar Tea Garden, West Bengal, India
Tukvar offers a majestic experience and view of the lesser Himalayan hills. One can also hike down to the river following the tea experience.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Makai Bari Tea Garden, Makai Bari Tea Garden, Kurseong, Darjeeling District, West Bengal
A perfect combination of nature, history, and heritage, Makaibari is one of the Darjeeling's oldest organic tea estate.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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April 2023
The Tea Pluckers Day tour was everything I had hoped for. A stunning tea estate which I was able to walk around and meet the tea pickers, a guided tour of the factory and the process for tea production, a tea tasting and finally a magnificent lunch at the original colonial manager’s bungalow over...
The Tea Pluckers Day tour was everything I had hoped for. A stunning tea estate which I was able to walk around and meet the tea pickers, a guided tour of the factory and the process for tea production, a tea tasting and finally a magnificent lunch at the original colonial manager’s bungalow overlooking the estate and the mountains beyond. My guide Sohom was excellent and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Darjeeling and tea production. All in all a wonderful experience. Thank you Darjeeling Walks!Gypsygauri
March 2023
Sometimes, destiny works in mysterious ways to bring you experiences you could not have imagined. Discovering Darjeeling walks one day before my trip was one such brush with serendipity. I did not plan anything until the evening before I had to fly to Darjeeling. Quite by chance, I came across an...
Sometimes, destiny works in mysterious ways to bring you experiences you could not have imagined. Discovering Darjeeling walks one day before my trip was one such brush with serendipity. I did not plan anything until the evening before I had to fly to Darjeeling. Quite by chance, I came across an article on the internet that featured Darjeeling walks and took my chances with them. The first day I booked the Walk of Peace with them and we had two wonderful explorers, Yoksang and Sohom accompany us. The walk through the dense pine forests was just the thing I needed to calm my weary mind and soul. Away from the hustle of the main town of Darjeeling, I fell in love with the fresh scent of the forest and the sound of the birds and the bees. So impressed was I, that I booked my second tour with them while being on the first one. The second activity with them was the tea pluckers day. We walked down an entire hill to reach the Tumsung tea estate. It's not necessary for everyone to walk down the hill if you cannot walk but walking down to an estate was a surreal experience. It was my birthday and they took us to the most beautiful English bungalow in the midst of a tea estate to celebrate my day. We had lunch in the pristine garden and all along Yoksang and Sohom made sure we were comfortable in every way. They even lugged a cake for me in the middle of the jungle. They're very considerate and very thoughtful as a team. I cannot wait to explore more with this delightful team.bjd60
December 2022
This was an amazing experience. I love Darjeeling Tea and being from Australia was so fascinated with how it is made from the picking to the end product. Our tour guide was Amit and I can not recommend him high enough. He has a fantastic knowledge of the whole area, we had the pleasure of having...
This was an amazing experience. I love Darjeeling Tea and being from Australia was so fascinated with how it is made from the picking to the end product. Our tour guide was Amit and I can not recommend him high enough. He has a fantastic knowledge of the whole area, we had the pleasure of having him as our guide for three days. We also did the Heritage Walk and on day three visited a village and enjoyed their hospitality and a long walk downhill to a river then back up again. Thank you Amit and thank you Darjeeling Walks. An incredible experience.Patrick_D
December 2022
Amit was a wonderful guide. We had many great conversations about everything from tea to politics. I enjoyed sharing my music tastes with him and learning his. It was a wonderful exchange of culture. The tea farm visit was very nice. While it wasn’t picking season, we were able to see the facto...
Amit was a wonderful guide. We had many great conversations about everything from tea to politics. I enjoyed sharing my music tastes with him and learning his. It was a wonderful exchange of culture. The tea farm visit was very nice. While it wasn’t picking season, we were able to see the factory and learn about the process. The process is fairly simple and hasn’t changed much, if any, in a long time.BarnaliSinha
July 2022
It was a memorable experience to walk amidst the lush green tea estate surrounded by forest-covered hills, with clear blue skies above. To hear the sound of the river suddenly while hiking across the trail and touch the cool water from the mountain spring was a divine takeaway. We don't know whet...
It was a memorable experience to walk amidst the lush green tea estate surrounded by forest-covered hills, with clear blue skies above. To hear the sound of the river suddenly while hiking across the trail and touch the cool water from the mountain spring was a divine takeaway. We don't know whether it was a wildflower or a fruit, but when it falls from its source, it looks like a swarm of butterflies landing on you, it was such a magical sight! Making such beautiful memories of a lifetime, we climbed back up the narrow hilly track that took us down to the river to return to our starting point. Starting the morning with a delicious breakfast followed by a heartwarming lunch comprising of a spread of freshly home-cooked local delicacies, the day was filled with history and an inimitable experience of the tea garden and ended on a delightful note. The man who guided us on such a priceless journey, leaving an indelible mark on our memory and helping us realise the true essence of Darjeeling was Anirban Dutta of Darjeeling Walks. Such sincerity blended with the ability to cooperate in any situation is only possessed by someone who is a nature lover himself. Also, it was a pleasure to have Rahul of Darjeeling Walks with us, who is equally skilled and sincere with a compassionate heart. We enjoyed the tea tasting thoroughly too. Anirban's in-depth knowledge of the tea production and market is sure to give you a pleasant surprise. Going close to the mountains and watching the daily life and the process of farming in the rural clusters on the hillside became fond memories we will cherish forever. Last but not least, the joy of seeing the majestic Kanchenjunga from so close and the experience of treading a hilly path covered in snow to reach a spectacular viewpoint was unparalleled and inexplicable. It is not easy to take the responsibility of guiding travellers across a mountainous stretch and complete the arduous task with care and caution, but Darjeeling Walks does it effortlessly. Many thanks to all the members of Darjeeling Walks for creating the opportunity for us to witness Darjeeling from a whole new perspective. Needless to say, we returned home with tonnes of precious memories and a refreshed soul.Ashutoshmandloi
June 2022
We started our day with delicious breakfast and started walking in to forest with guide Anirban and other tourist we started at 10 am and it was perfect time for walking into forest ,we have seen magnificent scenery inside the jungle then we enjoyed rain in the mid way then we reached to the vill...
We started our day with delicious breakfast and started walking in to forest with guide Anirban and other tourist we started at 10 am and it was perfect time for walking into forest ,we have seen magnificent scenery inside the jungle then we enjoyed rain in the mid way then we reached to the village and ate nepali food their which was extraordinary tasty. Then we went back to the hotel after having black tea, then in the Evening we visited Mall road which has a beautiful collection of antique items ,jackets and tea . On the next day we started at early at 8 am and went to rock tea garden which is at some distance from our Darjeeling ,we reaches to the top and start walking in downward direction towards tea garden and river we spend almost whole day by enjoy walking and watching river scenery which gives you wonderful experience of Darjeeling then we came to top by walking and enjoyed egg wai wai at homestay. On the third day we started at 11 am and it was our food tour in Darjeeling Anirban started giving us exposure of good food in Darjeeling some dish name i am remembering right now are Jhol momo nepali Laphing tibetian food Chicken shabta Thai fried rice Remembering tastiest food watering my mouth again and again Thanks to Anirban and Rahul who helped me in exploring Darjeeling by walking and trust me you will have more and more fun if you take their services ,also thanks to Vaishali who helped me in choosing gifts for my female friends.