Happy Valley Tea Garden | Nearest Tea Garden from Darjeeling | 2nd Oldest Tea Garden of Darjeeling
Happy Valley Tea Garden | Nearest Tea Garden from Darjeeling | 2nd Oldest Tea Garden of Darjeeling Happy Valley Tea Garden is Nearest Tea Garden from Darjeeling town, its at walkable distance of around 15-20minutes from the Darjeeling town , if you take a cab it takes 5 minutes to reach the Garden.
The are spreads over 177 hectares, it is situated at a height of 2,100 metres above sea level, 3 kilometres north of Darjeeling, and employs more than 1500 people.
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About Happy Valley Tea Estate
- Founded: 1854, making it the second-oldest tea estate in Darjeeling.
- Location: About 3 km north of Darjeeling town, at an elevation of roughly 2,100 m.
- Size: About 177 hectares (440 acres), with more than 1,500 people employed across the estate and the processing unit.
- Old bushes: Some tea bushes are estimated to be 80 to 150 years old.
- Factory: Its factory is among the highest tea factories in the world, and the original factory works as a working museum for visitors.
- Reputation: Its hand-rolled tea has been sold at Harrods in London and at Mariage Frères in France.
When to visit
Visitor tours are generally offered every day during daylight hours, and the busiest period is March to May, when the first-flush leaves are plucked and processed. Visiting in this season lets you watch the whole process from leaf to cup. Timings can change, so check at the gate before you go.
Sources: Wikipedia: Happy Valley Tea Estate. Details such as timings and services can change, so please confirm locally before you travel.
More guides: Places to visit in Darjeeling
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