Trifter

Tea tourism is the new flavor of season in Himachal Pradesh. A host of British -era tea estates nestling in the foothills of the majestic snow clad Dhauladhar Mountains in the Kangra region have re-invented themselves as hot tourist destination. Set amidst pine dotted rolling lush green tea gardens they serve up a heady mix of stimulation and serenity.

Located at 5000 ft above sea level in the proximity of Palampur, a bustling small town about 40 km from Dharamshala, the tea garden resorts is an off-beat retreat that is really invigorating.

Though Kangra is famous for rare and pure Chinese hybrid tea plantations in the country it is only in the recent years that tea tourism has been catching up. Many stone and wood residences are converted into luxury cottages and guest houses.

These tea resorts offer eclectic and exotic ambience and amenities. They cater to tasting hand-made tea to Ayurvedic massage. The Kangra tea is a social ritual for connoisseurs. The best season to experience the delights of life in tea gardens are between March-June and September-November.

How to Reach

• Air: The nearest airport is Gaggal, 50 km from Palampur
• Rail: The nearest broad gauge railhead is Pathankot, 95 km from Kangra.
• Road: Palampur is well-connected by road with other places of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla

Where to Stay

• Tara Villa Resort
• Country Cottage
• Silver Oaks Mountain Resort