Explore with Araiya - The History of Palampur Tea Gardens



Ever heard of the term tea-tourism? In Palampur, you will understand why the world is so obsessed with tea-estates! No site seems better than the slopes of tea-plantations with ice-capped mountains in the background. People have only recently discovered how mesmerizing the tea-plantations of Kangra Valley are even though they exist there since the early 1900s.

The tea-plantations have amazing scenery with the majestic Dhauladhar in the background. The best part of staying in the region is the mornings, the dewy tea-leaves spread a different aroma altogether which freshens up the mood. When you book with Araiya, you get to see the most interesting views of the Kangra Valley from the hotel itself as the town of Palampur lies at the confluence of the plains and hills. One of the most notable tea estates of the region is the Dharmsala Tea Co which has been operational since 1882 and has been providing some of the finest varieties of tea since then. The Dharmsala Tea Co is owned by the Mann family which is a prominent business family from the Kangra Valley.

The uniqueness of the tea-variety grown here earned the region a GI (Geographical Indication) tag in 2005 by the Office of the Controller-General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, Chennai. 

 Most tea-estates in the region offer guided tours to their factories, estate, and plantations. The tours are very insightful as you get to know the process of growing tea and how different flavors are processed. The best time to visit the tea-estates is from April to June because the days are sunny and the evenings are chilly. Just make sure to use a high SPF sunblock to avoid any irritation caused by the sun. 

Both black and green teas are cultivated in the Kangra region since the starting. However, due to the devastating earthquake of 1905, most of the factories in the area were shut down and the British were forced to sell the estates and leave the area. 

Today, one of the most visited tea estates of the area is the Towa Tea Estate located at an altitude of 6500 feet. One key differentiator between the tea of Palampur and elsewhere in the world is the flavor. The varieties grown here are mostly the Chinese variety and almost all tea-estates are at an altitude of a minimum of 4000 feet.

No planning needed to explore the tea plantations of Kangra Valley, simply book with Araiya.






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