What is Darjeeling Famous for?

The largest tea estate is Okai tea estate belonging to the Goodrike group in Mirik. The most famous is of course the Makaibari tea estate while the most expensive teas are manufactured by the Castleton tea estates.

Tukvar and Reeshihat tea estatesare also famous. Most of these estates have homestays where tourists can enjoy the hospitality and culture of the locals.

These estates provide a source of income from tea and tourism. All the sub divisions of the darjeeling district have tea estates.

You just can't miss them. The fresh air and great tea provided by these estates are the essence of this District

There is an old law from the British era prohibiting cultivation of tea in kitchen gardens ( privately) . Central tea research institutions are located in Kurseong. It is a subject of great interest .

Of historical note there were one or two German tea estates prior to the first world war however these were annexed by the British after the war but their Germany names carry on.

Of note the Stein thali tea estate started by Joachim Stoelke know as Paris Kaman and the Lingia and Tumsom tea estates by the Wernicke family. The tea estates cover about 6000hectares of this district.