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Happy Valley Tea Estate

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Historical tea plantation offering tours showing the harvesting & processing of tea leaves. People often mention Darjeeling, estate, garden, visit, Happy, factory, oldest, process, Valley, tour,


Address

3725+HC5, Lebong Cart Rd, Chauk Bazaar, Near, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India

Contact

+91 80177 00700

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 4:30 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 9 am to 4:30 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Darjeeling (31) estate (23) garden (17) visit (14) Happy (11) factory (11) oldest (9) process (8) Valley (8) tour (8)
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  • 5/5 Suman M. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit in Darjeeling. Tea garden as well as a tourist place. The garden is open to public and visitors can take pictures and more thing, learn about tea plantation and and the process of tea production. There is also a museum on the premises that showcases the history of the garden and Darjeeling tea industry
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jayanth B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most pleasant and refreshing places to visit in Darjeeling. Happy Valley is just a 20-30 minute walk from Mall Road, or from the main taxi stand. You can even get taxis until there as it won't cost you too much. The tea gardens are beautiful to look at and have a gentle soothing aroma too. The factory has a guided tour for just ₹100, the guide takes you through the entire process of making tea from tea leaves with a testing of 6 different varieties in the end. If you go during spring or autumn, when the harvesting is in process, you will get to see the machines at work during the tour too. Don't forget to take a stroll around the tea gardens through the narrow foot trails too! The cafe outside has a very polite host and some nice snacks you can have.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harsh G. 2 years ago on Google
    Another scenic and experiencing place in Darjeeling. Happy valley tea estate is one of the biggest tea gardens of Darjeeling. When I visited there, the tea factory was closed due to off season and it probably starts after April. You can visit the tea garden via cab or taxi, we took a shortcut to reach their by walking only. The greenery is scenic for some beautiful pics.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anindya P. 8 months ago on Google
    It is the nearest tea estate of Darjeeling city. It is the second oldest Tea estate in Darjeeling district, still you can find the tea tree of one and half a century old. They are expert in orthodox tea, you can test different type of tea in there tea boutique. Ticket price to watch tea boutique and factory is Rs 100, it will open at 9 a.m. If you want you can walk down to see the tea estate properly, at the end of road there is last village, only 17 family live there.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suman Kalyan Kar (. 2 years ago on Google
    If you want to see how the tea is processed then you can visit their factory. Rs 100 for each visitors . They will demonstrate everything. Factory closes at 4 pm. you can visit their tea garden at free of cost.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Aparna A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most hyped destination in Darjeeling. The plantation was deserted when we entered. The charge is rs 100 per person and the tour is super short showing non operational machinery. Not worth the trip. There is a sense of rudeness with the staff. The tea in display is very very expensive. Only visit if you time and money to waste.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Souvik D. 1 year ago on Google
    Established in 1854, it is Darjeeling's second oldest tea estate. Spread 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.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saheli B. 1 year ago on Google
    Happy valley tea estate is a tea garden in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.we are very happy to visit in this garden. Their,s tea preparation and processing is so good.thanks to all😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RAHUL M. 9 months ago on Google
    It is Darjeeling’s second oldest tea estate. Situated around 3 km north of town, below Hill Cart Road, accessible via Lochnager Road from Chowk Bazaar, this tea estate is the closest tea estate to Darjeeling town, and tourists often visit the garden. It's very beautiful 😍 ....specially during the pre monsoon season absolutely beautiful and full of green and surrounded by floating clouds....just beautiful to observe😍.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nilanjan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this tea estate, serene and calming. Nice your around the factory which explains the tea culture and which has some rare pictures as well! The gardens are nice and you can see the tea leaves being plucked
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Łukasz 5 months ago on Google
    A beautiful, traditional place. The tea factory is very impressive. A guided tour of the factory is a must. Great tea tasting and at the end you can do some tea shopping. I highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Som B. 10 months ago on Google
    Happy Valley Tea Estate is a tea garden in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Established in 1854, it is Darjeeling's second oldest tea estate. Spread over 177 hectares (440 acres), it is situated at a height of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea level, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Darjeeling, and employs more than 1500 people. Location - 3725+HC5, Lebong Cart Rd, Chauk Bazaar, Near, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manab R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful enchanting landscape which can easily blow your mind.This tea Estate has been started about 100 years ago,before Independence by the Britishers.Flavour and Aroma of this Darjeeling tea is just awasome.To enter this tea estate you don't have to pay any rupees,it's totally free of cost.When you enter into this garden,you can see some counter where you can take traditional gorkha costumes as shown in the pictures(Rent-₹50/Dress).You can click pictures as well.But You can't take tea leaves without permission. That's all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nitesh L. 5 months ago on Google
    This is below from Main Darjeeling Bazzar it just take for you 20-25min by car. Most of local and visitors visit this place. You can also buy best of best Darjeeling tea from there! Must visit Amazing place to visit in Darjeeling. Tea garden as well as a tourist place. The garden is open to public and visitors can take pictures and more thing, learn about tea plantation and and the process of tea production. There is also a museum on the premises that showcases the history of the garden and Darjeeling tea industry
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 avijit m. 1 year ago on Google
    Happy Valley Tea Estate is a Tea Garden in Darjeeling District in the Indian state of West Bengal. Established in 1854, it is Darjeeling’s second oldest tea estate. Loved this tea estate, serene and calming. Nice your around the factory which explains the tea culture and which has some rare pictures as well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Radhika N. 10 months ago on Google
    It is also known as Chitrakut bazaar. As you park your car from no.15 parking via steps you reach the entrance of the valley. Overlooking the mountains for a second your breathe quickens crossing the thought- wow. Here you should remember one thing, steps are too steep too slippery so every step you should watch where you are laying your feet. There are corners facing the valley, there standing you get a better picture of the whole place. Green step cut tea leaves, mountains and houses in between. In between mist crosses and clears. A long walk on the path laid towards the end of the valley, gives you breath taking views. There are lot of eateries plus people giving local costumes to wear for rent. The costume where you hold a basket for collecting teas is very famous. A great spot filled with best lush greenery. As you come out, there are small shops selling tea, tea powder and local fruits plus momos. A place for nature lovers where I feel you could never get this much if beauty anywhere.

  • 4/5 Varun S. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to the happy valley tea estate expecting to get lovely tea at prices lower than the market. But no. The prices were equally high. The employees were sweet and they gave us a nice tour. They charge an entry fee of Rs 100 which is not adjusted against the purchases and also it has to be in cash. Even the tea they sell, they expect cash. Though they took card and didn’t give receipt. The place and the factory, however, is nice and a change from the city crowd.

  • 4/5 AK S. 10 months ago on Google
    Very beautiful views, nature wind flow, very big tea garden. There is situated a shop for biscuits, chocolate.

  • 5/5 Trideep S. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the best Tea gardens situated in Darjeeling. A must visit for roamers/ wanderers.

  • 5/5 Aishwarya S. 7 months ago on Google
    Happy valley tea estate is situated in the lower level of the city and will take approximately 2 hours from the city to go, finish the tour and come back. They had tea process tour, tea tasting and purchase section, which took about 30 mins in total. the factory incharge are very courteous and explained the tea process very nicely( worth visiting for kids and adults) and also the tea tasting gives an idea of their product- whether one wants to buy or not. Established in 1854 Happy Valley tea estate is Darjeeling’s second oldest tea estate . A lovely tea garden with lovely view of the garden as well as town.

  • 5/5 Kamal H. 7 months ago on Google
    Happy Valley Tea Estate is a Tea Garden in Darjeeling District in the Indian state of West Bengal. Established in 1854, it is Darjeeling’s second oldest tea estate. Very well worth a visit if you are in the Darjeeling area. Beautiful scenic views as you approach the tea estate. There is tea tasting also and you can buy premium quality tea from here

  • 4/5 Masuma B. 9 months ago on Google
    Happy Valley Tea Garden is a renowned tea estate nestled in the picturesque hills of Darjeeling. It is one of the oldest and most famous tea gardens in the region, known for producing high-quality Darjeeling tea. Spread over vast acres of lush greenery, Happy Valley Tea Garden is a sight to behold. The neatly manicured rows of tea bushes create a visually captivating landscape. The tea plants, predominantly the Camellia sinensis variety, are meticulously tended to by skilled workers who carefully pluck the tea leaves by hand, ensuring the finest quality. Exploring the garden gave me a chance to witness the tea-making tradition and gain an appreciation for the dedication and craftsmanship involved. It offers a serene and tranquil environment, making it an ideal place for leisurely walks or enjoying a picnic amidst nature's beauty. The tea estate is often enveloped in mist, creating a mystical ambiance that further enhances the experience. You can also rent the traditional tea plucking outfits for 100 rupees which serves as a great costume for pictures.

  • 5/5 Sokal R. 6 months ago on Google
    Happy Valley Tea Estate is one of the oldest and most famous tea gardens in Darjeeling, India. It is located at a high altitude of 2,100 metres, which gives its tea a unique flavour and aroma. The tea estate was established in 1854 by an Englishman named David Wilson, and later bought by an Indian aristocrat named Tarapada Banerjee in 1903.

  • 5/5 Harshad S. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited this place as part of our tour itinerary. Must visit if you are visiting Darjeeling. It is a tea-making factory where specimens of old equipments used for making tea are well preserved. It also acts as a retail outlet where you can purchase different varieties of tea e.g. white tea, green tea, black tea, etc. The staff explained to us the entire process of tea making in a very crisp & lucid manner. But when we visited the place all the workers had gone for lunch & we were unable to see the actual process.


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Amenities


  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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