Tea · Jalpaiguri
Neora Tea Estates
Dooars tea, from bush to cup
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India March to November
Location
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Known for
Tea Tourism · Viewpoints
Best time
March to November, when plucking is in full swing.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Neora Tea Estates
The estates around the Neora and Chel valleys produce the strong, bright Dooars tea that fills India's everyday cup. Many now open their factories and heritage bungalows to visitors.
A morning here follows the leaf: plucking with the workers, withering troughs, rolling, oxidation and finally a tasting table with the estate manager.
Why visit
- Working factory tours from plucking to packing
- Colonial planter bungalows converted into boutique stays
- Endless green plantation views
- Direct-from-estate tea to take home
Things to do & experiences
Tea factory tour
Plucking with estate workers
Professional tasting session
Bungalow high tea
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
New Mal Junction.
By road
Estates line the roads around Chalsa, Damdim and Meteli.
Best time to visit
March to November, when plucking is in full swing.
