Tea gardens
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Far From City: 1 kms from city center
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Time Required:2-3 hrs
Open Time:10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost:No entry fee
History of Tea Gardens In Palampur
The first ever tea plantation was started in the village of Palampur by Dr Jameson, who was the Superintendent of Botanical Gardens, North-West Frontier Province. Slowly and gradually, this small town started to become famous for its tea gardens. The British planted the Camellia tea in these tea gardens in 1849, which gained much popularity in a very short span of time. The tea from Kangra that was grown at these plantations even won a gold medal in an exhibition in London in 1886 for its excellent quality and taste, and the tea plantations have been in the limelight ever since.
In the present times, the tea gardens cover a total area of 1,000 hectares, and the state produces 8,50,000 kilograms of tea every year. Amongst these tea gardens, some of them are privately owned; while some are known as "demonstration plots" and are managed by organisations such as the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. The concerned government authorities plan to increase production of tea in the estate to over 2. 5 million kilograms in the coming few years.
Things To Do in Tea Gardens Of Palampur
Tourists who visit Palampur should definitely not miss out on the tea gardens as they help visitors to appreciate the efficient way in which these gardens are run and managed, and at the same time offer them breathtaking views of the lush green expanses of plants as far as the eye can see. Tourists are also allowed to witness the actual tea making process at the Palampur Tea Corporative Tea Factory.
One can also click some fantastic pictures in the tea gardens, with the gorgeous Dhauladhar Mountain Range in the backdrop, and pose with the local workers there to capture some fun memories. It is also a good idea to enjoy a cup of hot brewed Kangra tea at a shack in the tea gardens.
Palampur Cooperative Tea Factory
The Palampur Cooperative Tea Factory is situated downhill to Palampur, just below the road leading to Dharamshala. The factory is the one-stop destination for all tea lovers to witness in action the entire process of plucking, picking and processing of tea leaves, and the subsequent process of its commercial production. The Palampur Cooperative Tea Factory is run and managed under the guidance of the Tea Board of India and is capable of producing nearly 4,000 tons of tea every day between the months of April and November.
A visit to this factory is a unique experience altogether, which is jam-packed with lots of learning and information. Visitors can ask as many questions as they want about the tea making process, and the workers would be happy to answer them. One can also take back home a perfect tea souvenir from the sales counter of the factory, and preserve it as a memoir of their having visited the location.
Tea Brands at Palampur Tea Gardens
The tea that is produced in these gardens is marketed under various brand names, such as Darbari, Bageshwari, Bahar and Malhar. All of these brands are named after different ragas of Indian classical music.
One can buy these brands directly from the tea factory.
Best time to visit Tea gardens
Winters are particularly harsh in the town, and hence one must visit the tea gardens in the comfortable and pleasant summer months.
How to Reach Tea gardens
The tea gardens are located about 3 kilometres away from the central town of Palampur and can be easily reached by car or other means of public transport. Since both the tea gardens and the factory are particularly famous, getting here is not really an issue.
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Tips
Make sure that you wear warm and comfortable clothes while visiting the tea gardens, as the weather can get quite chilly in the evenings.
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