Our 6 Favourite Tea Plantation Tours in India

1.Amchong Tea Estate + Factory Visit (with Hi-tea only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $16Our pick

Spend two to three hours at Amchong Tea Estate near Guwahati with a guide, a 4x4 plantation ride, a factory visit, tea tasting, and snacks. You’ll see the nursery, meet tea pluckers, learn about withering and rolling, and finish with fresh garden tea at the bungalow. Lunch costs extra.

“A short drive away from Guwahati (if you take the Sathgaon road through the army camp), the Amchong Tea Estate is a serene green haven away from the hustle and bustle of Guwahati. The guide was informative, took us on a tour of the gaRead more”

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2.Guwahati Tea Garden tour @ Amchong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $11Best value

Spend about two hours at Amchong Tea Estate, 30 minutes from Guwahati, with a local guide. Visit the nursery, try tea plucking, taste several teas, then tour the Bhuaram Jodhraj factory to see how orthodox and CTC tea are made. The private tour costs $11.22 per person and returns to the meeting point.

“We were guided by a knowledgeable, polite and extremely interesting young guy. He explained all about the plantation, answered all our questions and was a pleasure to spend time with. A really great half day tour, including the trip from the city. And great value”

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3.Guwahati Tea Garden Tour with Lunch & Hi Tea (Premium Experience)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $28

Spend three to four hours at Amchong Tea Estate with a private guide, visiting the nursery, tea fields, pluckers, and factory. Ride by 4x4, sample premium Assam teas, try the baskets and hats used for plucking, then enjoy vegetarian Assamese food, snacks, and tea at the Directors’ bungalow. Guide Aman has earned special praise for his clear, friendly explanations.

“It was phenomenal. What a place. The tea here is so good that i have never tasted before. Would recommend everyone to come to this place once in their life to see how tea is grown”

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4.Guided Tour to Palampur-Monasteries, Temple & Tea Gardens visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $46

You’ll travel from Dharamsala toward Palampur with a guide and private vehicle, stopping at Chamunda Devi Temple, Dorzong Monastic Institute, a tea factory, and Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery. The visit includes a tea presentation, plantation walk, and tasting of about 20 teas. Hotel pickup, water, and transport are included.

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5.Guided Day Tour to Bir – Monasteries,Temple & Tea Garden Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $74

Travel from Dharamsala or McLeodganj to Bir for a six-hour private outing covering Palpung Sherabling Monastery, Deer Park Institute, Baijnath Temple, and the paragliding landing site. Your English-speaking guide, with guides such as Onkar available, explains Buddhist and Hindu traditions while your driver handles the mountain roads. Pickup, transport, entry fees, and taxes are included.

“It was lovely day .We visit Palampur,Baijnath and Bir and Cover all the famous sightseesing.Guide Onkar and Driver Sanjay was great.Guide has very deep knowledge about these attraction's History and Culture.We enjoyed a lot.Thanks to Himachal bylocals Team to organised such a beautiful day .”

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6.Palampur Tea Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $39

Spend about eight hours touring Palampur’s tea gardens from Dharamsala in a private vehicle. A local guide explains tea growing, hand-plucking, and factory processing, followed by Kangra tea tasting and a traditional Kangri Dham lunch at Off-Road Cafe & Pizzeria.

“a hidden gem , scenic beauty, great peaceful, a soulful for nature lovers and cherry on top the adventures activities. a must visit”

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