10 Most Beautiful Tea Estates In India

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Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling, West Bengal

Nestled in the Himalayan foothills, Glenburn overlooks Kanchenjunga. This 19th-century estate offers misty plantations, colonial-style bungalows, and breathtaking sunrises—blending tea heritage with dramatic mountain views.

A view of Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling | forklore.cafe/instagram

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Tamil Nadu

At over 7,000 ft, Kolukkumalai is the highest tea estate in the world. Its steep, lush hills, old-world factory, and panoramic Western Ghats scenery are unforgettable.

Around the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate | destiniumworld/instagram

Happy Valley Tea Estate, Darjeeling, West Bengal

Established in 1854, Happy Valley combines heritage with surreal views. Just above Darjeeling town, its emerald slopes, colonial structures, and fragrant air make it a visual and sensory delight.

Happy Valley Tea Estate, Darjeeling | migma_girmi_sherpa/instagram

Makaibari Tea Estate, Kurseong, West Bengal

A pioneer in biodynamic farming, Makaibari is enveloped by deep forests and perched along ridges. It’s a perfect fusion of sustainable cultivation and breathtaking views over misty hills.

Makaibari Tea Estate, Kurseong | tajchiakutir/instagram

Kanan Devan Hills Plantation, Munnar, Kerala

Sprawling across Munnar’s undulating slopes, this estate's neatly terraced tea bushes, winding roads, and early morning mists create a postcard-perfect backdrop of rolling, manicured greenery.

Kanan Devan Hills Plantation, Munnar | voyehomes_official/instagram

Ambootia Tea Estate, Darjeeling, West Bengal

Restored after an earthquake, Ambootia is famed for its organic teas and pristine views. Dense forests, waterfalls, and mountain vistas add to its serene, untouched charm.

Ambootia Tea Estate, Darjeeling | souravdchaki/instagram

Temi Tea Estate, South Sikkim

The only tea estate in Sikkim, Temi boasts undulating hills framed by snow-capped peaks. Cherry blossoms in spring and neat rows of tea create a painterly, poetic landscape.

Cherry blossoms at Temi Tea Estate, South Sikkim | raiddehimalaya/instagram

Coonoor Tea Gardens, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

With their mist-covered slopes, eucalyptus groves, and colonial estates, Coonoor’s tea gardens offer a dreamlike setting that reflects the quiet elegance of the Nilgiri hills.

Coonoor Tea Gardens, Nilgiris | soulandfuel/instagram

Gatoonga Tea Estate, Assam

Part of the heritage MKB group, Gatoonga lies in Upper Assam’s lush plains. Its red-hued soil, vibrant green plantations, and colonial tea bungalows evoke rustic yet regal beauty.

Gatoonga Tea Estate, Assam | gatoonga1915/instagram

Jorhat Tea Bungalows, Assam

Set amidst Assam’s vibrant tea belt, the bungalows around Jorhat provide stunning garden views, heritage architecture, and access to some of the most scenic, open-plan tea landscapes in India.

At the Jorhat Tea Bungalows, Assam | puronibhetifarms/instagram

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