Samabeong Tea Estate & Mission Hill Tea Estate

 

1. Samabeong Tea Estate

✅ Visitor & Stay Info

• The estate is situated near Lava in Gorubathan block, Kalimpong district, at high elevation (~5,000‐6,700 ft) which gives it good tea‐growing conditions. 

• Accommodation: A heritage tea bungalow (“Tea Forest Samabeong”) is available for stay. Examples: Standard room ~ ₹7,500/night (double), Glass room ~ ₹8,500/night (approx) inclusive of meals, tea-garden tour, and factory/estate experience. What you can do: Tea garden walks, tea factory tour (depending on operations), bird‐watching, nature trails into the forest/tea‐estate surroundings. 

• How to reach: From Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri railway station via Siliguri → Kalimpong → Lava → Samabeong. For example, from Siliguri about 98–112 km depending on route. 

• Booking tip: Contact the bungalow/homestay early (especially in first‐flush season) because rooms are limited. Ask if tea factory is active and if they allow visitors inside (sometimes access may be restricted).

• Best time: First flush (spring) is especially good for tea flavour; also weather is clearer for views.

• Note: Since the estate is high up and in a forested/tea‐garden environment, roads may be narrow/winding—allow extra travel time.

📌 Contact / Stay Link

• Homestay / Bungalow details: “Tea Forest Samabeong” as referenced for stay. 

• It’s advisable to call ahead and confirm current room rates, availability, meals provided, and what tours are included.

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2. Mission Hill Tea Estate

✅ Visitor & Stay Info

• Location: Fagu Mission Hill Road, Fagu, Gorubathan block, Kalimpong district, West Bengal, PIN 735231. 

• Contact info: Phone: +91 79080 43790, Email: care.missionhilltea@gmail.com. 

• What to check: Whether they allow garden tours, factory visits, tea tasting, or stays on estate premises (some estates may have accommodation or partner cottages/homestays).

• Travel tip: As this estate is less widely listed for tourism as compared to Samabeong, call ahead to confirm if they welcome visitors, what hours, any charges, and transport/road condition.

• Access: The road “Fagu Mission Hill Road” in Gorubathan block indicates rural/tea-estate access—so ensure your vehicle is suitable, check weather/road condition.

📌 Contact / Booking

• Use the phone/email above to enquire about visit/tour options.

• Ask if they offer guided tea garden walks, tea factory/process viewing, what times are best.

• If you plan to stay nearby, check for nearby homestays or bungalows in the Fagu/Lava region.

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🗺️ Suggested Route & Sample Itinerary

Here’s a possible route and plan if you’re based in Kalimpong town (or coming from Siliguri / Bagdogra) and want to visit one or both estates.

• Depart from Kalimpong town in early morning. Drive to Gorubathan block region (via Lava, Fagu, etc).

• Morning – Visit Mission Hill Tea Estate (if open to visitors) in Fagu region. Spend ~1–2 hours: garden walk, quick visit.

• Afternoon – Continue to Samabeong Tea Estate area (near Lava). Arrive midday, have lunch at the bungalow/homestay, take tea‐garden walk, maybe factory tour.

• Evening – Stay overnight in the Samabeong bungalow or a nearby homestay in Lava region. Enjoy dinner with tea-garden view, maybe nature trail after dusk (if available).

• Next morning – Sunrise walk, tea tasting, then depart back to Kalimpong/Siliguri.

This gives you a balanced mix of tea estate experience + hill environment.