six tea estates in the Kalimpong district (West Bengal) located in the Gorubathan block

 six tea estates in the Kalimpong district (West Bengal) located in the Gorubathan block

1. Samabeong Tea Estate

Location: Near Lava in Gorubathan block. 

Elevation: ~5,000-6,700 ft above sea level, which helps with flavour. 

Special: Produces an orthodox/organic variety rather than just CTC. 

Good for: Scenic tea-garden walks, high-quality specialty tea.

Tip: Visit during first-flush (spring) for the freshest leaves.

2. Mission Hill Tea Estate

Established: 1917. 

Location: Fagu Mission Hill Road, Gorubathan block. 

Products: Orthodox teas, including white tea, oolong, hand-rolled first flush. 

Good for: Tea-tourism, experience of more varied tea styles beyond standard black tea.

3. Kumai Tea Estate

One of the six listed estates in the district. 

Location: Gorubathan block.

Good for: Less-crowded tea estate experience compared to more famous ones.

4. Ambiok Tea Estate

Listed among the recognized estates in the Kalimpong subdivision. 

Location: Gorubathan block. 

Good for: A quieter visit and showing tea cultivation in the region.

5. Upper Fagu Tea Estate

One of the six estates listed in the official district portal. 

Location: Gorubathan block.

Good for: A visit if you’re combining multiple estates in a day.

6. Lower Fagu Tea Estate

Officially listed village/tea-garden location in the block. 

Good for: Seeing the spread of tea cultivation in the region.

🎯 Visitor Tips & Things to Note

• Most of these estates are in Gorubathan block of Kalimpong district. 

• The region has an agro-based economy with tea playing an important role. 

• If you’re planning a tour, check access: hill roads may be winding and weather can change quickly (especially during monsoon).

• For tea tourism you may want to go during the flush seasons (first flush ~spring, second flush ~summer) when the picking and processing are active.

• Some estates may offer walks, guided visits, tea tastings. The website “Tea Tourism – Bengal” gives general guidance. 

• Respect local labour and natural environment: many estates are in sensitive ecological zones.