Puttabong Tea Estate: Darjeeling’s Offbeat Treasure

• What to Experience in Puttabong:

  • Guided tea garden walks and factory visits.

  • Taste authentic Darjeeling Tea right at the source.

  • Capture stunning landscapes with tea gardens blending into the Himalayan skyline.

• Why Visit Puttabong?

  • Less crowded compared to other tea estates.

  • Perfect for eco-tourism and photography.

  • Easily combined with tours to Dawaipani and Tabokoshi for a complete offbeat Darjeeling experience.

  • Location

  • Situated about 8 km from Darjeeling town, on the Lebong Valley road.

  • Nestled at an altitude of 1,500 to 6,500 feet, the estate spreads across nearly 22 km of hills.

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    ✨ Why Visit Puttabong?

  • Tea Tourism

    • Walk through the lush tea gardens and interact with workers plucking the famous “two leaves and a bud.”

    • Visit the tea factory and learn how Darjeeling Tea is processed.

    • Taste authentic first flush and second flush teas straight from the source.

  • Scenic Beauty

    • Offers breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga range.

    • Rolling green valleys and mountain ridges covered with tea bushes.

    • Ideal for photography, nature walks, and birdwatching.

  • Offbeat Experience

    • Unlike crowded tourist spots in Darjeeling, Puttabong provides a peaceful, immersive experience.

    • Perfect for those who want to experience eco-tourism and stay in homestays near tea estates.

  • While Puttabong itself doesn’t have commercial hotels, many homestays and resorts near Lebong & Darjeeling town offer comfortable stays with estate visits included in tour packages.

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    📌 Best Time to Visit

  • March to May → Best for witnessing tea plucking season & enjoying pleasant weather.

  • October to December → Clear skies, great for mountain views and photography.

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    🏡 Stay Options