5 Dreamy Hotels Every Tea Lover Must Visit

By Aditi Rana

With India being the fourth-largest tea exporter globally, it’s no surprise that tea tourism has totally taken off. With people getting more and more curious about their cuppa, tea plantation stays have been popping up everywhere—some of them even century-old estates now open to visitors. Here are 5 tea plantation resorts that are totally your cup of tea!

The Outer Space, Sathram, Kerala

Combine your love for tea with a glamping adventure at The Outer Space. Perched on Mount Sathram and surrounded by tea plantations, you can soak in the stunning views right from your bed in a glass cabin. Choose between Tower Cabins, elevated on stilts, or the cosier Transparent Cabins. Enjoy a trek at dusk and unwind by a bonfire at night. Just a heads-up: the property serves only vegetarian meals.

O’Land Plantation Stay, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

Wake up to surreal sunrise views and the aroma of freshly brewed tea made from leaves plucked right on the plantation. Nestled in a sprawling 120-acre estate, this eco-friendly mountainside homestay offers three charming cottages and is just an hour from both Coonoor and Ooty. Guests can enjoy tea-tasting sessions, watch the tea leaves being plucked, embark on a trek, or simply kick back and relax.

Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling, West Bengal

Glenburn Tea Estate is a dream come true for tea lovers. Beyond its exceptional tea, the estate boasts breath-taking views, a spa, and beauty treatments. Take a stroll or drive through the tea fields to see how their tea is grown and processed. Join a guided factory tour and tasting session to explore the unique aromas, flavours, and appearances of different teas. Hike to the stunning Ramitay Daara viewpoint or the Manjitar Suspension Footbridge in Sikkim. For some extra adventure, try fishing, or take a day trip to Darjeeling or Kalimpong. Don’t miss out on a barbecue and bonfire at the Glenburn Lodge and Campsite. There’s never a dull moment at this tea paradise.

Wild Mahseer, Balipara, Assam

Assam’s tea gardens are just as stunning as West Bengal’s, and Wild Mahseer’s boutique resort is proof of that. Located just 25km from Tezpur, this charming spot was originally built by British planters in the 19th century. It features a three-bedroom heritage bungalow plus three smaller bungalows, giving tea lovers the ultimate dream stay. Dive into activities like rafting and dolphin-watching on the mighty Brahmaputra River that flows right by.

Lamrin Norwood Green

Nestled in the heart of Palampur, one of India’s best-kept secrets, this opulent retreat offers an idyllic escape surrounded by pristine natural beauty. This charming hill town, situated near tea gardens and pine forests, boasts the snow-capped Dhauladhar Mountains and is celebrated as the tea capital of North India. The Villas promises a touch of grandeur for every guest, where you can unwind, reconnect, and enjoy breath-taking views of the Dhauladhar range and surrounding estates.