Explore the Wonder of  Secrecy behind a cup of tea…

 

Assam is known worldwide by the quality of tea produced in Assam extensively. The lush green tea garden covers mostly upper part of Assam make you quite fascinating and the curiosity to know the insight of its cultivation , manufacturing , sorting, packaging and tasting will be fulfilled by the itinerary we provide you. While you do this itinerary, you spent in few places with charm and luxury life. At the end, you will be tempted to get some handful packet of Assam tea as the souvenir for your near and dear.

 

Tea factories are closed from mid November to end March due to tea leaves not plucked in sufficient quantities.

 

Duration of the Itinerary : 5N/6D

Best time to visit:  April till Mid November.

 

ITINERARY

Day 01: ARRIVE GUWAHATI

Flight before 12:00 noon is recommended.

Arrive Guwahati. Meet and assist at the airport. On arrival check into Hotel. If time permits,Today visit Guwahati Tea Auction Center, The largest auction center for CTC tea in the world. Experts in the tea line will explain all your queries, if you have any. (Tea Auction Center is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)

 

Day 02: GUWAHATI – JORHAT

(Drive from Guwahati to Jorhat – 320 kms/6 ½ hrs)

 

After breakfast drive to Jorhat. Enroute visit Tea estate at Sonapur.

 

On arrival at Jorhat, check into hotel. Overnight at Jorhat.

 

Day 03: JORHAT

 

AM visit the Tocklai Tea Research Station where you can have an insight on the latest trends of tea plantation and manufacture, see miniature tea machinery and also a tea museum. It is worth mentioning that Tocklai Tea Experimental Station is one of the leading tea research stations in the world and is funded by the Government of India and Indian Tea Association. (Saturday and Sunday closed)

 

Afternoon go for a short visit of the Gymkhana Club near Jorhat town. The Jorhat Gymkhana Club is one of the oldest institutions in India and has an impressive history. The Jorhat Gymkhana Club boasts of an impressive accomplishment of having the world’s third oldest golf course. It has a 18-hole golf course and a unique tradition of an annual pony race, popularly known as the Jorhat Race. The first plane ever in the North-East landed in its grounds in 1928, and the first jeep in Assam was also displayed at the club’s ground.

 

After the Gymkhana Club visit we will drive back to your hotel for overnight stay.

 

Day 04: JORHAT – DIBRUGARH

(Drive from Jorhat to Dibrugarh – 143 kms/3½ hrs)

 

Drive to Dibrugarh (143 km / 3 hrs) and check into Hotel. PM walk around Dibrugarh market. Overnight.

 

Day 05: DIBRUGARH

 

Today we will have another tea tour visiting tea gardens and factory visit where you can see tea manufacturing process. You can try your hand at plucking tea leaves. Watch the tea being brought to the factory and see the whole process of manufacturing from withering to Crushing, Tearing and Curling in the CTC machines to drying and packaging.

 

Day 06: DIBRUGARH AIRPORT

 

Transfer to Dibrugarh airport for flight to onward journey.

 

THE TOUR ENDS