Banyan Grove – Gatoonga Tea Estate, Jorhat, Assam, India

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Oh, to live in a tea estate! Amidst early morning mist, trilling songbirds and rolling, verdant hills — yes, it is indeed a world apart, if you happen to be staying in ‘Banyan Grove’, situated in the heart of Gatoonga Tea Estate.

Built more than 100 years ago, it had been the abode of the ‘Factory Assistant Manager’ – lovingly called “Mistry Sahib” for his all-pervading technical skills. His nocturnal visits to the factory are familiar, since best teas are made during the cool early hours.

Take a peek into the life of the Tea Estate Manager as he begins his day at 5.30 am. Walk with him as he makes his rounds of the garden.

WHY CHOOSE BANYAN GROVE?

• See the colourful women pluckers as they chatter and sing while meticulously plucking the freshest two leaves-and-a-bud from the bushes.
• Learn the art of tea-tasting from the masters.
• Enter the factory and get a first-hand knowledge of how tea is made.
• A fascinating story that begins from the bush and ends in your cup!