Tea Tourism in Makaibari Tea Garden

Makaibari Tea plucking Cradled in the lap of the Himalayas, the mystical land of the ancient seers and saints, where the Vedas were created, Makaibari (literally "Maize Land") is in Kurseong, the Land of the White Orchid. In 1859, this magical land saw the development of the now fabled tea estate. It went on to become the best tea garden in the world.

Makaibari has some unique features with myths and legends making it the most discussed tea garden. It has its own forest cover with six tires of forests – the highest form of Peramculture having a variety of wild animals and birds. It was certified as the first Biodynamic Garden in the world. In 1996 Makaibari sold its best quality Tea known as Silver Tip leave, which is picked in full moon night by the best women pluckers, at a world record price of $400 a kilo.

For accommodation Makaibari has the Stone House, with four luxury bedrooms, a spacious living room complete with iron-and-burnt-clay fireplace, cozy sitting arrangements. Homestays are also arranged by the tea workers in their own styled homes. Meals are from vegetables grown in the biodynamic garden of the Stone House itself, cooked delicately by Nepalese maidens, for whom service is the essence of Life.

Makaibari View Staying at Makaibari one can explore the Kurseong Town with its important tourist destinations and experience the famous 150 years old Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Makaibari Package Tour - Makaibari Photo Gallery

Quick Facts: Makaibari Tea Garden

Established: Year 1859
Distance/Connectivity: From Siliguri (Airport/Station) - 32kms; From Kurseong – 2kms, From Darjeeling - 40kms
Altitude: 4500ft (1350m) Approx
Climate: Pleasant temperate; 2 to 6 degree C in winter and 12 to 18 Degree C in summer, Monsoon period – July to August, Rain fall – 250 to 450 mm
Total Room: 21 double/Twin
Facilities: ● Basic room with attached bath and H&C Water, ● in house kitchen with garden fresh organic food
Activities: ● Guided Garden Tour (Tea Testing, Tea Processing, Plucking), ● Nature Walk, ● Birding, ● Wildlifing, ● Village Hikes, ● Toy train Ride (DHR), ● Picnic Lunch, ● Excursion or City Tour, ● Ethnic Cultural Show