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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime; processing seasonal (often closed Mon/Sun — verify)
Entry feeGuided visit may be charged
Best time to visitSpring and autumn (plucking seasons)
From city centreAbout 2–3 km
LocationDarjeeling, West Bengal
Know before you go
About Happy Valley Tea Estate
Happy Valley Tea Estate, one of the oldest and highest tea gardens around Darjeeling, sits just a short distance from the town centre. Visitors can walk among the tea bushes, learn about plucking and processing in season, and sample and buy Darjeeling tea. It offers an accessible window into the industry that made Darjeeling world-famous.
Getting there
How to Reach Happy Valley Tea Estate
Roughly 3 km from Darjeeling town; walkable or a short taxi ride.
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