Berinag Tea Gardens

Berinag Tea Gardens are historic tea plantations established during British colonial rule in the Kumaon Himalayas. Located in and around Chaukori village in Pithoragarh district, these gardens produce the renowned Berinag tea, which was once highly prized in London tea houses. The region offers scenic views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks including Panchachuli and Nanda Devi ranges.

Visitors can explore sprawling emerald tea plantations set against dramatic Himalayan backdrops. The gardens offer peaceful walking paths through tea bushes with panoramic mountain views. Visitors can observe tea cultivation practices and enjoy the serene mountain environment surrounded by deodar forests and fruit orchards.

Tea cultivation in the region dates back to the 1870s when commercial tea estates were established by British administrators. The Berinag Tea Company discovered methods for manufacturing Chinese-style brick tea. The estate was later acquired by Thakur Dan Singh Bist in the early 20th century. Berinag tea received Geographical Identification tag from the Government of India in 2023.

Berinag tea was historically one of the most sought-after teas in London tea houses during the British colonial period. The tea gardens represent an important part of Uttarakhand's colonial heritage and continue to be a source of local pride and economic activity.