About Kausani Tea Estate
The Kausani Tea Estate is a sprawling tea plantation located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, approximately 5 kilometers from Kausani town. Spread over 208 hectares at an elevation of around 1800 meters, it is one of the oldest and most significant tea-producing estates in the state. Visitors can explore the terraced gardens, learn about organic tea cultivation, and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi and Trishul.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to walk through well-maintained terraced tea gardens surrounded by the fresh aroma of tea leaves. The estate offers guided tours where visitors can learn about the tea-making process and purchase locally produced organic tea. The location provides scenic views of the surrounding mountains, though the terrain involves uphill walks on sometimes uneven pathways.
Key highlights
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Spread over 208 hectares of terraced tea gardens
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Panoramic views of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi and Trishul
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Guided tours explaining tea cultivation and processing
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Production of high-quality organic tea for international export
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Located at an elevation of approximately 1800 meters
History of Kausani Tea Estate
One of the oldest tea estates in the Kumaon region, with tea cultivation expanded in the area by Norman Troupe in 1864. It has been developed as a key tea base for Uttarakhand.
Culture & Context
Represents the tea culture of the Kumaon Himalayas and contributes to the local economy through organic tea production and tea tourism initiatives.
Route
| By road | Located on the Bageshwar road, approximately 5 km from Kausani main town |
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| By public transport |