Tea estate in Darjeeling, India
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Happy Valley Tea Estate is a tea garden in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Established in 1854, it is Darjeeling's second oldest tea estate. Spread over 177 hectares, it is situated at a height of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea level, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Darjeeling, and employs more than 1500 people.
How locals move
Getting around Happy Valley Tea Estate the local way
- Get inThe road however is rough and not paved, so trekking is the better option.
- Get inYou can also opt for package tours conducted by India Beacons Sojourn can customize your stay and arrange for transport.
- Get inIf you plan to trek to Rishop from Lava, the driver will take care of parking it at Lava, which you can avail on return.
- Get inYou should trek the way from Lava and back, as the path is just 4 km amidst mountain forests.
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