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Palampur's Guided Day Tour: Discover the Tea Capital.

Location Dharmasala, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, India
$82.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Embark on a guided day tour from your hotel to Palampur, North India's tea capital. Visit Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir, a 400-year-old temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. Explore Dorzong Monastic Institute nestled in the Dhauladhar Mountain Range, fostering Buddhism's teachings. Encounter diverse wildlife at Gopalpur Zoo along Dharmshala-Palampur road, including Asiatic lions and Himalayan black bears. Learn about tea cultivation and manufacturing during a plantation walk and factory visit, followed by a tea tasting session. Conclude your tour with a visit to Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery. Experience the rich history and culture of Palampur and its surroundings in a single day.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Transportation only
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide ( Option 2)
  • All Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Tea tour with Tea Tasting.
  • Entrance fees
  • Any meal
  • Gratuities

  • Dharamsala
    Meet your guide and driver at Hotel.They will Pick up you as per schedule time and drive towards Tea Capital of North India Called Palampur.
  • Shakti Peeth Shri Chamunda Devi Temple
    Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir also known as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham is a temple dedicated to Shri Chamunda Devi, a form of Goddess Durga.Thus, this temple was constructed around 400 years ago for the ease of the believers.
  • Dorzong Monastic Institute
    Nestled at the base of the Dhauladhar Mountain Range, the Dorzong Monastic Institute (DMI) serves as a dedicated space for the study and practice of Buddha Dharma. Positioned approximately 20 kilometers from Dharamshala, near Gopalpur village, this institute was founded by the Eighth Kyabje Dorzong Rinpoche. The scenic location, adorned with cedar forests, was carefully chosen to serve as a haven for preserving Buddhism and fostering the teachings of the Drukpa Kagyu community.
  • Gopalpur Zoo
    Gopalpur Zoo is a captivating destination along the Dharmshala – Palampur road, nestled amidst the stunning Dhauladhar Range of the Himalayas. The zoo is surrounded by a lush landscape featuring maple trees, horse chestnut trees, and abundant greenery. Among its diverse array of wildlife, visitors can encounter the majestic Asiatic lion, elusive leopard, Himalayan black bear, sambar deer, barking deer, goral, wild pigs, and Bhutan Grey Peacocks. The zoo is also home to various bird species, including Cheer Pheasants, Red Jungle Fowl peacocks, vultures, eagles, and more, making it a notable destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife admirers.
  • Saurabh Van Vihar
    The park today stands as a proud symbol of honour for all the fearless soldiers, who willingly lay their lives in wars to protect their country and motherland.
  • The tour will start with a presentation about the history of the estate and a brief description about how tea is grown, manufactured, sorted and tasted. This is followed by a walk around the plantation with a tour guide, who will provide information on how the bushes are grown and looked after. You can learn about plucking and try your hand at plucking 'two leaves and a bud'.This is followed by the factory visit, where you will be able to learn the process of tea manufacturing with explanations of the withering, rolling, fermenting, drying and sorting processes and interact with the workers. Also, learn how our hand-made green tea is made in the traditional woks 'kadhais'.Lastly, experience a Tea Tasting session where you can discover the different flavours, appearance and aroma of various grades of tea manufactured at factory, throughout the season. The tea tasting sessions are led by our experienced team, who will lay out a range of freshly brewed teas for you to taste.
  • Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery for Himalayan women in the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • The duration of transfers is approximate; exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Palampur's Guided Day Tour: Discover the Tea Capital.

    Location Dharmasala, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, India
    $82.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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