Spread over hundred acres of land, the extensive tea gardens in Assam are known to produce some of the finest and most expensive teas in the world. Situated along the Brahmaputra river these Tea Gardens never fails to mesmerize the visitors with its unending beauty. There are about 846 Tea Gardens in Assam. They are known to produce 400 million kgs of tea per year. Robert Bruce, an official of the British empire, who is credited with discovery of tea in 1823, gave publicity of the existence of the plant, the leaves of which were boiled to prepare the tea.
Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur are some of the districts where tea gardens are mostly found in Assam. One can venture through these enchanting tea gardens, or you can just laze about and fill your soul with peace. Thousand of workers can be noticed busy as bees plucking the upper soft leaves and a bud. The visitors are greeted with miles and miles of lush greenery, lavish Bunglows and number of golf course in these undulating Tea Gardens.
On your visit to these sprawling tea gardens you get the opportunity to learn about the history and production of tea. One can enjoy horse ride through these tea gardens or you can also make a visit to the villages that are spread out from banks of the river. River cruising in the Brahmaputra river is for sure an unforgettable experience of the life time. Spend time enchanting with the tea workers, who give a friendly wave and provide an interesting distraction for you. The peace and tranquility of this region make it a very special experience. Tribal dances, exotic cuisines and Annual Tea festival is an added attraction for the visitors.
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