Take an Indian Tea Tour with Professional Instruction

Full Cost:Private Room: $5,500Shared Room: $5,200 * $500 non-refundable deposit * Dates: May 1st-16th, 2020 Highlights: Darjeeling Nilgiris Kolkata Bangalore Optional Kumaon Add on: May 17th-22nd Contact raj@youngmountaintea.com for more information ITINERARY Traveling in India is a rich and unique cultural experience.  Somewhere amongst the elephants, monkeys, tuk-tuks and trains, even the best laid plans may change. Please come with an open mind and flexibility as we do our best to make this one of your most memorable trips. Day 1: Arrive Kolkata - the old British Capital and center of the Indian tea trade. Enjoy your first evening with whoelsome Indian food and evening stroll along the city streets. Day 2: Orientation and Introduction to Indian Tea - We will spend the day visiting tea houses and getting to know the city’s history, as well as India’s history and relationship to tea. Day 3: Broker and Auction System - Learn how tea moves from field and farm and into the global ma