Makaibari, the first biodynamic tea garden in the entire Darjeeling region, is also one of the world's most respected names for Darjeeling tea. As a matter of fact, tea manufactured here holds the record for the costliest tea in the world at Rs. 22,000/- per kg in 2005.
Tea-tourism at Makaibari, an initiative that is not too old, is a only one of a kind experience. Makaibari is one of the three tea estates to introduce tea tourism in India. Apart from tea tourism, one can also enjoy eco tourism here, as Makaibari is abundant in natural beauty and wildlife.
As far as accommodation is concerned, the estate offers three cottages with 6 double rooms on rent. Foreigners who stay here on a longterm basis for some research work or the other mostly occupy these cottages.
One also has the option of staying at the heritage Stone Lodge, with four luxury bedrooms and a spacious living room replete with a fireplace made of iron and burnt clay along with cozy sitting arrangements. The suites also boast of separate toilets and running hot water.
Meals are prepared from vegetables grown in the biodynamic kitchen garden of the Stone Lodge. Nepalese maids provide services like cooking and housekeeping at the lodge.
Visitors here can stay also stay in any of the 20-25 houses of tea-garden workers where they can be close to nature and the community. Another option for accommodation in Makaibari Tea Estate is the Makaibari Guesthouse.
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