Assam govt moves proposal to develop tourist resorts in 40 tea gardens to promote tea tourism

Feb. 2: Assam Tea, which has a rich history of satisfying its world admirers with its unique taste and flavour, has a rich heritage too which can equally satisfy the tourist community whether domestic or international. Assam Tea and the tea estates of Assam have many tourism aspects which the world community has already started to witness and cherish. Keeping this aspect in mind, Assam government has mooted the proposal of developing  tourist resorts in 40 tea gardens to promote tea tourism.

On Wednesday, state Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the 138th Annual General Conference (AGM) of Indian Tea Association (ITA) in virtual mode. The ITA has been playing a major role for development of tea industry since its inception. Assam Government also is working closely with ITA to strengthen the industry in the state.

Informing ITA members about “Assam Tea Industry Special Incentive Scheme’ and the proposed move to help 40 tea gardens develop tourist resorts to promote tea tourism, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma urged them to come forward to take advantage of the State Government’s initiatives.

Informing ITA members about ‘Assam Tea Industry Special Incentive Scheme’ and the proposed move to help 40 tea gardens develop tourist resorts to promote tea tourism, I urged them to come forward to take advantage of the State Govt’s initiatives.

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 2, 2022

Tea gardens of Assam with their lush greenery, the so called ‘green carpet’ with rows and rows of shade trees, the tea estate bungalows standing as relics of British colonial heritage, the tanned ethnic people with their distinct rhythmic music and dance carry potentialities to attract both domestic and international tourist interests and can present a magnificent revenue opportunity to the state.

Tea Tourism has emerged as a very recent niche in the world tourism scenario. Tea tourism provides tourists the opportunity to avail all information and experience related to tea. Tourists can spend time amidst natural beauty of tea gardens, enjoy nature walk and trekking. Rafting and golf are also to be found. Tourists stay at luxurious tea bungalows, ensconced in the best of comfort. They can enjoy interacting with tea workers, partake in tea leafs plucking and participate in cultural festivals.