About Temi Tea Garden
Temi Tea Garden is Sikkim's only tea estate and the state's sole certified organic tea plantation — unique in being government-owned and run. Situated at 1,600m on a south-facing slope with Kanchenjunga as a direct backdrop, Temi produces a distinctive light, floral Sikkimese tea that is different in character from Darjeeling teas. The estate was established in 1969 and has been fully organic since 2000. Unlike the Darjeeling estates, Temi's terraces face south toward the valley, meaning the views from the tea rows are particularly dramatic — the snow peaks appear directly above the tea bushes on clear mornings.
Why go to Temi Tea Garden
Sikkim's only organic tea estate — unique terroir
The combination of Sikkimese altitude, specific soil chemistry and biodynamic cultivation produces a tea unlike any Darjeeling — lighter, greener and with a distinctive mineral note.
Kanchenjunga directly above the tea rows
On clear mornings, the snow peak is directly behind the tea terraces — one of the most unusual tea estate photographs in India.
How to reach Temi Tea Garden from Ravangla
8 km from Ravangla town by road (20 min). Can be reached by vehicle or the Ravangla–Namchi local bus (ask driver to stop at Temi). The estate is visible from the main road.
Best time to visit Temi Tea Garden
March–November during plucking season for full factory activity. October–November for the Kanchenjunga backdrop with autumn sky clarity.
Time of dayMorning (8–11am) for factory activity and mountain views. The tea rows are photogenic at any time.
Things we always tell our guests about Temi Tea Garden
- The factory tour is informal — ask at the estate office. Most days a staff member will show you around at no charge.
- Buy Temi tea directly from the estate shop — it is sold at better prices than in Gangtok or Darjeeling tourist shops.
- The walk through the tea rows takes 45–60 minutes at a comfortable pace.
- Sikkim tea is not Darjeeling — different cultivar, different character. Try both before judging.
Temi Tea Garden — your questions answered
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