South Sikkim · Overnight hub
Temi Tea Garden
Sikkim's only tea estate — organic slopes, a cherry-blossom avenue in November and a heritage bungalow.
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- Altitude 4,800 ft
- From Gangtok 60 km · 2.5 hrs
- Best months October–November and March–May
- Stay Overnight hub
1. Why visit Temi Tea Garden and what to expect
Temi is a 440-acre organic tea estate established in 1969 on slopes facing Kanchenjunga, between Ravangla and Namchi. Late October and November line the road with pink Himalayan cherry blossoms. Stay in the colonial Temi Bungalow or a village homestay, tour the factory and taste first-flush tea.
Top sights
- Temi organic tea slopes
- Cherry blossom avenue (late October–November)
- Heritage tea factory tour
- Teesta valley overlook
- Tendong Hill trail
2. Getting there and where you sleep
| Altitude | 4,800 ft |
|---|---|
| From Gangtok | 60 km · 2.5 hrs |
| Stay | Overnight hub |
| Checkpost / timing rule | No permit. Factory tours on working days. |
| Monsoon (Jul–Sep) | Safe to visit |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Open |
Mountain roads in Sikkim average 20–28 km/h. Google Maps times are optimistic; use ours.
3. Permit, ID and medical checklist
4. Where to stay in Temi Tea Garden
4 properties from ₹1,649 to ₹11,199 per night for two.
Above The Clouds Homestay, Temi
Homestay · Tarku-Damthang Rd, Temi, South Sikkim 737134
- Walking Distance to Tea Slopes
- Home-Cooked Meals
- Valley Views
₹1,649 / night ≈ ₹825 per person, twin share
Denzong Homestay Lhadinkyu, Temi
Organic Homestay · Near Primary Health Center, Lower Temi, Sikkim 737134
- Free Breakfast
- Organic Farm-to-Table Food
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
₹1,760 / night ≈ ₹880 per person, twin share
Temi Tea Lodge / Guest House
3-Star Estate Lodge · Upper Factory, Temi Tea Garden, South Sikkim 737134
- Direct Tea Plantation Views
- Guided Tea Factory Tour
- Dining
₹3,733 / night ≈ ₹1,867 per person, twin share
The Temi Bungalow, Eco Adventure Resorts
Heritage Luxury Bungalow · Temi Tea Estate, Tarku, South Sikkim 737134
- Inside Tea Estate
- Sky Deck Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
₹11,199 / night ≈ ₹5,600 per person, twin share
Temi Tea Garden FAQs
When do the cherry blossoms bloom at Temi?
From the last week of October through November, overlapping with the clearest autumn skies.
Can I stay inside Temi Tea Garden?
Yes. The Temi Bungalow is the heritage luxury option (around ₹11,199), while Temi Tea Lodge and homestays nearby start at ₹1,649.
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