Temi
Description :
Temi Tea Garden is the only tea garden in Sikkim and one of the best organic tea gardens in the world. Many local and foreign tourists come here to be charmed by the beauty of this tea garden, which is made by cutting an entire valley step by step. Especially in winter when the apricot blossoms bloom in the midst of the green tea gardens against the backdrop of the Kanchenjunga, there is no comparison to that otherworldly beauty. The Sikkim government once, gave this land to the missionaries for service work. Later when they returned the land, the tea plantation started in 1965 and today this tea plantation is one of the tourist centers of Sikkim
Where to Stay :
Since tea gardens are public property, there cannot be any private property within the gardens. So the homestay here is outside the tea garden, but from there you can see the tea garden view and Kanchenjunga. Tea garden is 10 minutes walk from our homestay. Name Sarika Homestay. Total 7 rooms. Can accommodate 22 to 25 people easily. One cannot help but appreciate the cleanliness, beauty and hospitality of the homestay. Its specialty here is authentic Nepali food.
How to Reach :
The distance of Temi Tea Garden from New Jalpaiguri station or Siliguri is 117 km and from the nearest airport Bagdogra is about 121 km. But in this case it is better to come by reserve vehicle. Still if you want share option then you will get two share cars from Siliguri Junction (Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand) at 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm. Besides, those coming from Gangtok or Namchi will get local vehicles from there. Also take a bus from Gangtok to reach Rongpo and get a car from there. Besides, take a bus or share car from Peling or Namchi and get down to Jorthang from there you will get a share car for Temi. You can also take Temi's reserve car by taking the legship.
Local Sightseeing :
Check out Ravangla Buddha Park and Samdruptse from here. The beauty of Buddha Park at night is extraordinary. And in the background of Kanchenjunga is a breathtaking scene. Also there are Ralang Monastery, Bon Monastery, Minam Wildlife Sanctuary, Riang Sunrise Point. Ralong, the only hot spring in Sikkim, can also be visited from here. If you like bird watching, visit Borong and Keujhing villages.
Expenses :
Rs. 4000 to 5000 by direct reserve car from New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri or nearby airport Bagdogra. Rs. 3500 to 4000 from Gangtok. Rs. 1000 from Ravangla. Shares New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok Rs. 450 to 500, Namchi, Ravangla Rs. 550. Rangpo Rs. 250. Legship Rs. 450. You will get Ravangla share car from these places. About Rs. 150 rent. Reserve vehicle from there. By bus from Siliguri to Gangtok Rs. 350 and Peling Rs. 550. Sightseeing from Temi is around Rs. 3000 to 3500.
Accommodation in our homestay is Rs. 1400 per person for 1 day. (Subject to change according to number of people and time)
Best Time to Visit :
People of any age can come here at any time of the year as there is no high incidence of hot or cold. Especially in the rainy season, its form is indescribable.