Makaibari Tea Estate is cradled in the lap of the Himalayas, in Darjeeling district. Makaibari, literally means "Maize Land" and is strategically located in Kurseong, the Land of the White Orchid. In 1859, this magical land saw the development of the famous Makaibari Tea Estate. With decades of quality production, this went on to become the best tea garden in the world.

Makaibari Tea Estate is one of the oldest Tea Gardens in Darjeeling and extends over 1575 acres of hills, valleys and forests. The estate is located at an altitude 4500 feet above sea level and is still owned by its original founders, namely the Banerjee family. Besides being the first garden to be certified for trade in the world, Makaibari Tea Estate is also the first to market Darjeeling Greens, Oolongs and Silver Tips. Makaibari is also home to lush forests comprising of rich flora and fauna, something that is sure to attract thousands of tourists. Moreover, the Makaibari Tea Estate provides excellent accommodation facilities to its guests. The Stone House owned by the Banerjee family is indeed the perfect resort for a romantic interlude with serene nature and tranquility.

Accommodation facilities provided at the Stone House in Makaibari Tea Estate are perfect with cottage blocks that offer well furnished and tastefully done luxury bedrooms to its guests. There is also a spacious living room with iron and burnt clay fireplace that provides the guests with a cozy ambience. The meals served are cooked from vegetables grown in the biodynamic garden of the stone house. The guests tickle their taste buds by relishing the yummy home cooked food. Makaibari Tea Estate also provides guided tours of the tea gardens and the forests to feel the closeness to the nature.

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