Cool breeze, green valleys and refreshing tea, why Berinag became a tourist attraction

Berinag situated in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand is a unique gift of nature. Lush green mountains, far spreading mist, cool breeze blowing peacefully and clear sky together make this place like heaven. The famous tea gardens of Berinag are situated on this beautiful land, which are famous far and wide for their unique aroma, excellent taste and natural purity.

The history of tea cultivation in Berinag dates back to the British period. The British found the climate and soil here perfectly suitable for tea production and started plantations on a large scale. Gradually the tea grown here started becoming famous from the mountains to the plains. Even today, many gardens reflect their old English structure and traditional techniques. Local people say that at one time tea from Berinag was sent to the royal courts of Delhi and Lucknow.

As soon as you step into the tea gardens of Berinag, you feel as if you are standing amidst a green painting. Lines of tea decorated on the slopes are visible far and wide. When the light golden light of the sun falls on these leaves early in the morning, the fresh fragrance of soil, dew and tea dissolves in the air. This is the reason why this place is considered no less than a paradise for photographers and nature lovers.

After plucking the tea leaves, they are transported to nearby small factories, where processes like drying, oxidation and rolling are done. The factories of Berinag may not be big, but this is where their real specialty lies. Even today, many steps are done by hand instead of machines, due to which the taste of tea remains completely natural and aromatic. When the leaves are ready and come out, their fragrance spreads far.

The taste of the tea here is considered light, aromatic and very refreshing. The natural sweetness present in it makes it different from other teas. Local people say that after drinking Berinag tea, a special energy flows in the body. As if the coolness and purity of the mountains had penetrated directly inside.

Today, the tea gardens of Berinag have become not only a center of farming but also a major tourist attraction. Thousands of tourists reach here every year. Roam around the gardens, get photographs clicked and buy fresh tea leaves from local shops. Many homestays even offer the facility of ‘Tea Garden View’, where tourists can view the lush green tea gardens right from their room.

In recent years, Berinag tea has once again gained popularity. Beautiful pictures of the gardens here and discussions about the refreshing taste of tea keep going viral on social media. Many people even call it “the purest tea of ​​the Himalayas”. This unique identity of the mountains is now reaching not only the entire country but also foreign countries.