Visit Badamtam Darjeeling

About Badamtam

Badamtam is a tea garden in the Lebong Valley of Darjeeling. Spanning altitudes from 1,000 to 5,000 feet, this estate is one of the best Darjeeling tea-producing gardens in the region. The tea garden is under the management of the Goodricke Group. Badamtam Tea Estate has a legacy of over 150 years, established in 1861 by British planter Christine Barnes. It is renowned for producing some of the finest first-flush teas, which are highly prized all over the world. The name Badamtam comes from the Lepcha language, which means "carrier of bamboo water." The Lepcha people are the original inhabitants of the land. 

Badamtam is popular among tourists for its great view of the Kanchenjunga massif and the lush valleys of the tea garden.

Rungeet and Rung Dung, two hilly rivers, meander through the garden, enhancing its scenic beauty. Here, you also get to experience world-class tea production and easy access to Darjeeling.

How to Reach Badamtam

The tea garden is located just 14 kilometres from Darjeeling town. So the way to reach Badamtam is similar to that of reaching Darjeeling. Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 80 km away, is the nearest airport as it is for almost all destinations for the Sikkim - Darjeeling region. Drive time is about 3.5 hours. The nearest major railhead is around 77 km away.

Looking for a Taxi from NJP / Bagdogra to Badamtam?
Our tourist taxi division, Humro Cars, can provide you with the vehicle at a reasonable cost. Call us at 9733052020 / 9733068080

Badamtam Tourist Activity

Badamtam Tea Estate

This is one of the most beautiful and picturesque tea gardens in Darjeeling, offering visitors a chance to explore vast green valleys. Visiting the Tea Factory will require permission from the management, but the vast area of the garden has several roads running across it, and tourists can roam inside the garden freely.

Buddha Statue

A 14-foot bronze statue of Buddha stands amid the tea garden, creating a serene and spiritual ambience. The place is called Chulidara and is off the main road; you have to climb the hills for a few minutes to reach it. This is a perfect spot for photography and Bird watching, you can walk around through the tea garden trails here as well.

Badamtam Monastery

An old Buddhist monastery located within the estate offers peace and a glimpse into the spiritual traditions. The monastery is named Samten choeling gumba and is situated besides the main road.

Rungeet Bridge

Built in 1902, this suspension footbridge over the Rungeet River connects Badamtam to Sikkim. A legacy of British engineering, it provides great views of the river below.

Darjeeling Sightseeing

Since Badamtam is close to Darjeeling, you can easily explore the town’s iconic attractions based in Darjeeling

Our Services

At NBTT, we have been promoting Badamtam as a tourist destination for several years now. If you need to book a homestay, talk to our homestay division, Humro Home (9733071716 / 9733069690). To book a tourist taxi, call our cars unit at 9733068680. For Package booking in Badamtam or the rest of the region, talk to our tours division at 973300059 2/3/4.

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