 Assam, the emerald heart of India’s tea country, is where the story of Indian tea truly began. Set along the fertile banks of the Brahmaputra River, its humid monsoon climate and rich alluvial soil make it one of the world’s most productive tea-growing regions.
The first wild tea plants were discovered here in the early 19th century, and soon the British East India Company began cultivating Assam’s native variety, Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This hardy, large-leaved plant produces a rich, malty tea that became the backbone of breakfast blends around the world.
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 Darjeeling Toy Train at Batasia Loop There are few journeys in the world that capture the romance of travel quite like the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Its tiny steam engines, winding through the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, have been delighting travellers since 1881. Known affectionately as the ‘Toy Train’, this narrow-gauge line is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains one of the most remarkable feats of railway engineering ever built.
Our Himalayan Narrow Gauge Tour includes a private steam‐charter on this legendary railway, giving guests the rare chance to experience the line as it was in its heyday.  Why Escorted Tours Offer the Perfect Balance of Adventure and Ease for Solo Women Travellers in IndiaThere comes a time in life when you start thinking, “If not now, when?” Maybe the children are grown, work is more flexible, or you simply feel ready to do something for yourself. And then the idea takes hold: What about India?
India captures the imagination like nowhere else. The colour, the warmth, the endless layers of history and tradition make it a country that’s as humbling as it is exhilarating. But it can also feel a little daunting to take on alone, especially if it’s your first time. That’s why so many women in their 40s, 50s and beyond are discovering that an escorted cultural or rail tour is the perfect way to experience India safely, comfortably, and with like-minded company. At Darjeeling Tours, we’ve been running small group tours to India for over twenty years, and more and more of our guests are women travelling solo for the first time. An escorted small group tour offers the ideal balance for women who want to experience the real India – safely, sociably, and without the stress of planning every detail. |
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