Guwahati: Tea estates in Assam have started experimentation with tea tourism. They are drawing inspiration from Darjeeling model. Luxmi Tea Company has started a project offers a mix of lifestyle options with key focus on education, community engagement and employment generation. The Institutional Zone includes schools, colleges and skill centres, while the Public-Semi Public & Social Infrastructure features art galleries, hospitals, tea convention centre and art theatres. The Hospitality & Tourism offers luxury hotels, resorts, and wellness centers for relaxation. The Eco Tourism promotes sustainable travel with agricultural and aquaculture activities in vernacular accommodations.
“Tea tourism offers a range of employment opportunities for the children and youths of tea estates, providing jobs as hospitality staff, guides, drivers, and homestay hosts. Additionally, the project can create jobs in the medical sector, such as nurses, pharmacists, and other aligned professions,…
