Since the discovery of tea in 1823, tea gardens have been an integral part of Assam’s landscape. There are more than 800 tea estates in Assam. Assam tea and the tea estates of Assam have enormous tourism prospects. However, potentiality of tea tourism has remained unexplored in its actual terms. Tea gardens of Assam with their lush greenery, iconic bungalows, the tanned ethnic people with their distinct rhythmic music and dance carry potentialities to attract both domestic and international tourist interests and can present a magnificent revenue opportunity to the state. Considering the enormous potentiality of tea tourism in Assam, it is proposed to develop 50 selective Tea Gardens as Tourism destinations in a Mission Mode approach. Development of tea tourism in Assam, besides sustaining the environment and preserving the heritage and culture, will benefit the state by creating employment opportunities and boosting rural economy. Considering the huge potentialities of tea tourism in Assam, 50 iconic Tea Gardens throughout the state will be selected based on the criteria set in this guideline to make them attractive tourism destinations.
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