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Mirik | Paschim Phuguri Tea Garden

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View from Tingling View Point along the Rishi Road between Siliguri and Mirik. The tea industry has a long tradition in the area of Darjeeling, going back to 1841 when the British introduced the Chinese tea plant (Camellia sinensis). Darjeeling Tea has become an internationally recognized and highly reputed brand.

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on Monday 13 November 2017 by Martin Mergili
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