Tocklai Tea Research Institute

Travel Tips

• Visit early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds and experience pleasant weather.Visit early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds and experience pleasant weather.
• Wear comfortable shoes as you may need to walk on uneven surfaces while exploring the tea gardens.Wear comfortable shoes as you may need to walk on uneven surfaces while exploring the tea gardens.
• Respect the local customs and traditions, especially when interacting with tea garden workers.Respect the local customs and traditions, especially when interacting with tea garden workers.
• Carry a light jacket or sweater, as it may get chilly in the early morning or late evening.Carry a light jacket or sweater, as it may get chilly in the early morning or late evening.
• Consider using local transport options like auto-rickshaws for an authentic experience and to navigate the area easily.Consider using local transport options like auto-rickshaws for an authentic experience and to navigate the area easily.
• Stay hydrated but be mindful of your surroundings when drinking water, as it is advisable to consume bottled water.Stay hydrated but be mindful of your surroundings when drinking water, as it is advisable to consume bottled water.
• Engage with the staff and researchers to learn more about tea cultivation and the local culture.Engage with the staff and researchers to learn more about tea cultivation and the local culture.
• Photographing locals should be done respectfully, and always ask for permission first.Photographing locals should be done respectfully, and always ask for permission first.
• Be mindful of the local flora and fauna; avoid littering and follow guidelines set by the research institute.Be mindful of the local flora and fauna; avoid littering and follow guidelines set by the research institute.