If you want to skip the crowds and experience the real peace of Darjeeling, Chhota Poobong Tea Garden is that perfect hidden spot. Tucked near Ghoom and the Kurseong valley, this small tea village gives you the true taste of the hills fresh air, quiet slopes, and endless green tea bushes. It’s hardly 45 minutes from Darjeeling town, easy to reach, and feels like a different world altogether. The estate is famous for its high-mountain Darjeeling tea, especially the Second Flush muscatel that tea lovers go crazy about. You can walk through the plantations, watch the workers plucking leaves with their “two leaves and a bud” rhythm, and if the season is right, even peek into the tea factory. Tasting fresh Darjeeling tea right where it’s grown hits different, trust us. Chhota Poobong is also great for slow travellers. The misty valley, quiet trails, and old bungalows nearby make it a lovely place to relax. And since it sits close to Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Tiger Hill, and Kurseong, you can easily club it with your Darjeeling trip. If you’re looking for a peaceful, authentic hill experience, the kind locals enjoy Chhota Poobong is a gem worth exploring. Let Avianna Vacation help you plan it smoothly so you can enjoy the hills the way they’re meant to be.