Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Journey to Ringtong Tea Estate
A journalist went to Darjeeling to talk to tea workers.
After a protest, they wanted to visit another tea estate called Ringtong.
The drive was very hard with steep, narrow roads.
The car had trouble and the driver was not happy.
They met a local activist named Sumit who helped them.
The journalist had to walk the last part in the rain.
It took a long time, but they finally reached the worker's house for an important interview.
The journey was tough, but it was worth it.
A journalist traveled to Darjeeling to interview tea estate workers about industry challenges.
The drive to Ringtong tea estate was difficult due to steep, narrow, and poorly maintained roads.
The car's engine overheated, and the driver was reluctant to continue.
A local activist, Sumit, guided the journalist and convinced the driver to go further.
The journalist walked the last part in the rain and finally reached the worker's house for an interview.
- Who
- A journalist and a local driver
- What
- A challenging journey to Ringtong tea estate for an interview
- When
- Late May
- Where
- Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To interview tea estate workers about industry struggles
- Location
- Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India
- Distance
- 30 kilometers
- Time Taken
- Approximately 6 hours
- Road Condition
- Steep, narrow, and poorly maintained
- Interview Subject
- Sudha Tamang, tea estate worker and activist
- Weather
- Misty and drizzling
- Vehicle Condition
- Engine overheated
- Local Guidance
- Sumit, an activist, guided the journey