Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Assam Launches Tea Tourism Project, Heritage Bungalow Hotel
Assam's government is starting a new plan to make tea gardens popular places for tourists.
They're turning old tea estate houses into fancy hotels.
The first one, a luxury hotel in Sonitpur, is already very popular, with all rooms booked for the next few months.
The government hopes this will bring more tourists to Assam, show off the state's tea, create jobs, and help local businesses.
This new hotel is charging a high price, showing that there's a lot of interest in this type of tourism.
The Assam government launched a tea tourism project.
The Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) is leading the project.
A heritage bungalow in the Durrung Tea Estate was converted into a luxury hotel.
The hotel is managed by the Postcard Hotel Group.
The hotel has advance bookings at Rs 30,000 per day and is fully booked from October to December.
- Who
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC).
- What
- Launched a project to promote tea tourism by converting a heritage bungalow into a luxury hotel.
- When
- September 5
- Where
- Assam, specifically Durrung Tea Estate in Sonitpur.
- Why
- To boost tourism, showcase tea heritage, generate jobs, and promote local culture.
- Project Launch Date
- September 5
- Project Goal
- Promote tea tourism in Assam
- Lead Organization
- Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC)
- Hotel Location
- Durrung Tea Estate, Sonitpur
- Hotel Management
- Postcard Hotel Group
- Hotel Booking Status
- Fully booked from October to December
- Daily Rate
- Rs 30,000