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Snowview Tea Garden

Terroir

Snowview is nestled in the Himalayan plains and is part of the Kalimpong sub-district. For hundreds of years, the nearest town, Kalimpong, served as both a link point and the main conduit for trade between China, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and India. With its largely rugged terrain and steep slopes, the region enjoys a subtropical high-altitude climate with mild temperatures all year round. The soil is loamy and there are numerous rivers, including the Jaldhaka, which rise in the Himalayan mountains. The monsoon season, from June to September, also brings heavy rainfall. The biodiversity of this region is characterized by natural rainforests, dense bamboo groves and colorful rhododendron canopies. The Neora Valley National Park lies close to the Snowview Garden and provides a haven for endemic species such as the red panda and Himalayan black bear.

Community projects

The garden is Fairtrade certified, and growers live in close contact with nature. Thanks to the fair trade premium, solar panels have been installed, making Snowview a "carbon-neutral" tea plantation. Health initiatives and sanitation projects also continue to develop, putting health and safety at the forefront of community initiatives.