Nestled in the rugged Kurseong Valley, Jungpana Tea Estate is rooted in a tale of loyalty and courage. Local legend recalls a British hunter and his Gurkha companion, Jung Bahadur, who bravely fought off a leopard in the early 1900s. Fatally wounded, Jung Bahadur drank from a nearby spring before succumbing to his injuries—giving the place its name: “Jungpana,” the spot of his final sip and enduring valor.

Founded in 1899, the estate has passed through notable hands—from Mr. Henry Montgomery Lennox to the Rana of Nepal—yet its reputation for exceptional Darjeeling teas has remained constant. Perched at 4,500 feet, accessible only by a wooden bridge and a climb of over 600 steps, Jungpana’s south-facing slopes nurture teas prized for their clarity and character. 

Now stewarded by the Mayfair Group, the estate continues to uphold its heritage, producing some of the region’s most sought-after cups and preserving a legacy that stands strong amid the lush hills of Kurseong.