Barnesbeg tea garden was established in 1871 by Christine Barnes and its original name was Barne's Bagh (meaning Barne's Garden). The garden has an elevation ranging from 238 to 975 meters and covers an area of 288 hectares. It is known for very good Darjeeling teas and has developed a certain mystique over the years. This is garden owned by the Goodricke Group. It's located in north Darjeeling area with picturesque settings. The nearest Railway station is New Jalpaiguri which is 90 Km from the garden and the Airport is Bagdogra 95Km from the garden. This picturesque garden facing the majestic peaks of Kanchenjunga. The Garden stretches from 780 feet to 3200 feet above sea level and enjoys a balmy, cool weather, with the Little Rangeet river gushing down the valley. Well drained. The main teas cultivated here include the black & green tea and also an Assam variety that offers brisk taste.A dual manufacturing process allows the garden to make both black and green teas .The superb green teas, famous for their health giving properties, are much sought after. The predominantly Assam bushes produce well styled teas with brisk liquors. There is a certain mystique in Barnesbeg. The deep faith and strong religious beliefs of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian communities mingle as one inspirational force for all. Barnesbeg is Certified Bio –Organic Garden w.e.f April 2010. There are five local Samaj (society) in Barnesbeg but they are bound in one bundle. Everybody obey the rules, order and instructions of the Samaj. There are one Govt. High School and one Govt. Primary School in this garden. The samaj are : 1) Navajyoti Gram Sudhar Samaj, 2) Tinaiker Sirubari Gaon Samaj (TSGS), 3) Godamtar Samaj (GTS), 4) Ucha Gram Pariwar (UGP) and 5) Lavatar. Religions are: 1) Hindu ( Sai Sangathan, Manav Dharma, Balyakishor) 2) Christain 3) Budhism
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