Hotels in darjeeling

Situated atop a hill, with a panoramic and spectacular view of the surrounding tea estate is Makaibari Bungalow, Darjeeling, a charming 5-bedroom retreat. Designed on the lines of a tea planter’s abode, this bungalow features solid wood ceiling & flooring and doors adorned with custom made bronze fittings, all adding up to very tastefully done interiors. The wallpaper in the bungalow’s hallway has been designed by Sabyasachi and gives the bungalow a turn of the century appearance. Within the bungalow is a porch style veranda where one can relax and enjoy a cup of world’s finest tea, and next to it is a small piece of land where organic herbs and vegetables are grown all year round, allowing one a chance to try their hand at gardening. Set amidst tea gardens, Puttabong Cottage is a picturesque retreat with 6 spacious bedrooms. Its sprawling lawns are ideal for a game of croquet or badminton, and the cottage offers a spectacular view of the Kanchenjunga to wake up to. The evenings are cozy by the fireplaces, and there is a chance that your cup has been brewed with tea leaves picked from surrounding estates. Refurbished with modern amenities while keeping its original essence intact, the cottage accommodates a large den and game room, a library, a gallery and a common room for groups to unwind. The location of the Bungalow is ideal as it is situated about 20 minutes away from Darjeeling Mall Road and allows easy access to a host of options.

All guests travelling to Taj Chia Kutir, must carry final vaccination certificates (double dose taken 15 days prior to check-in ) or an RTPCR negative report from an ICMR approved lab taken 72 hours before the check-in. This implies to all adults and kids above the age of 2 years. COVID protocols will be strictly followed, random RAT tests will be conducted in case of any symptoms at the time of check-in. The Taj Chia Kutir Resort and Spa is as exotic as it sounds. Luxury at its barefoot best. After all it is a sybaritic resort located right in the middle of the perma-cultural, Makaibari Tea Estate founded in 1859 in Kurseong, Darjeeling. Yes, you read that right – 1859, the age of empires. The tea factory at Makaibari was the first in the world. In 1988, Makaibari tea estate was certified as the first fully organic tea garden. So yes, here reputation precedes itself. Darjeeling, located in the Lesser Himalayas, breathes a rarefied air at an elevation of 6700 feet (2042.2 m) within clear sight of the Kanchenjunga, the world’s third tallest mountain. This gives the region hegemony over the most prized teas in the world. The resort is set plush amidst the tea estate, green acres rolling upon each other as far as the eyes can see, intruded upon only by the sweeping mist. The air is as crisp and fresh as the Makaibari second flush that in tea auctions fetches $1850 per kg, the most expensive Indian tea ever traded. The estate sustains local communities and regenerative practic...

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