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Darjeeling

Famed for its delicately aromatic tea variety, Darjeeling is a charming hill station dotted with green tea gardens, framed by snowy Himalayan mountain peaks. As well as touring tea plantations, visitors can enjoy exploring colonial mansions and churches, vibrant Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, botanical gardens and wandering through Darjeeling’s narrow and colourful winding streets.

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I would highly recommend staying at the Glenburn Tea Estate, a heavenly little plantation retreat just an hour away from Darjeeling, a hill station steeped in British colonial history.


Ric Duncombe
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Darjeeling, Himalaya and the North, India

Fabulously set in heavenly surroundings at the foot of the majestic Kanchenjunga ranges near Darjeeling, Glenburn Tea Estate is a serene plantation retreat full of old world colonial charm and an invigorating tonic for the soul.

Glenburn Tea Estate

Darjeeling, Himalaya and the North, India

The Mayfair Hotel is a delightful colonial-style hill station retreat in Darjeeling, located opposite the Governor’s House, in an excellent location to explore the town. The Mayfair has been nicely updated and offers the best accommodation in Darjeeling.

The Mayfair Darjeeling

Darjeeling, Himalaya and the North, India

The Windamere Hotel is a Raj-era heritage hotel located on Darjeeling’s Observatory Hill. It is a wonderfully atmospheric retreat from which to enjoy the fresh Himalayan climate and scenery.

Windamere Hotel

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Calcutta, Kalimpong, Gangtok, Darjeeling

Discover the delights of India’s most beguiling far-flung region, from India’s vibrant cultural hub of Calcutta to the striking Himalayan scenery that surrounds the hill stations and Buddhist monasteries that dot India’s northeast.

9 nights from $3271 per person Culture & history, Spectacular scenery, Walking & Trekking

East India Tour

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Darjeeling, India

A tour around the Dali Monastery, one of the biggest in Darjeeling. You will explore the library and take part in evening prayers in the beautiful prayer room.

Evening prayers in Dali Gompa

Darjeeling, India

An extensive walking tour of Darjeeling, where you will see a huge number of things, from the Mahakal Dara to Royal Bengal tigers! You will enjoy breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea in local areas.

Darjeeling walking tour

Darjeeling, India

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, affectionately called the ‘Toy Train’, is a wonderful experience that gets you closer to the Himalayas.

Toy Train Ride

Darjeeling, India

Enjoy watching the sunrise on Observatory Hill followed by a guided walking tour of Darjeeling, visiting the zoological park, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Tibetan refugee centre and then Bhutia Busty Monastery.

Darjeeling Guided Tour

Darjeeling, India

A hike to Tiger Hill offers stunning views of the colossal Mount Kanchenjunga, as well as many other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.

Tiger Hill hike

Calcutta, India

A visit to the Kumartuli potter community is a fascinating tour where you can witness the incredible skill with which clay model of gods and animals are created and painted.

Kumartuli’s Potter Community

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