Enjoy a Luxurious Stay in a Darjeeling Resort

Darjeeling is often referred to as the ‘Queen of Hills’.  Situated on a height of 2,042 meters above sea level, this hill station lies in the lesser Himalayan mountain ranges. The town is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Darjeeling is the crowning jewel in West Bengal state’s tourism portfolio. It offers some breathtaking panoramic views of snow-clad mountains and lush green valleys. 

Darjeeling enjoys tourist attention all year round. While summers are peak season for the crowds to come in, winter months also see a fair share of visitors. The hill station has been a favorite holiday destination since the time of the British rule in India. Officials who were not used to the hot tropical climate of this country would escape to this Himalayan town for some respite from the heat. The best place to stay in Darjeeling is some of the old guest houses which date back to the colonial period. The old architectural style of these buildings has an old world charm which attracts many tourists. 

Darjeeling is most well-known for two things – toy train and tea. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway line is UNESCO world heritage site. This railway route passes through many twists and turns of Himalayan foothills treating passengers to some splendid scenic views. The commercial production of Darjeeling Tea was introduced to the region by the British officials somewhere around mid-1850s. Many tea lovers and enthusiasts hail Darjeeling Tea as one of the finest brews of tea in the world. The mountain slopes of Darjeeling and surrounding regions comprise of many small and large tea estates. There are also a few ancient monasteries and some famous eateries in this town that are great sightseeing spots for the tourist population. 

Darjeeling luxury resorts offer guests with lavish accommodation facilities and spectacular views. Most of them are built on top of a hill, surrounded by tea plantations on all sides. Guests staying at these resorts are can enjoy the beautiful views of snow-clad mountain peaks while sipping warm Darjeeling tea. All the windows of these rooms overlook lush green tea gardens. Away from any civilization of urban life, these luxury resorts are perfect for a quiet vacation. Guests are treated to the best kind of hospitality services. All rooms are equipped with 24 hours warm water supply and room heaters. These resorts also include multi-cuisine restaurants. Open air barbeque is also available in some resorts. There is also wellness spa available for the relaxation and rejuvenation of the guests.

There are many tea estates in Darjeeling that have opened their gates for the tourist population. Spread over a large property, these tea estates give guests a chance to indulge in tea tourism. The best place to stay in Darjeeling is a tea garden resort. Guests are free to roam around the adjoining tea gardens and enjoy the serene views of nature. They can take part in the delicate activity of plucking tea – two leaves and a bud. These resorts also offer complimentary tea tasting sessions for their guests. In some cases, a visit to the tea factory is also arranged to take them through the stages of commercial tea processing. Holidaying at a tea estate is a unique and unforgettable experience.