HOTELS AND RESORTS IN EAST AND NORTH EAST INDIA |
Glenburn Tea Estate, near Darjeeling
Glenburn, stylish, comfortable and indulgent , lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, overlooked by the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range. Home to generations of tea planters, it was originally established in 1860 and remains today a working tea estate. The Burra Bungalow has been lovingly restored, whilst retaining the style of a colonial planters' bungalow, and is now a wonderfully peaceful place to stay. With 1000 acres of private forest, and two rivers running through the estate, Glenburn offers a unique holiday experience. |
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The bedrooms have been charmingly decorated, each following a different theme, and are comforable and spacious, yet cosy.
For a touch of the more rustic, spend a night down at The Glenburn Lodge, with its two comfortable bedrooms. Here in the heart of the forest, on the banks of the River Rungeet, you can camp out, walk across the river to Sikkim, play a game of croquet or beach cricket, have a refreshing dip in the river, fish for some local trout, river raft or simply take in the sun. |
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Mayfair, Darjeeling
Once an erstwhile summerhouse of Maharaja of Nazargunj, it now stands as a modern resort, offering a fine combination of warm sunshine and cool breeze, lovely trees and flowers of different colours, shape, size and fragrance. Nestled on a majestic hill, Mayfair presents sumptuous luxury and unmatched service. |
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The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
 For over 125 years, this ‘Grande Dame’ of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) has presided over Chowringhee with great dignity. The Oberoi Grand is a luxury hotel featuring elegantly appointed rooms, excellent restaurants offering speciality cuisine and an exclusive spa and fitness center by Banyan Tree. Centrally Located in the commercial heart of Kolkata city, the hotel is in walking distance from most corporate and government offices. The historic hotel is an oasis in the bustling city of Kolkata |
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Nor-Khill, Gangtok
 Hotel Nor-Khill was built by the King of Sikkim in 1932 and is the oldest heritage hotel in Gangtok. It has 32 spacious rooms and its guests include the Dalai Lama, ambassadors and film stars.
The rooms are quiet, elegant and traditional. All the rooms are spacious and over look Mount Kanchenjunga and the Himalayas. Designed specially for royal guests of the Chogyal of Sikkim, its rooms still maintain the typical traditional Sikkimese ambiance. |
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Chang Bunglaow, Dibrugarh
In the middle of a working Assam tea estate, this 157 year old bungalow was
 built by British planters. Raised on wooden stilts, it is big and airy with two levels of verandas. The rooms are large, elegant and comfortable. On offer are excellent horse riding, boat cruise with a picnic on an island on the mighty river Brahmaputra, tour of a working tea estate with the personal attention of the owners. |
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