Darjeeling Hotels

Darjeeling (2134 metres above sea level) is a superlative combination of fern-filled valleys, snow-capped peaks and tea-scented air. A blue toy train on the world's highest railway track chugs through an emerald carpet of tea gardens, passing through a series of dizzying waterfalls and hairpin bends.

Cradled in the folds of the world's loftiest mountains, Darjeeling is justly regarded as the queen of India's `hill-stations'. A popular retreat during the summer, Darjeeling plays host to tourists from all over the country and abroad. The place spells Raj nostalgia among the British.

The friendly mountain people-Nepalese, Tibetan, Bhutanese and Lepcha-welcome you to Darjeeling district.

With its array of scenic wonders and a rich folk culture, Darjeeling has something for everyone.

 
Temperature at Darjeeling  
April to August                Maximum 14.89°C        Minimum 8.59°C  
 
September to March        Maximum 6.11°C        Minimum 1.05°C  
 
 
Clothing
Summer - Tropical & light woollen
Winter - Heavy woollens

Nearest Airport   
Bagdogra      Distance 90 kms  
 
Nearest Railhead   
New Jalpaiguri  Distance 110 kms  
    
Distance by road    
from Calcutta  686 kms  
 
 

Kanchenjunga the spacious multicuisine restaurant noted for its excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner fare is a big draw among the locals and visitors alike. The culinary artistry and attentive service make dining an unforgettable experience.
 
Let your spirit take a flight at the well-stocked High Point bar offering a regal view of the Himalayas.

The bartender will prepare an exotic cocktail for you and recommend a liqueur after dinner.  

Hotel Sinclairs Darjeeling has 46 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites, with satellite TV channels, telephones and attached baths with hot and cold water. The rooms have wooden floors and ceilings ideal for living in the hills. The wooden interiors give it an ambience of a traditional country home

It is "One of the three Jewels of the Raj", said a celebrated travel writer of The Windamere Hotel. Established in the 19th century as a cozy boarding house for bachelor English and Scottish tea planters, it was converted into a hotel just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Well known to sophisticated travellers the world over, the Windamere is famous for its unique ambience and charm, and has been the subject of many leading stories in the international media.

During the first National Awards Ceremony for outstanding hotels in India, the Prime Minister presented Windamere Hotel with a coveted award for its excellence as a Heritage Hotel of India.

Windamere is the original "Heritage House of the Himalayas". It is situated on Observatory Hill, a Darjeeling landmark, believed to be the focus and repository of life-enhancing cosmic energies.

The Heritage Houses of the Himalayas in the Lands of the Thunderbolt, are an association of inns, each privately owned and managed, all with a common objective in view: to offer the visitor, through their hospitality, an unique and memorable travel experience. Each House has its own character and style. Some are charming old Raj-era inns; others are the homes of well-established and traditional Himalayan families known through the years for the warmth of their welcome.

International Airport    : Kolkata-690 kms.
Domestic Airport    : Bagdogra-90 kms.
Railway Station        : 0.5 kms.
Bus Depot        : 0.5 kms.
City Center        : 0.5 kms.


By Air :
Bagdogra which is the nearest airport to Darjeeling, is 2 hours by air from Delhi, and 50 minutes by air from Calcutta.
Two main domestic carriers, Indian Airlines and Jet Air, operate on these routes.

By road :
The Windamere is 2.5 hours by  car from Bagdogra, the nearest airport to
Darjeeling. The journey by road offers breathtaking views of earth, water
and sky, as the car climbs from near sea level at Bagdogra, to an altitude
of about 7,500 feet at Darjeeling, within sight of the "Roof top of the
world".

By Train :
The nearest railway station for broad-gauge trains, is NJP (New Jalpaiguri Station). Rail travellers bound for Darjeeling, arrive at NJP from Delhi, or Calcutta.
Visitors may also travel to Darjeeling from NJP, by The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. This famous journey lasts 7 to 8 hours. The Darjeeling railway station is 1/2km. from the hotel.Alternatively, visitors may travel by road to Darjeeling, from New Jalpaiguri, by a scenic route. Travel time: three hours.

The dining options at the Windamere hotel include a restaurant and a bar providing an ideal combination of palatable food and wine assortments. The gourmets can enjoy their stay at the hotel in every way.


Windamere's Darjeeling Tea

For a perfect of tea, allow the tea leaves to brew for three to five minutes. Take out the tea strainer and set it aside.

Windamere recommend that you do not dilute this tea with milk. You may sweeten it, although many connoisseurs of tea would prefer that you drink it "straight". Typically, a high quality Darjeeling tea is a pale gold in colour – like the Himalayan sunlight at dawn – and has a pleasant bouquet. Before sipping, inhale the distinctive perfume of your tea to heighten your enjoyment of one of the world's great beverages.


Coffee by Windamere

From the Baba Budan Hills of Mysore in Southern India comes some of the finest coffee in the world. Windamere adds a northern character to the distinctive flavour of this southern coffee by hand-roasting the beans in a rotating drum over a very slow charcoal fire. The beans are then ground to perfection in an old fashioned coffee-mill just prior to brewing. There may be occasional small variations in the coffee brewed for you at meals. Coffee making, even now, remains more of an Art than a Science at Windamere.

Windamere Hotel has two wings: The Windamere and Little Windamere  
 
 
The Ada Villa
The Windamere wing appeals to guests who like tradition, who would be comfortable in a bygone age, and who want a reminder of how people got on with their lives in old Darjeeling. There are no TVs and telephones in the main house called Ada Villa; and only telephones, by request, in the Annexe. Guests, who choose this wing, prefer to avoid the distractions of modern life for the duration of their stay.  


Tinker Belle's Cottage     
Generations of newly-wedded couples have enjoyed the quiet ease afforded by Tinker Belle's Cottage (also known as Honeymoon Cottage). The cottage is set apart from the rest of the hotel, on a sunny little spur that rises just above Windamere's Ada Villa. Couples return to the cottage for anniversaries, to snuggle before the fire in the evenings, only to remember and to dream of days long ago.


Annandale House
The Little Windamere wing appeals to people who need to remain in touch with modern life, even while they indulge their love of the past and old things. The residential houses in this wing, Annandale House, and Observatory House, are provided with TVs and telephones.
The bathrooms have fittings which were once the property of the Loreto Convent Girls School. These were donated to Windamere Hotel when the Convent   closed   down  its  boarding
school after 130 memorable years. The Convent is the oldest European school in Darjeeling District, having been founded in 1846. It counts among its many famous former pupils, Vivien Leigh, the actress of "Gone With The Wind" fame. 

A luxury hotel in Darjeeling, India ,Viceroy needs no introduction. Stepping into the warm settings of the hotel,you will immediately feel yourself sucked into the lap of contemporary, understated luxury. It is the best hotel in Darjeeling where you can pamper yourself with the ultimate luxury.

The details are in impeccable from its world class service and cuisine to an unrivalled fusion of business services and modern luxuries, from the displays of fine art work to the highly stylized uniforms worn by the staff. The Viceroy is in every sense a fashionable deluxe hotel in Darjeeling and is graded as the best hotel in Darjeeling.

Indeed it is the finest hotel in Darjeeling with proximity to the Mall , shopping and entertainment zone. It is strategically located in the heart of Darjeeling and is a Four Star deluxe hotel of Darjeeling.

The Viceroy presently offers plush accommodation in the form of 30 Executive rooms and 7 Attic Premium Rooms. Each bedroom in the hotel offers magnificent views of the snow capped Himalayas. Attic Premium rooms give value add-ones in terms of personalized guest amenities such as LCD,DVD, Microwave,Refrigerator,Hair dryer, Fire Place,to name a few.

Bagdogra is the nearest Airport to Darjeeling having direct air connections with New Delhi,Kolkata, Guwahati, with more airlines dropping from others Cities. The air traffic to Bagdogra has risen many times in the near future. The toy train of Darjeeling has received the distinction of being a heritage status in the world. It is the highest Railway station in the world.

On top of this world we give you a breath taking view from the sundeck giving you a birds eye view of Darjeeling and an obstructed view of the Kanchenjungas, totally snow capped. It would definitely make you feel on the top of the world after all you are standing 8000 feet above sea level facing the mighty Himalayas. A cup of Darjeeling tea with it would be a perfect combination to snatch your time unknowingly for a while. It would really be an enchanting holiday getaway in a deluxe star hotel of Darjeeling, one of the best luxury hotels in the Northeast Himalayas of India.

Viceroy is situated in the heart of Darjeeling, The geographical location of Viceroy Hotel.Restaurant is as below :

• 87  kms. from N.J.P Railway Station.
• 88  kms from Bagdogra Airport.
• 0.5 kms from Darjeeling Bus Station.
• 0.5 kms from Darjeeling Railway Station.
• 400 Metres from the Mall Road.
• 200 Metres from Shopping Mall & Multiplex.

The Crystal Room with a warm and cozy ambience offers an eclectic range of Indian, Chinese, Thai, Nepalese & Continental delicacies. Enormous varities of delicious dishes will open many options for you to choose. The tasty smell from the kitchen will make you bound and restless to taste them.

Attic Premium Rooms

With a glowing fire place and hot water bags in your bed, you can just pamper yourself with a chilled bottle of wine from your in-room refrigerator and watching your all time favourite movie in your LCD and DVD player and warming your snacks in your in-room microwave. This huge attic room on the topmost ninth floor of the mansion with sloping roofs and pinewood walls gives you a breathtaking view of the snowcapped Kanchanjungas right from your bed.


Executive Rooms

Each Executive room has been done up to showcase the vivid colours and design elements that surround the royalty of yore and all the rooms overlook the snowcapped Himalayas and Mt. Kanchanjungha.

Duplex Attic

An ideal room for honeymoon couples, the fully pine wooden duplex attic room provides you a luxurious bed room furnished with a glowing chimney, refrigerator, microwave, DVD player, separate dressing area and a living room on the mezzanine floor interconnected by a wooden staircase. The room on the eight floors overlooking the Kanchandzonga is also suited for a couple with a child who would like to stay with their parents in the same room. The round bed on the mezzanine floor provides your child a delight to sleep in cuddled with hot water bags. The unique design of the pine roof with hanging lights and glowing orange colors gives an aesthetic look to your room and can transform your moments into unforgettable memories. The room has been most popular in demand from valuable guest.

Peppermint Hotel Darjeeling is currently in planning/execution stage. This budget hotel is likely to have 90 rooms or so.

 ROHL has charted an aggressive expansion plan to set up a chain of 50 budget hotels across India by 2010 under the brand "Peppermint". For this purpose the company has floated a fully owned subsidiary "AB Holdings" under which the budget hotels will be managed;

Of the 50 locations planned, 11 locations have been tied-up with IRCTC (Arm of Indian Railways). These locations are Chandigarh, Pune, Nagpur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Tirupati, Bhopal, Agra, New Jalpaiguri (West Bengal), Darjeeling and Jaselmer. Through this tie-up ROHL will get these properties on a 30-year lease for development and running of a budget hotel;

2 other properties have been tied up in Hyderabad & Bangalore respectively. Construction work for the same has begun. The company is in talks with developers and property owners in other major cities for development of these hotels and talks are in advanced stages;

The total project involving development of 50 budget hotels is expected to cost Rs 700 crs. These hotels will have around 90 rooms/hotel. The mode of expansion is expected to be largely based on its current asset-light model of leasing properties instead of owning the same. For development of these hotels the company plans to set-up ventures with local developers. The overall structure is expected to be a mixture of leased, ownership and joint venture based on suitability and feasibility of model for each project;

Living in Hotel Elgin can be an unforgettable vacationing experience by itself. Set aside a day from the tours to the beautiful spots in and around the town and enjoy the company of family and friends in an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment.

Darjeeling is known as the 'Queen of the hills'. The name derives from 'Dorji Ling', or the God of Thunder. Small wonder then, that the weather varies from the pleasant to cold, to very cold. As you enter, the heritage Hotel Elgin, warmth greets you. A silken Khada is draped around your neck in a traditional North-east welcome, as sparkling cherry liquor spreads a Warm glow within. The phrase 'old world charm' is a palpable feeling of being sung and cozy in this quaint and charming 120 year old residence reminiscent of the heydays of the Raj. There is a lived-in look about the oldest hotel in Darjeeling. It is justified, considering that royalty and distinguished Heads of State have spent many moments here, appreciating the lithographs by Daniel and etchings by G.Douglass that adorn its walls. Dominique Lapierre and Mark Tully have found inspiration to write in its relaxed interiors. Hotel Elgin has hosted the Crown Prince of Sikkim Tenzing Namgyal, the royal family of Bhutan, US Ambassador Galbraith and many more renowned personalities.

The Elgin has extended its hospitality for over 100 years to the kind of people who know the real style of living like the Maharaja of Cooch Behar who held most of his parties in this mansion entertaining his royal guests. With cozy interiors and classical tunes from the grand piano with discreet waiters in uniforms to serve you at all hours, the ambience is perfect. Meal times bring together all the guests to the Kanchan and Orchid restaurants. The Elgin chefs can win you over with a selection of delicious local, Indian or Continental cuisine with fresh bread, cakes and pastries prepared in-house for breakfast. The Elgin also serves special high tea from the world famous tea gardens of Darjeeling at the lounge.

The thirty luxury rooms of this mansion are seeped in nostalgia with stories to be heard from a bygone era of the elite to days of mellow sunshine at the park or cheerful evenings at the Timber Bar.

With a glowing fireplace and hot water bags in your bed, you will find all the amenities of comfort coupled with the charming Victorian dйcor. Our Attic Room on the top of the mansion with sloping roofs and wooden walls is an excellent place to unwind after a particularly tiring day at the mountains.

Extensive dining options, versatile event space, sumptuous luxury and unmatched service makes Mayfair Darjeeling the best destination for an unparalleled stay in Darjeeling…

'Mayfair Darjeeling is a man made marvel. Nestled on a majestic hill; it presents a breathtaking spectacle with aristocratic look for business guests and vacationers. Scenic views, a stellar spa and an abundance of pure nature will keep you coming back to this delightful hill resort again and again.

Once an erstwhile summerhouse of Maharaja of Nazargunj, now stands as a modern resort that is a FEAST FOR sore eyes. A fine combination of warm sunshine and cool breeze, lovely trees and flowers of different colours, shapes sizes and fragrances, floors you. Extensive dining options, versatile event space, sumptuous luxury and unmatched service make Mayfair Darjeeling, a first hand choice for tourists.

You will feel smitten by cascading streams, and lush forests. Come relax in our beautiful hill resort for complete rejuvenation of mind, body, and soul in a majestic setting and step into its timeless charm that mixes luxury, comfort, urban energy, and cutting-edge style.

TIFFANY
Tempt your palate with some of the finest MAYFAIR cuisine blend with characteristic MAYFAIR warmth, friendliness, and hospitality. You have a choice of cuisine delights- Continental, Chinese and Indian.

LIBRARY BAR:
Well-stocked with cocktails of different brands, you can experience a new HIGH at Library Bar. Make your cocktail choice and get into brain-storming session with your family and friends . In case you find that nauseating, you can just pick a book and pour through its contents, while sipping your drink. End-result, you earn a double-benefit, the special impact of cocktail and knowledge.

Mayfair Darjeeling offers 31 tastefully appointed rooms with modern amenities. You have the choice of selecting from ….

•  5 attic rooms with wooden floors and walls with sloping ceilings
•  6 luxurious deluxe rooms  
•  20 English style cottages.

Facilities:-

•   Colour Television
•   24 hour hot and cold running water
•   Direct dialling facility
•   Fire place to keep you warm
•   Money Exchange
•   Baby Sitting
•   Doctor On Call
•   Safe Deposit
•   Car Rental and Travel Facility
•   Same day Laundry
•   Internet Connectivity
•   DVD services
•   Car parking

Turn left on the Old Monastery road from Ghoom station, and you come upon sloping roofs and curving stairways that define the mystique of Sterling Holidays Silver Oaks, Darjeeling. Modern comfort at the resort is steeped in the tranquility of the surrounding mountains enhancing the charm of this lovely town.

The General Lloyd restaurant offers a range of delectable fare from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Continental cuisines.

The resort offers:

• 15 twin apartments (two bedroom)
• 28 Regular Apartments (One Bedroom)
• 32 compact studio apartments
• 28 guest rooms

The kitchens in all apartments are well-equipped with hot plates, vessels, pressure cookers, cutlery, and crockery

Aptly named the Queen of Hills, Darjeeling makes for one of the most exciting destinations to be visited. The fresh clean air, the greens soothing the tired eyes, the breathtaking view of the snow-ridden mountain peaks of mount Kanchunjunga (3rd highest peak in the world), the vast expanse of tea gardens, green tea – Darjeeling makes for every nature lover’s delight.

Hotel Sonar Bangla, Darjeeling is located on Robertson road, just 2 minutes walking from the main attraction Mall Road that makes for the highlight for tourists.The nearest airport to Darjeeling is Baghdogra airport, which is 78 kms from Darjeeling, while the closest Railway Station to Darjeeling is New Jalpaiguri, which is 82 kms from Darjeeling. Apart from this, Darjeeling is well connected by the famous Toy Train that runs from New Jalpaiguri Station to Darjeeling on fixed hours. Besides, Darjeeling is also well connected by road, with several vehicles for hire transporting the tourists to this amazing land of nature, beauty and peace.

Hotel Sonar Bangla, Darjeeling offers verity of rooms which is equipped with all modern facilities.

Rooms Types:-

• Standard Room Double Beded
• Double Bed Deluxe
• Super Deluxe(Kanchanjanga Facing)
• Triple Bed Standard
• Triple Bed Deluxe
• Four Bed Standard
• Four Bed Deluxe
• Six Bed Suite

Conveniently located in the heart of the town, is the three star Hotel Seven Seventeen Darjeeling is an ideal place for the nature lover or a business traveler. The Mall, main bus and taxi stands, local market, banks and entertainment centers are all within walking distance from the hotel.

Dekeling Resort at Hawks Nest Darjeeling is a heritage resort build in the late 19th century by Sir William Ferguson Ducat. The ambiance of the resort is true reflection of old British Raj. The contemporary designed and elegantly furnished interiors provides a unique experience of British and Tibetan history. The entire ambiance of the hotel, complements with the lush green hills and may besiege your heart, to higher level of ecstacy.

Dekeling Resort Darjeeling has four luxury suites includes two large rooms. Each suite enjoys a view of our floral gardens and the Darjeeling hills, crowned by the spectacular Kanchenjunga range. All the rooms at the hotel are equipped with modern amenities and facilities like cable television plus a large private bath with adequate supply of hot and cold water, etc.

Hotel North Star Darjeeling is a budget hotel located on the Lama Road. The hotel is situated in the heart of the city and is five minutes walk away from the Mall Road. The hotel is in close proximity to some of the major tourist places and shopping centers of the city.

Hotel North Star Darjeeling has five storied magnificent building having 34 Rooms. 21 Rooms are on the Kanchenjunga view side and 13 on Darjeeling Town View Side equipped with modern amenities and facilities for a comfortable stay.

Glenburn Tea Estate Darjeeling is a heavenly little plantation retreat that lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, overlooked by the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range. Started by a Scottish tea company in 1859, Glenburn has now passed into the hands of one of India’s pioneering tea planting families. The Estate is a three hour drive from the airport and only three hour drive from the railway station.

Nestled in the heart of the city, Hotel Garuda Darjeeling is a 2 star hotel located on Laden La Road. Positioned at a very pleasing and tranquil location, the hotel offers a breathtaking view of the city and provides an easy access to other places of interest.

Hotel has a dining rooms serving authentic Tibetan, Nepalese Cuisine Chinese, continental, Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are also served.

Hotel Garuda Darjeeling offers 26 well appointed fully furnished rooms equipped with modern amenities and facilities for a comfortable stay.

The Swiss Hotel Darjeeling is a heritage hotel built almost 96 yrs ago. The hotel is located on Gandhi Road, which is connected to the whole Darjeeling and The Mall Road. The convenient location and spacious ambience of the hotel makes it the preferred choice for the discerning traveler.

The Swiss Hotel Darjeeling has 12 well appointed rooms, 08 of them being in the double storied building and 04 in the cottage section. All rooms are spacious with attach toilet and bath. There are 02 family rooms accommodating four guests in each room, 02 suit rooms and 08 deluxe rooms. The rooms are set in the old charm with functional fire places. The rooms and cottages are named after the famous mountaineers from Darjeeling.

Seen to be one of most popular hill stations in India, a tour to Darjeeling is considered to be a definite must include for tourists on a tour itinerary to West Bengal. Dotted with landscapes, all of which define pristine natural beauty like never before, a trip to Darjeeling is one of the most enjoyable holidays imaginable. Adding further charm to the tour are the various Hotels in Darjeeling, notable among which is the Yuma Hotel in Darjeeling, which enjoys the repute of being one of the most popular Budget hotels in Darjeeling.