SIKKIM

Darjeeling ’s location so enchanted Lloyd and Grant, two British officers who visited the area in 1829 that they decided to establish a sanitarium for employees of the Raj to escape from the heat and dust of the Calcutta Indian summer.

Initially the property was leased from the Raja of Sikkim for 3,000 rupees but by 1835 it came to be a part of the British Indian Empire after the king of Sikkim gifted it as the treaty says, " Out of friendship."

Now at a mellow age of around 170 years since it's founding, Darjeeling, Queen of hill stations, entices thousands to its fairy tale environs and leaves none discontented.

Driving up from the plains of Bengal into the lofty green hills, one enters a different domain altogether. Brilliant red rhododendrons, charming white magnolias, and majestic pine trees welcome you to the land of Darjeeling.

And all the while, the slopes gently flow down in waves of green tea bushes.

All around you are lonely vales and dales, rushing streams and gasping gorges, and tiny lakes that reflect the turquoise hue of the sky. An intoxicating experience to be cherished forever.

DARJEELING

Windamere Hotel (Heritage hotel)
Set up in the 19th century as a cosy boarding house for bachelor English and Scottish tea planters, it was converted into a hotel just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Famous among the sophisticated travellers and the people world over, the Windamere Hotel is famous for its unique ambience and charm. Windamere is one of the original "Heritage Houses of the Himalayas". Situated on the Observatory Hill, the Windamere hotel in Darjeeling is believed to be the focus and repository of life-enhancing cosmic energies.

Mayfair Hotels & Resorts
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 offers 31 tastefully appointed rooms with modern amenities.

The Elgin Darjeeling
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 décor. 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.

Hotel Seven Seventeen
Conveniently located in the heart of the town, Hotel Seven Seventeen is the ideal place to stay in whether you are here for holiday or on business trip. The Mall, the main bus and taxi stands, the local market, banks and entertainment centers are all within walking distance from the hotel. The hotel has been approved by the Government of India, Tourism Department and has been classified as a Three Star category hotel. It is being run by a very hospitable Tibetan family.

Fortune Resorts
Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of more than 2000 meters, Fortune Resort Central offers an experience of British heritage and has been a part of Darjeeling for 100 years. The heritage block built in 1905, offers elegantly appointed rooms, with all the modern amenities. The Fortune Resort Central offer an experience of the heritage of British India in one of the oldest buildings in Darjeeling. The heritage block built in 1905, offers elegantly appointed rooms, with all the modern amenities.

Hotel Sinclair’s
Hotel Sinclair’s is a premier hotel in the area. It 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.

Dekeling Resort at Hawk's Nest , A Heritage Resort
Hawk's Nest Resort combines every comfort and convenience with a unique experience of British and Tibetan history. Constructed in the late 19th century by Sir William Ferguson Ducat. The mansion is typical of those built by British of the Raj period who favoured Darjeeling as a summer retreat from the heat of the Indian plains. Recently restored to its original splendour by the Dekeva family. Hawk's Nest is now available for discriminating vacationers and honeymooners looking for a very special experience.