Planter’s Heritage: Colonial Tea Estates of Darjeeling
4 Days / 3 Nights
Starting from ₹31,000
Retreat into the 19th-century colonial tea era of the Eastern Himalayas. Stay in restored planter's bungalows, enjoy private tea estate walks, tea tasting sessions, and front-row Kanchenjunga mountain views
Day 1: Bagdogra to Tea Estate Bungalow
Today's Highlights: Scenic drive through pine forests, check-in at a colonial planter's bungalow, and high tea.
The Journey: Pick up from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP Station. Take a private 3-hour drive into the lush tea hills of Darjeeling. Check into a restored 150-year-old colonial Tea Estate Bungalow. Spend your afternoon enjoying fresh high tea on the veranda facing Mount Kanchenjunga.
Stay: Glenburn Tea Estate / Windamere Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Private Tea Estate Walk & Tasting Session
Today's Highlights: Guided morning walking tour of a working tea estate, factory tour, and afternoon relaxation.
The Journey: Take a gentle morning walking tour across the tea slopes with the estate manager. Learn how "Darjeeling Orthodox Tea" is grown and hand-plucked. Tour the historical processing factory followed by a private tea tasting session. Spend the afternoon reading or relaxing on the veranda.
Stay: Glenburn Tea Estate / Windamere Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: UNESCO Toy Train Ride & Peace Pagoda
Today's Highlights: First-class joyride on the historic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Japanese Peace Pagoda.
The Journey: Drive into town to ride the UNESCO World Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) steam engine from Darjeeling to Ghoom. Visit the peaceful Japanese Peace Pagoda before returning to your quiet tea bungalow for a private four-course colonial dinner.
Stay: Glenburn Tea Estate / Windamere Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Departure
Today's Highlights: Breakfast overlooking mountain peaks and transfer to Bagdogra/NJP.
The Journey: Enjoy a final breakfast with mountain views before taking a private transfer down to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Station for your return flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
03 Nights accommodation in a luxury colonial tea estate bungalow.
All meals included (3 Breakfasts, 2 Estate Lunches, 3 Dinners + Daily High Tea).
Private AC vehicle for all transfers and town visits.
Private guided tea plantation walk and tea tasting session.
First-class UNESCO Toy Train steam ride tickets.
Flight or train tickets to/from Bagdogra.
Personal tips for estate staff.