Villas in Darjeeling

Situated atop a hill, with a panoramic and spectacular view of the surrounding tea estate is Makaibari Bungalow, Darjeeling, a charming 5-bedroom retreat. Designed on the lines of a tea planter’s abode, this bungalow features solid wood ceiling & flooring and doors adorned with custom made bronze fittings, all adding up to very tastefully done interiors. The wallpaper in the bungalow’s hallway has been designed by Sabyasachi and gives the bungalow a turn of the century appearance. Within the bungalow is a porch style veranda where one can relax and enjoy a cup of world’s finest tea, and next to it is a small piece of land where organic herbs and vegetables are grown all year round, allowing one a chance to try their hand at gardening.

Set amidst tea gardens,  Puttabong Cottage is a picturesque retreat with 6 spacious bedrooms. Its sprawling lawns are ideal for a game of croquet or badminton, and the cottage offers a spectacular view of the Kanchenjunga to wake up to. The evenings are cozy by the fireplaces, and there is a chance that your cup has been brewed with tea leaves picked from surrounding estates. Refurbished with modern amenities while keeping its original essence intact, the cottage accommodates a large den and game room, a library, a gallery and a common room for groups to unwind. The location of the Bungalow is ideal as it is situated about 20 minutes away from Darjeeling Mall Road and allows easy access to a host of options.

Embodying the serenity of the orchid fields, homestays in Kurseong helps you unwind in the midst of nature’s calm. The landscape of the ‘Land of white Orchids’ is filled with view of tea plantations, lush green forests in a panoramic setting of snow-clad mountains. Nestled in this haven, is Wayside Villa- a 3-bedroom family homestay in Kurseong which is dotted with old-style dressing tables and fireplaces. Resting in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, the villa allows one to enjoy colonial living while enjoying modern day amenities. Flanked by the Castleton and Giddapahar tea estates on either side, a stay at this Kurseong homestay is a chance to immerse yourself in nature and forget the bustle of urban life.