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Glenburn

About an hour's drive from Darjeeling with stunning Himalayan views, this charming tea estate has a fascinating 150-year old history. Darjeeling was the summer retreat for the East India Company when escaping the heat of Calcutta and this region holds enormous charm.

Glenburn Tea Estate was originally established in 1860 and it has been home to four generations of tea planters. Here you can cosy up in old planters’ bungalows and enjoy tea plantation walks, cream teas by the fire, white glove service and hot water bottles in bed.

Fishing, rafting, walking, picnics and private tours of this family-run, working tea estate can all be arranged.  Darjeeling can be reached by road or on foot by way of a half-day walk. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Glenburn is a ravishing place to base yourself.

Glenburn is splendidly located between two rivers, the Rungeet and the Rung Dung, offering breath-taking views over Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain. Bagdogra airport is a three-hour drive away, with daily flights from Calcutta and Delhi.

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I can't think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything.
Bill Bryson

Client Testimonials

We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything - and at such short notice!
- Redmayne family, Phuket
I barely know where to begin... though a sincere 'thank you' would be the best. You have organised this trip perfectly. May was an inspiring and delightful companion in Myanmar – thoroughly professional and friendly at the same time. My accommodation throughout has been superb, especially The Governor's Residence and The Mandarin Oriental. The view from the cottage at Inle Lake was beautiful and I loved every moment of being there. And here I am now on the last leg of this extended holiday at my favourite place. I could stay here for ever, the peace, silence and surroundings all amazing, plus the people and the whole aura of Vana. Thank you for much, and I look forward to speaking to you on my return.
- Ms Margulies, Burma, India & Thailand
I had a very lovely time and was looked after splendidly. My first visit to India could not have been better, save for being longer! But I shall return at some point and I shall look to you to make the arrangements.
- Matthew Nicklin, North India

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