HOTEL IDEAS

5 Hotels in Darjeeling That Will Take Your Breath Away

Mikhil Rialch

Last updated: Jan 28, 2020

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Mount Kangchenjunga: There is no sight better than the sun glowing on the mighty Kangchenjunga peak. Darjeeling Ropeway: A selfie with views of the Himalayan expanse from the Darjeeling Ropeway at a height of 2,134 metres as a backdrop. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: Capture the beauty of endangered Himalayan animals like the snow leopard and Tibetan wolf at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.

Events

Losar: In the month of February, Darjeeling celebrates the Tibetan New Year known as Losar. The famous ‘Cham’ masked dance is performed on the eve of the festival that is marked by celebrations and prayer for the beginning of a bright and prosperous new year.

Filmy

The song sequence of Kasto Mazza from the Vidya Balan, Sanjay Dutt and Saif Ali Khan starrer Pareneeta was shot on Darjeeling’s toy train.

See

Peace Pagoda, Happy Valley Tea Estate and Tiger Hill

Shop

Oxford Book Store, Chowk Bazaar, Batasia Loop Market, Mall Road

Want To Go ? 
   

Very few would bat an eyelid if one were to say that Darjeeling is perhaps the most versatile holiday spot in India. Really, there’s little that can go wrong in making for an excellent holiday experience if your ticket’s booked for this quaint hill station that once used to be the preferred retreat for British officers during the summer months.

If you really want to make the most out of your vacay, you need to ensure that your choice of stay meets the standard of the gorgeous beauty that surrounds you. Bearing that in mind, we decided to give you a lowdown on 5 hotels in Darjeeling that will take your breath away. Read, and get booking.

Hotel Seven Seventeen

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A charming boutique hotel featuring Tibetan influences, Hotel Seven Seventeen is among those hotels in Darjeeling that you visit when you want a quiet spot, removed from the hustle-bustle of typically frenetic tourism. Featuring 21 dignified rooms with wooden floor parquetting, Hotel Seven Seventeen’s claim to fame is its economic tariff. Its location in the midst of evergreen trees, with balconies offering splendid vistas of the surrounding environs is another reason why it’s a hot favourite, especially among families. Offering the varied joys of the Mall Road just 700 meters away, Hotel Seven Seventeen is very conveniently located.

Per Night Price: INR 1566*

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Central Heritage Resort and Spa

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Want to spend your vacation in the Queen of Hill Stations just the way the Brits did? Well, you’ve come to the right place then. Once a colonial mansion for British officers to escape the sweltering temperatures of Delhi and Calcutta in style, the Central Heritage Resort and Spa is now one of the plush Darjeeling hotels. Centrally located with the Mall Road a mere two minutes’ away on foot, the resort offers a restaurant, spa, lounge bar, well-stocked library and Wi-Fi internet access for all its guests. The rich history and tradition of the resort becomes amply clear once you choose to explore its elegantly furnished rooms and public areas. This what really sets the Central Heritage Resort apart from most of the hotels in Darjeeling. Featuring 46 premium suites with comforts to make you feel extra pampered, the Central Heritage Resort and Spa is a great way to kick things up a notch.

Per Night Price: INR 2728*

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Darjeeling – Khush Alaya, A Sterling Holiday Resorts

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Offering the perfect environment for leisure holidays, Khush Alaya provides a resplendent setting for your stay in Darjeeling. Like many other Darjeeling hotels, Khush Alaya too brings with it splendid views of the gorgeous landscape. It allows you to bask away in style thanks to the multi-cuisine restaurant, and when the calories begin to tell, there’s always the holiday activities center to get your pulse racing. A number of cultural landmarks and attractions are within walking distance – making it the first among equals when it comes to Darjeeling hotels. A choice hotel for both families and business travellers, Khush Alaya is a great way to get things going on a high note when it comes to staying in hotels in Darjeeling.

Per Night Price: INR 3359*

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Summit Yashshree Suite and Spa

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Consistently ranked as one of the best hotels in Darjeeling, Summit Yashshree Suite and Spa looks surreal as its blue façade looms against the night sky of the Queen of Hill Stations. Set smack dab in the core of Darjeeling, the resort offers walking distance proximity to the Mall Road and Darjeeling Railway Station. With an on-site bar, a multi-cuisine restaurant and a reinvigorating spa center, Summit Yashshree Suite and Spa knows how to help its guests enjoy the high life amidst the serene climes. The rooms are exquisitely furnished and offer the latest in terms of modern amenities to keep you warm and comfortable. It’s well worth the price tag if you really wish to get the most out of your holiday to Darjeeling.

Per Night Price: INR 5000*

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The Elgin

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A four-star heritage establishment that is admired as much for its enviable location atop the peaks of Darjeeling as it is for the connectivity it offers with the Darjeeling Airport, railway station, and attractions such as the Japanese Temple, The Elgin is one of the more popular resorts here. Offering amenities such as an LCD television, electronic safe, DVD player, wireless internet and a minibar, The Elgin lets you stay in touch with civilization in some style – even as you’re nestled in the lap of nature. Offering two restaurants, a bar, meeting and conference venues, an in-house library, and a soothing spa; this is one of those hotels in Darjeeling which is a fast favourite with business travellers and families looking for a more contemporary setting.

Per Night Price: INR 6296*

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So, there you have it. Here’s our pick of some of the top-rated hotels and resorts in the surreal landscape of Darjeeling that will certainly help you create some unforgettable memories. Which one would you pick?

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