Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling

Darjeeling tea often termed as ‘Champagne of teas’,the word ‘Champagne’ comes from the French ‘Champagne’ region,in the Tea world Darjeeling tea comes from Darjeeling,a high altitude Indian Tea plantation zone located in the foothills of Indian Himalaya.It is considered as champagne because of its unique aroma and delicate nature.Collectively there are 87 “tea-gardens” in this tiny region that create the tea equivalent of an appellation of French wine. The sub-tropical, high altitude conditions, the slightly acidic soils and the climate that alternates between sunny to frequent cloudy periods, all contribute to the unique taste of the tea in this area.

Glenburn Estate was originally established and run by a Scottish tea company in 1859 during the British colonial days,is now a fifth generation family run tea estate.It comprises of hundreds of acres of rolling tea gardens on a hill slope poised above the scenic Rangeet river.

The Glenburn Tea Estate is a boutique hotel and retreat offers you best in class tea plantation upscale hotel in Eastern India.This estate offers you all inclusive plush bungalows with British colonial flavor amidst the sprawling tea garden,with spectacular views of the mystic Kanchenjunga.This boutique hotel offers you bungalow suites with verandas,fireplaces and all necessary luxuries in British Colonial style.