The Glenburn Tea Estate

Homestays are aplenty in India, as are tea gardens and luxurious resorts, but a combination of all three is very rare. The creative offspring of the dynamic Husna-Tara Prakash, Glenburn centers around the 100-year-old Burra Bungalow and Water Lily Bungalow, each with separate sitting rooms and fire place, and a traditional common dining room where multicourse meals are served in true planter's style. Each of the rooms is unique and makes delightful use of space, light, and color. Add to that the gorgeous views of the Kanchenjunga that can be had from the sit-outs and verandas, and you can see why we think Glenburn is a little chunk of heaven. Trails wind through pockets of forest or slopes of tea all the way from 1,110m (3,700 ft.) to the banks of the rivers Rungeet and Rung Dung, across which lies the neighboring state of Sikkim. Picnics are served by liveried bearers on portable tables complete with a tablecloth, delicate crockery, and a vase of fresh flowers -- all that is lacking is a chandelier. Note: Guests have an option to enjoy the day or even stay overnight at the Glenburn Lodge by the river, without giving up their room at the Bungalow -- the two rooms here are simple but charming, especially at night when bathed in the orange glow of hurricane lamps (no electricity) with only the burbling of the river for music.

Facilities:
Dining; fishing; library; board games; massage and reflexology; guide/naturalist; river rafting; shop; vehicle at disposal

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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