Glenburn Tea Estate, Darjeeling

The Prakash family in Calcutta took it over from the Scottish Tea Company, who started the estate in 1860. The 1,600 acre estate is a part of the southern side of the Rangeet river valley, which is surrounded by other tea estates. The highest point being 3,700ft and reaching down to the Rangeet and Rung Dung rivers. To approach Glenburn, it is convenient to reach Ghoom Jorebungalow and take the road towards Lopchu and Takdah.

The major attraction here is the Burra Bungalow. Depending on the time of day or your mood, relax in The Front Verandah, or The Pavilion by the Lily Pond, or in any of the secluded gardens, each offering dramatic views of the tea fields, forests, rivers and mountains. Unwind after a busy day in front of a crackling fire in The Drawing Room, join your hosts for a drink, and then enjoy the ceremony of a sit-down dinner in The Dining Room served in true planter’s style.

There are four very well appointed suite rooms, theme based, overlooking the valley across to Sikkim. All the rooms can have an upgrade to an extra bed. The food is in the traditional planters style served at the most exotic locations in and around the bungalow. The more adventurous can even spend a night at the river camp, which has two double bedded rooms.

Package:
The tea tour here is very well organized and completely show cases the traditional Darjeeling Tea from plantation to the cup of tea. Here again there is a package, conveniently 3days/2nights inclusive of transfers, activities, accommodation and food. The tariff is about Rs. 10,000/- per person on twin sharing basis and at least 04 traveling persons at one time.