Selim Hill Tea Estate
Kurseong, Darjeeling
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147 year old, Selim Hill Tea Bungalow, rustic but
nostalgic, standing history in stone & wood is now open
for tourists. Before Kurseong, on the Hillcart Road to
Darjeeling, 35 kms. from Siliguri, the Selim Hill Tea
Estate was established by the English planter Mr. Henry
in the year 1800. Some are of the opinion that the name
is after Selim Sahab, who was a planter here, others
argue that the name is after the beautiful sailing hills
that surrounds the estate.
Selim Hill offers breathtaking views of the Teesta
river and Balason river valleys, meeting the forests and;)
settlements of the foothills to the south from Selim
top. To the north is Kurseong and glimpses of
snow-capped mountains. This is a good sunrise and sunset
point. Within walkable distance is the famous agony
point of 20th Mile loop, locally called Smritiban. Also,
within the estate boundary is Mother Teresa’s “Santa
Bhawan” an orphanage for baby children. The lower
division shares its boundaries with the Lama Busty
forest beat of Mahananda wild life sanctuary. The
nearest railway station is Gayabari, above Tindharia.
This is a DHR, world heritage site infrastructure.
The estate is a biodynamic garden and;)
is famous for
the orthodox Darjeeling tea. There are two divisions,
upper and lower, with four worker villages. It is a good
study center for tea processing. Foot treks and pony
treks within the estate is interesting.
The more adventures can choose from several low altitude treks. There are three double room with attach bath, the fourth one would be added shortly. A small group of ladies look after the house keeping & food. The menu is typically a planter’s choice. The backyard organic garden is the vegetable store for the Bungalow kitchen. The youths of the garden lead your treks & tours in the estate.
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Within the Bungalow campus is a table tennis games
room, badminton outdoor court, library, breakfast
viewpoint gazebo, lawns & gardens & good views. All the
four bedrooms are on the first floor & common facilities
are in the ground floor.
Packages
There are two ready packages mentioned hereunder.
Pick-up & drop transport may be arranged on request
against payment.
02 days / 01 night Package Rs. 4000/- per couple
Package includes:
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- 01 lunch, 01 dinner, 01 tea & snacks and 01 breakfast
- 03 hours tea trail ( Garden & Factory visit)
03 days / 02 night Package Rs. 10000/- per couple
Package includes:
- 02 night accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- 02 lunch, 02 dinner, 02 tea & snacks, 02 breakfast.
- 03 hours tea trail ( Garden & Factory visit)
- Half day pony trek with outdoor lunch
- Local cultural show.
Check in: 12 noon. Check-out: 10 a.m.
