Weddings with the Snows Behind
Nine banquet spaces across the resort, and a hill wedding that takes the snow line across the valley for its backdrop.
A Hillside Haven
The Ridge,Kept Warm
The resort stands on the ridge between Darjeeling and Sikkim, above the Teesta valley, taking both the valley view and the mountain one. Its house rule is a fire in every room, the heritage wing's period rooms included. Tiffany carries the main table, Indian, Chinese and continental, cooked for altitude appetites; Mamma Mia keeps the pastry counter under its painted sky for the mist hours; John's Tavern takes the fireside end of the evening. A Swiss Jesuit set up a dairy on this ridge, and the town has made cheese ever since, white and semi-hard inside an edible rind, faintly tangy.
Arrive past rose bushes and iron fretwork, and the house closes warmly around you: all-wood interiors, locally woven woollen carpets, corridors lined with old pictures, and fires crackling behind their screens. Out on the green deck the Kanchenjunga peaks show themselves and then vanish into cloud. When the wind picks up, the igloo perched there makes a snug corner of it.Past the rose bushes, the house closes warmly around you: all-wood interiors, woollen carpets, fires crackling. On the green deck the Kanchenjunga peaks show themselves, then vanish into cloud.
Highlights
Built in the early 1900s, this heritage house on the ridge between Darjeeling and Sikkim keeps its regal architecture, with a fireplace in every room for the mountain cold.
The Spa in the Name
MAYFAIR Spa for scrubs, wraps and massage, with a sauna and a hot tub against the mountain cold, and the gym through the door beside it.
Kanchenjunga at 270 Degrees
The green deck stands open on three sides, holding the Kanchenjunga peaks across 270 degrees, with an igloo perched there for the windy days.
Accommodations
rooms named for their windows
Relaxation begins well before the spa, beside your own crackling fire.
Suite
58 sq m
Fifty-eight square metres. A bedroom, a living room and a balcony, with the fire that comes with every key here.
View Details
A Ridge Above the Teesta
Kalimpong sits on a ridge above the Teesta, quieter than Darjeeling, and for a century it was the last Indian town on the wool road to Tibet. That trade left it monasteries and old mansions, and its cool air made it a town of flower nurseries, with Kangchenjunga over all of it.
Spring and autumn suit it best, March to May and October to November, for the blooms and the clear mountain skies.
Endless Experiences
Day trips and short drives from Kalimpong, with the travel time to each.
Geden Tharpa Choling Monastery
One of Kalimpong’s important Buddhist monasteries, Geden Tharpa Choling is known for its traditional Tibetan architecture, sacred images, murals and Buddhist artefacts.
Kalimpong Town Centre / Haat Bazaar
The lively heart of Kalimpong, where local markets, everyday life and the character of the old hill town come together.
Kalimpong Dansong Forest
A quiet stretch of forest surrounded by Kalimpong’s lush natural landscape.
Durpin Monastery (Zang Dhok Palri Phodang)
Perched on Durpin Hill, this striking Buddhist monastery is known for its traditional Tibetan architecture and panoramic views of Kalimpong and the Teesta Valley.
Good to Know
Wellness
Tranquillity at its best
Cuisine
Unique dining experiences
In-house Bar
Memorable occasions
Lactarium
An oasis for nurturing motherhood
Doctor-on-call
24-hour medical assistance
Complimentary Wi-Fi
High-speed throughout the estate
On the ridge between Darjeeling and Sikkim, above the Teesta valley. Lower, warmer and quieter than Darjeeling, famous for its nurseries and monasteries. Many travellers do both; Kalimpong is the restful half.