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THE OBEROI GRAND
KOLKATA
Reflecting the city’s colonial heritage, The Oberoi Grand is without doubt one of the best hotels within Kolkata. Located in the commercial district, the hotel is the perfect point from which to explore the city. All 213 rooms and suites are spacious and elegantly appointed retaining the classic style of the past whilst providing every modern comfort. Rooms offer either city or garden views with some looking onto the swimming pool and courtyard. There is a wide variety of dining options, making any stay comfortable and enjoyable.
WINDAMERE HOTEL
DARJEELING
Established in the 19th century, Windamere was converted into a hotel just before the start of the Second World War. The atmosphere is very much one of the past, maintaining classic designs of the Raj that have made the hotel famous. Situated at the top of Observatory Hill where Darjeeling began, the hotel overlooks the exclusive promenade. The 27 rooms are situated either in the main house or cottages in the grounds. Windamere is wonderfully old-fashioned and is an escape from modern life.
GLENBURN TEA ESTATE
GLENBURN
Above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas is this fantastic plantation retreat situated 32kms from Darjeeling. Dating from 1860, the plantation remains a working tea estate to this day, owned and run by the Prakash family. 4 rooms are situated in the colonial style Burra Bungalow with 2 simple rooms at a riverside camp. With its stunning views, tranquil location, friendly staff, as well as some of the best food in the region, Glenburn Tea Estate is a true gem.
NETUK HOUSE
GANGTOK
This small family run hotel, situated in the heart of Gangtok within the shadows of Mount Kanchenjunga, offers a genuine insight into the life of Sikkim. The 10 rooms are simple yet comfortable and follow local designs to the full, each having a veranda with eyestretching views. Pema and his wife are charming hosts making Netuk House an experience not to be missed.
CHANG BUNGALOW
DIBRUGARH
In the middle of a working Assam tea estate, this 157 year old bungalow was built by British tea planters and offer a chance to stay with the Jalan family who have been planters in this area for 5 generations. The bungalow is raised on wooden stilts, is spacious, airy and has 2 verandas and consists of 6 comfortably furnished rooms. The atmosphere is very much one of relaxation and is the ideal base to explore this superb region.
TRIDENT HOTEL
BHUBANESHWAR
Orissa is well known to connoisseurs of India for its exceptional temple architecture and for its tribal hill people. Set in 14 acres of landscaped gardens, the Trident is a modern hotel offering excellent comfort and facilities and is in an ideal location from which to explore this region. The newly refurbished rooms overlook the landscaped grounds. Please contact us for further information and suggested itineraries including Orissa.


