Glenburn Tea Estate

Glenburn is a heavenly little plantation retreat that lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, overlooked by the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range.Started by a scottish tea company in 1859, Glenburn then passed into the hands of one of India’s pioneering tea planting families - The Prakashe’s, who have over the years come to be known as the “Chaiwala Family” - which literally means the “Tea Planters”.The story of the Chaiwala family began over a hundred years ago, and is closely entwined with that of tea plantations in India. Today, the third and fourth generation Prakash family carry almost a century of tea knowledge in their inheritance, and one can experience this legacy at Glenburn.

The “tea estate” experience was inspired by the vineyards of Europe and other parts of the world, where visitors observe the wine-making process, tastes & shops for wine, local crafts and produce. The whole experience is educational and very interesting and inspires guests to open their very own tea estates who are keen to learn the processes of how a tea leaf makes it to one’s cup.Glenburn is one of those few destinations in India where one can walk all day and return to luxury at night.

They grow their own fresh herbs, spices, and many different kinds of fruits & vegetables, making the experience a “foodie” one as well, with an emphasis on using local ingredients to create mouth watering & unique menus.The initial idea took about a year to materialise. On a chance encounter, Bronwyn Latif – an interior designer based in Delhi – found herself at Glenburn and fell in love with the place, too. Before one could know it, one had fallen right into a complete restoration of the main bungalow of the estate. The aim was to restore it to its original grandeur. Layers and layers of paint and plywood covered the beauty of the house. Bronwyn’s innovative ideas and zeal of passion played a very important role in making what it is today.In 2002, The Burra Bungalow was lovingly restored, whilst retaining the style of colonial planter’s bungalow. With 1000 acres of private forest, and two rivers running through the estate, is a wonderfully peaceful place to stay and offers a unique holiday experience.

In 2008, 04 more rooms were added at Glenburn as part of The Water Lily Bungalow. Perched on the edge of the hill in front of The Burra Bungalow, all rooms have stunning views, including Darjeeling Town up on one hill and, of course the Kanchenjunga Range straight ahead. Antique furnitures are sourced for all of the rooms, as well as some old Burma Teak for the flooring. Restored old cast iron window frames with arched skylights shapes the 9 foot high windows in each room. The small balconies just outside each of these large windows are perfect for enjoying the magnificent views all around.

Old world charm, blended with the best & stunning of views & activities galore during one’s stay at Glenburn makes it all the more appealing & the heritage has just remained intact through the years with the hospitality received and which can be fine tuned does make Glenburn stand out tall amongst the rest.

Parkking

Swimming Pool

Resturant

Luxury Room