There’s something special and serene about spending a few days in a tea plantation. The lush stretches of gentle green, the heavenly smell of fresh, fragrant brew, sipping on a cup of the “first flush” and relaxing in stately old-world plantation bungalows can revive and restore us.
What better time than now to discover the secrets of Darjeeling and North Bengal where you get to spend a few nights at some beautiful plantation hotels in our very own home-grown tea gardens. Darjeeling is known to the world as the Mecca of Tea, producing the “Champagne of Teas”. Every year people from all around the world come to Bengal to spend a few days in the tea gardens. So why not seize the moment and have the tea estates just to yourself. You will never have it this good.
Flying Squirrel Holidays is here to brew you the perfect cuppa.
Our handcrafted tea-trail packages feature handpicked properties in North Bengal gets you to unwind in some beautiful properties. Enjoy the leisurely walks, picnics by the river, tea garden visits, tea tasting, and even visits to local orchards.
Life on a tea estate is all about the simple pleasures of life. We help you step out of your home, with all safety measures in place, to make this experience something beyond the ordinary.
An hour’s drive from Darjeeling takes you to this restored British colonial home of Percy John Cochrane, who was once the magistrate of Kurseong. Situated on the outskirts of the small Himalayan town of Kurseong, this place is surrounded by beautiful tea estates and monasteries that dot the hills. This boutique hotel has retained its old-world heritage and charm with its period-style furniture, antique gramophone, and a mahogany piano. The rooms are beautifully furnished and overlook the tea gardens or the mountains. The dining room serves Anglo-Indian dishes and traditional Indian cuisine. The highlight of this place is the “tea bar” that offers around 100 different tea blends, from cocktail teas to the popular betel leaf tea. Other facilities include a spa, a library, and an indoor games room. Leisure activities on offer include bird watching, hiking, visiting the Buddhist monasteries, and much more. It is indeed a place that has the essence of mountains in its truest form!
The Cochrane Place consists of 31 rooms in total, categorized into standard, deluxe, and family suites. The rooms are an amalgamation of British and Indian architecture with wood paneling, teak beds, fireplaces, handcrafted furniture, and beautiful views of the gardens and mountains.
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station. Transfer to the hotel. Lunch. Sunset walk to St. Mary’s Grotto and Forest Ranger’s College. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Travel to Chimney. Enjoy a trek from Chimney to Dhow Hill Forest Museum. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast. Visit the Makaibari Tea Estate or Ambootia Tea Estate. Enjoy a small trek from Shib Mandir to Balason Khola. Enjoy picnic lunch. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Breakfast. Transfer to Bagora for a small trek with picnic lunch. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Breakfast. Visit the Monastery and Forest Museum. Later transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your flight back home.
Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, all transfers and sightseeing, all meals, and more.
Price: INR 29,000
Price per person in twin share. 5% GST is applicable.
A premium resort set amidst a 350-acre organic tea garden, in the fringes of Darjeeling, Chamong Chiabari Resort offers a fine blend of peace and tranquility. Along with picturesque views of the surrounding hills, the resort offers a unique experience of staying in a tea estate that exports the finest Darjeeling tea. What’s there for you? You can enjoy bird trails, refreshing nature walks, indulge in a traditional Ayurveda spa and massage, go on a tea trail and witness, firsthand, tea manufacturing in the tea factory. You can also enjoy meals made from organic farm-fresh products and live tribal music around a bonfire. Visit the Singalila National Park nearby, where you get to see rare animals and birds like Red Panda, Leothrix, Blue Whistling Thrush, and many more. It is undoubtedly a paradise for travelers who want to recharge their souls with the healing powers of nature!
You will find here bungalows with garden view and valley view, queen-size rooms with valley view, and infinity-suite rooms. A flat-screen TV, electric kettle, bathtub, and toiletries are available in all rooms.
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station. Transfer to the resort. Day free for leisure activities. Lunch at the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 2: Breakfast. Enjoy a tour of the tea factory followed by a tea tasting session. Rest of the day free for leisure. Lunch at the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 3: After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Darjeeling. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 4: After breakfast, explore nearby places like Pashupati, Simana, Jorepokhri, and Lepchajagat. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 5: Breakfast. Transfer to Bagdogra Airport for your return flight.
Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights , all transfers, sightseeing as per itinerary, all meals.
Price: INR 37,000
Price per person in twin share. 5% GST is applicable.
Nestled on a quieter slant of Mirik Valley at 4,500 ft, the Sourenee Tea Estate is a 100-year-old property that features thick tea bushes. The resort has been built in the style of a British tea manager’s bungalow. Along with grassy lawns and gardens, it also consists of a banquet hall with audio-visual equipment, overlooking the gardens. Here, you can enjoy walking trails, gorgeous views of the mountains, working out in the gym, soaking in the warm tub in the tea garden, visiting the tea factory, nature treks, fishing, cultural shows, visit the Buddhist Monastery, enjoy a day trip to Darjeeling, and the tea tasting sessions. Are you in for a staycation in this beautiful property?
The property consists of a Double Room, Junior Suite, and Family Suite with well-furnished rooms with all modern amenities like a TV, shower, toiletries, and more. You can enjoy mountain and garden views from the rooms.
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station. Transfer to the resort. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 2: Breakfast. Enjoy a tour of the tea factory and experience the tea tasting process. Rest of the day at leisure. Have lunch at the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 3: Breakfast. Proceed for a Darjeeling day trip with packed lunch. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 4: Breakfast. Visit places like Pashupati, Simana, and more with packed lunch. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 5: Transfer to Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station to return home.
Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, all transfers and sightseeing, all meals, and more.
Price: INR 40,000
Price per person in twin share. 5% GST is applicable.
This luxury tea garden nestled in Siliguri welcomes you to an enchanting location, set amidst thousands of acres of tea plantations, art facilities, and natural beauty. How about staying in the lavish 16th century styled rooms, waking up to the gorgeous views of the hills,sounds of birds chirping, with a freshly brewed cup of tea? Sounds refreshing right? This is what this luxurious property has in store for you. The resort is a throwback to the British Raj where the rooms are built in the Tudor style architecture with vintage furnishings and marble flooring. It offers a turquoise blue infinity pool where you can rejuvenate with your loved ones. The Planter’s club, Tea Lounge, and the Vintage Bar add an extra point to the resort. The restaurant serves an array of scrumptious cuisines and beverages. Along with that, you can simply enjoy nature, walk, jog, and cycle along the tea trails. A short vacation to Mayfair Tea Resort will leave your body and mind soothed and fulfilled!
The resort offers exquisitely designed colonial-styled 154 rooms built in the 16th century that offers luxury, nature, and beauty at its finest.
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station. Transfer to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 2: Breakfast. Proceed for a Kalimpong day trip. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 3: Breakfast. Day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 4: Breakfast. Proceed for a trip to the Gorumara reserve forest. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 5: Transfer to Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station to return home.
Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, all transfers and sightseeing, all meals.
Price: INR 43,000
Price per person in twin share. 5% GST is applicable.
The Ging Tea House in Darjeeling will take you back to the time of the British Raj in the Lebong Valley. Built-in 1864, the tea house is a British planter’s bungalow. This 1400-acre tea state is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and offers a quaint landscape with natural forests. Experience an exclusive and luxurious stay with luxury amenities and classical architecture. Here, you can enjoy nature walks and hikes, tea factory tours, indoor games, and tea tasting sessions. You can also explore places nearby like Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, the Lloyd Botanical Garden, enjoy a toy train ride, or visit the hill stations of Mirik and Kalimpong. There are Billiard’s room, lobby, and private gardens that add to the list of luxurious amenities. Ging Tea House is sure to present you and your loved ones an ideal retreat!
The tea house offers accommodation in six differently styled suites categorized into a colonial plan and a victorial plan. The luxurious rooms consist of wooden flooring, fireplace, period furniture, spacious bathrooms and offers wonderful mountain views.
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station. Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Breakfast. Visit the tea factory. Return to the hotel for lunch. Enjoy a toy train ride. Also, visit the Ghoom Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Early morning, transfer to Tiger Hill to experience the beautiful sunrise. Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the morning at leisure. Post lunch, visit the Buddhist Temple and the house of the locals. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: After breakfast, try your hand at angling followed by a scrumptious picnic lunch. In the afternoon, explore Darjeeling town. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Transfer to Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station to return home.
Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, all transfers and sightseeing, all meals, and more.
Price: INR 45,000
Price per person in twin share. 5% GST is applicable.
One of the oldest tea estates in Darjeeling, the Singtom Tea Estate can be a lovely weekend from Kolkata. It is indeed a fantastic place to relax amidst the mountains. It was established by German priest Joachim Stoelke in 1854. Presently, the owners, the Chirimar family restored this beautiful property into a resort and opened it for the tourists in 2014. The tea estate covers an area of 1600 acres and offers tea gardens, villages, bungalows, waterfalls, and forests. A beautiful sculpture of Buddha welcomes you to the resort with its eye-catching décor and folk-art paintings. The tea tasting sessions are an absolute delight there. From black tea, masala tea, to green tea, it offers the best quality tea from its in-house tea brand. There are a lot of activities for you to enjoy like a tea factory tour, tea tasting, picnic at 360-degree point, trekking, a day trip to Darjeeling, and bonfire in the evening. Once you reach this place, it is sure to give you a fairytale experience!
The property offers accommodation in four suites categorized into Steinthal Suite, Singtom Suite, Himalaya Suite, and Victoria Suite. Each of the suites has its specialty and offers a personal fireplace, a beautiful gallery, all modern amenities, and magnificent views of the Kanchenjunga.
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station. Transfer to the resort. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 2: Breakfast. Enjoy a tour of the tea estate and experience the tea tasting process. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 3: Breakfast. Proceed for a Darjeeling day trip. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 4: Breakfast. Proceed for a day trip to Kalimpong. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 5: Transfer to Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station to return home.
Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, all transfers and sightseeing, all meals.
Price: INR 49,000
Price per person in twin share. 5% GST is applicable.
Tumsong Tea Estate originally belongs to a German planter JA Wernicke. Later, the Chamong group took it over. The tea estate covers an area of 186 hectares out of which 114 hectares are used for tea plantations. The rest are factory, office, and retreat areas. The tea estate is surrounded by gorgeous mountains and you can also enjoy magnificent views of the Kanchenjunga. Walking down the slope of the tea garden with a river flowing down below is surely a lovely experience. Camping and picnic by the riverside is also a popular activity here. Visiting the tea factory, the tea tasting sessions, cultural programs, camping, picnic, and day excursions to the nearby towns are some of the best experiences you can have here.
Four large suites are furnished using quality antique furniture retaining the aura of the British colonial days. The suites come with all amenities like a night fireplace, washroom with tubs, WiFi, sofas, and an in-house small library.
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station. Transfer to the resort. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 2: Breakfast. Enjoy a tour of the tea factory and experience the tea tasting process. Rest of the day at leisure. Have lunch at the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 3: Breakfast. Proceed for a Darjeeling day trip with packed lunch. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 4: Breakfast. proceed to Mane Bhanjan in car. From there trek up to Tumling (13 km one way) which is on the trek route of Sandakphu and Phalut. Return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 5: Transfer to Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station to return home.
Includes: Accommodation for 4 nights, all transfers and sightseeing, all meals, and more.
Price: INR 49,000
Price per person in twin share. 5% GST is applicable.
The gorgeous Glenburn Tea Estate in Darjeeling offers a memorable stay with spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga. Nestled around 1000 acres, the colonial bungalows overlook the lush green lawn and the mighty mountains. The tea estate focuses on a sustainable style of living, so don’t expect televisions or air conditioners in the rooms. You can enjoy unique experiences here, such as experiencing tea making and you can also purchase the fresh signature Glenburn tea. The dining room offers food made from local and fresh produced ingredients from their in-house farm. Some of the signature dishes that are loved by the travelers are tea leaf pakoras, Burmese Khao Suey, chocolate brownies, and Tibetan Momos. Here, you can enjoy a lot of fun activities like nature treks, bird watching, picnics, day trips to Darjeeling or Kalimpong, and hiking trails as well. If the magnificence of the tea estate is already intriguing you, right away make a plan to stay!
This property offers two bungalows and each of them comprises four suites with lavish balconies and terraces. You will find all modern amenities like cold and hot water facilities, toiletries, a fruit basket, and hair dryers.
You are encouraged to choose activities once you arrive at the property. Every day you can choose one activity. For a 4-night stay, you can choose any 3 activities.
There is a range of activities to choose from:
Includes: Accommodation for 4 Nights, all transfers,3 activities, and all meals.
Price: INR 86,000
Price per person in twin share. 5% GST is applicable.
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