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5 star 4BR Tea Estate Villa w/ delightful meals

Mim Tea Garden, Bengal· 2.9 · 10 stays

“A home inside a working tea estate near Darjeeling. The last few kilometres of the road are a challenge, a rough track that feels like off-roading. The reward is a quiet stay with views across the hills. Hosts Mary and Darshan look after you. The food is simple and home-cooked, with guests often asking for the chicken curry at dinner. A place for a slow pause, deep in tea country.”

A day at the house

What's here

The last seven kilometres are a challenge. The road narrows, the surface is broken, and the drive slows to a crawl. But it ends here, at a white-walled home with a sloping roof and decorative eaves, set among the tea bushes. A row of potted plants lines the terrace, overlooking the valley. The home is split into two bungalows, north and south, with a total of four rooms. Inside, the feel is colonial, with dark wood four-poster beds and antique furniture. Each room opens to views of the Himalayas. The staff are the highlight for many. As one guest put it, "They were warm, attentive, and extremely helpful - the only reason we could get through the day without feeling overwhelmed." Your hosts, Mary and Darshan, manage the stay. Meals are prepared in-house, with a focus on simple, local tastes. "We especially enjoyed having breakfast with a view of the mountains," a past visitor wrote. The space is best for groups who can take over all four rooms, creating a private retreat. "One should plan a family group tour & occupy all four rooms or four couple friends to enjoy the best in a home away from home."

What guests wrote

2.9· 10 stays

“this property Hazari is a quaint little place nestled in Mim Tea Estate in Eastern Himalayas. The place is perfect for a quiet and peaceful vacation away from the city. Hosts Mary and Darshan went out of their way to ensure that our stay was both comfortable and enjoyable. Each room provides breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas. We especially enjoye...”

Raunak Sancheti

“We had the most wonderful experience. Despite the rough and rugged approach to the property we completely forgot about it during our stay. We were warmly greeted and curtiously treated by Mary and Darshan during our stay. The view of the Kanchanjunga was splendid and the decor of the property impeccable. A must visit for all seeking a respite from the hustle...”

Sarthak Banerjee

“Enjoyed our trip, we were 4 couples together occupied both the bungalows north & south. Both the bungalows are furnished with different antique pieces to give you colonial feeling, the staffs are courteous, polite and well behaved, enjoyed the food, feel like homely taste, chef is good and make your taste buds happy. Scenic beauty is good though one can witn...”

Subhasish Chatterjee

Where you'll be

Mim Tea Garden, Bengal, West Bengal.

Approximate location · exact address shared after booking

5 star 4BR Tea Estate Villa w/ delightful meals is in Mim Tea Garden, Bengal, West Bengal. Exact address is shared after booking.

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

Tiger Hill is an 11km drive from Darjeeling town. Jeeps leave before dawn to catch the first light on Kanchenjunga. Book your spot a day in advance, especially in peak season.

Happy Valley and Glenburn are two of the region's most well-known tea estates. You can tour the working factories, see the tea-plucking process, and finish with a tasting session to understand the difference between first and second flush.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a journey back in time. The two-hour 'joyride' on the toy train from Darjeeling to Ghum and back is the most popular trip, looping around the famous Batasia Loop.

For serious trekkers, the Singalila ridge trek offers a view of five of the world's tallest peaks, including Everest. The multi-day trek to Sandakphu is a classic Himalayan walk, best done with a local guide.

In Darjeeling town, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is known for its red panda and snow leopard conservation programs. It shares a campus with the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, founded by Tenzing Norgay after his Everest ascent.

Logistics

Getting there.

By air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB), around 90km from Darjeeling. The drive takes about 3 hours, via the scenic roads of Mirik or Kurseong.

By rail: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the main railhead for the region, 88km from Darjeeling. It connects to major Indian cities. From NJP, you can hire a private car or take a shared jeep. The Darjeeling toy train station is in town, offering a slow, scenic connection from the plains.

By road: Siliguri is the main gateway town in the plains, 75km away. From here, shared jeeps and buses frequently run to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Mirik. Darjeeling town is the central hub of the hills.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The clearest skies are from October to mid-June. This window offers crisp mountain views and pleasant weather for walking. The monsoon arrives from late June to September, bringing heavy rain that can cause landslides on NH10 and the Pankhabari road, often leading to road closures.

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