Hotels: From "Oh My Gosh" to "Oh So Posh"
- Aj
- Mar 12
- 2 min read
If you prefer your comfort with a side of luxury (and who doesn’t?), Darjeeling has hotels that’ll make you feel like royalty—without having to sell your crown jewels.
Mayfair Darjeeling
Price Range: ₹12,400 - ₹25,000 ($150 - $300) per night (because feeling like a maharaja doesn’t come cheap)
Perched on a hilltop like the queen, Mayfair Darjeeling is so fancy that your pinky finger will automatically stick out every time you lift a teacup. The colonial-style rooms perfectly blend old-world charm with modern comfort. Visit the wellness spa to get pampered like a poodle at a fancy dog show or indulge in gourmet delights at the in-house restaurant (elasticated waistbands are highly recommended). And whatever you do, don’t forget to explore the tea boutique—just don’t blame me if you leave with more tea than clothes in your suitcase!
Taj Chia Kutir Resort and Spa
Price Range: ₹17,400 - ₹34,000 ($200 - $400) per night (a small fortune for a large dose of fancy)
Ever fancied a swim with a view of tea gardens and mountains? No? Well, you will now! If you’ve ever wanted to experience luxury in the lap of nature, Taj Chia Kutir Resort and Spa offers a dream-like escape. With interiors more elegant than a swan performing ballet and service smoother than Darjeeling’s finest brew, you’ll feel like royalty from the moment you arrive. Enjoy farm-to-table dining that might make you want to hug a farmer and take leisurely strolls through tea gardens pretending you’re in a period drama. A crown isn’t included, but with views like these, who needs one?
Windamere Hotel
Price Range: ₹10,500 - ₹21,000 ($120 - $250) per night (time travel not included in the price)
Established in 1841, stepping into Windamere Hotel is like stepping into a time machine—only with better plumbing. With colonial-style rooms and traditional English tea ceremonies, it’s perfect for history buffs or anyone secretly wishing to live in a museum. The vintage décor is so on point that you’ll half expect your phone to transform into a pocket watch. And those terrace views of Kanchenjunga? Perfect for those sunrise selfies that’ll make your friends back home seethe with jealousy.
No matter which of these luxury stays you choose, Darjeeling ensures that your vacation is as indulgent as it is scenic. So, pack your bags, sip your tea, and live the high life—at least for a few nights!
