Windamere Hotel - A Colonial Heritage, Darjeeling (West Bengal)
Overview
Located just 0.9 miles from Tea Garden View Nature Preserve, The Windamere Hotel Darjeeling features Wi-Fi throughout the property and complimentary private parking on site. The 4-star hotel is a good starting point for exploring Darjeeling, including Darjeeling Mall, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Location
Located just near the sacred Mahakal Hindu Temple, the hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Darjeeling city center. From the Darjeeling property it will take approximately 25 minutes to stroll to Rangit Valley Ropeway Cable Car.
Buddhist temples is also situated 1.8 miles away.
And taxi stand bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is merely 10 minutes by foot from The Windamere Hotel.
Rooms
The Darjeeling hotel features 28 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee making equipment. Nice touches include a roll-in shower, a tub, and a separate toilet, along with shower caps and bath sheets. The rooms also overlook the garden.
Eat & Drink
Drinks are available at the terrace bar. While staying at the accommodation, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Orchid Restaurant, located 0.3 miles away, or Golden Tips Tea Cosy at a 5-minute walking distance.
Facilities
General
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Children
- Cribs
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Darjeeling Tea Tasting
Sample authentic Darjeeling tea, brewed 3-5 minutes for pale gold color. Inhale its distinctive perfume before sipping this world-renowned beverage.
Observatory Hill Pilgrimage
Visit Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist shrines on Observatory Hill, where pundits and lamas dispense blessings daily. This site holds cosmic energy significance.
Toy Train Journey
Ride the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway from NJP Station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 7.5-hour journey covers 2-ft gauge tracks through mountain terrain.
Lloyd Botanical Exploration
Walk through Lloyd Botanical Garden to observe Himalayan trees, flowering plants, and rhododendrons. The garden protects many species in a designed habitat.
Location
Central Location
Darjeeling is close to the Darjeeling Mall, Mahakal Temple, and the Happy Valley Tea Estate.
Chowrasta Neighborhood
The Chowrasta district is an active social area and cultural hub, featuring cafes like Keventers and shops along Laden-La Road.
Dining Options Nearby
Glenary's, Kunga Restaurant, and Hasty Tasty offer dishes from international to Tibetan cuisines.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants