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Windamere, Darjeeling
It is “one of the three Jewels of the Raj”, said a celebrated travel writer of The Windamere Hotel. Established in the 19th century as a cozy boarding house for bachelor English and Scottish tea planters, it was converted into a hotel just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Windamere is famous for its unique ambience and charm, and has been the subject of many leading stories in the international media. It is one of the original Heritage Houses of the Himalayas.
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Getting There
Windamere is situated on Observatory Hill, a Darjeeling landmark, believed to be the focus and repository of life-enhancing cosmic energies.
Air: International Airport – Kolkata 690 km
Domestic Airport – Bagdogra 90 km
Rail: Railway Station - 0.5 km
Road: Bus Depot - 0.5 km
Things to do
Bhutia Busty Gompa
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo
Tenzing Rock
Famous Darjeeling tea estates
Chourasta, the towns main square
Ghoom and Bhotia Bustee Monasteries
Tiger Hill which is 11 kms from Darjeeling
Lloyd Botonical Gardens
Eating
The Cuisine on offer at the Windamere is mainly Indian and Continental.
Special Cuisine
Tibetan and Nepalese Cuisine
Facilities
Laundry
Doctor on call
Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Bar
Baby Sitter
Log Fire in every room
Small Library
Windamere has its own company of artistes, who perform "The Songs & Dances of the Hills", in an outdoor setting; and "Ghazals", in the intimate setting of the hotel's Bearpark Parlour
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