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Glenburn Tea Estate

Darjeeling, India
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Surrounded by the emerald Himalayan foothills near Darjeeling, Glenburn Tea Estate is blessed with dramatic mountain views, with Kanchenjunga soaring above at 8,586m.

Its location invites outdoor pursuits, from hiking to fishing to birdwatching. After working up an appetite, you’ll be rewarded with mouthwatering food made from local ingredients, topped off with a pot of tea on the veranda or even a foot massage. The eight uniquely decorated suites are split between two historic bungalows, each with a private balcony or garden. Electric blankets make for a cosy night and ensure you’re rested for the day’s adventures.

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What we love

    • An idyllic tea plantation in the Himalayas of West Bengal
    • Just eight rooms spread across two historic bungalows, each unique in decor
    • Incredible views across rolling hills to the mountains beyond
    • Enjoy outdoor pursuits from hiking to fishing
    • Wash down the day’s adventures with a pot of tea, grown on the estate
    • Spoil yourself at the spa or opt for a foot massage on the veranda
    • A stay here includes a driver on call to whisk you around, as well as all your meals and activities

It’s remote but you have everything you need right here - switch off and enjoy

The river attracts midges so be sure to pack your insect repellant

It’s pricey but the generous package means you’re covered for all your meals and activities

Families are very welcome at Glenburn Tea Estate and little ones will love exploring the vast gardens. Baby cots, extra beds, babysitting and highchairs are also available. Kids under three stay free.

Glenburn Tea Estate is a member of the Rainforest Alliance and is committed to preserving the local environment. Where possible, food served at the restaurant is grown in the hotel gardens or sourced locally, using free-range and organic ingredients

The Glenburn Tea Estate is found in the Himalayan foothills near Singritan, an hour’s drive from Darjeeling.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
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Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
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A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
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