At a Glance

Glenburn is a heavenly little plantation retreat that lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, near Darjeeling overlooked by the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range. Guests are accommodated in one of our two bungalows, each comprising four suites and common areas, gardens, verandahs and terraces accessible to all our guests.

In 2002 The Burra Bungalow was lovingly restored while retaining the style of a colonial planters’ bungalow.

In 2008 we added four more rooms at Glenburn as part of The Water Lily Bungalow. Perched on the edge of the hill in front of The Burra Bungalow, all rooms have stunning views, including Darjeeling Town up on one hill and, of course, the Kanchenjunga Range straight ahead.

The Burra Bungalow -home to generations of planters, remains the focal point of Glenburn hospitality, with its sweeping Main Verandah, cosy Living Room (with fireplace and library) and Grand Dining Room where our candle-lit sit-down dinners are held.

The four bedrooms have been charmingly decorated, each following a different theme, and are comfortable and spacious, yet cosy. Two of the suites have fireplaces, and three of the bathrooms have free-standing bathtubs while all four bathrooms have a lovely walk-in rain shower. There are views of the mountains from the Front Verandah, but not directly from any of the rooms.

The Water Lily Bungalow, with four more suites and a stunning location on the edge of the Glenburn spur comprises a Living Room, smaller Dining Room, two verandahs and garden areas laid out on two levels, and connected to The Burra Bungalow by a stone staircase.

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