Dally in Darjeeling in these three exceptional hotels
It’s not often that you’re spoilt for choice in a destination but in Darjeeling, nestled 6000ft up in the foothills of the Himalayas of India, you’ll need to search your own character for the answer to which of these outstanding hotels you’ll choose. Each will take you back in time to an era of exceptional service and courtesy, attributes that have long departed elsewhere. Your choice will be based on just how authentic you want your...
Tea, Tenzing and Toy Trains to tempt you to West Bengal
Follow in the footsteps of colonial conquest and collective cultures to truly appreciate the fascination of northeast India. Like it or not and as controversial as it may be now, the British left their mark wherever they stepped whilst ruling over one third of the earth’s surface during the days of Empire. This is no greater in evidence than in the rail networks, legal and parliamentary systems, hill stations and tea plantations of...
Celebrate Spectacular Sangai Festival
This extravaganza of cultural events puts Imphal on the world tourist map. You’d be forgiven for not knowing where Imphal is but as the capital of the State of Manipur in the extreme northeast of India, its Sangai Festival in November each year creates one of the most colourful combinations of events and festivities that we’ve found anywhere on our travels. Staged from 21st-30th November this year, the Sangai festival (named after the...
