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Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa, Darjeeling
Luxury Resort in Darjeeling
The Taj Chia Kutir Resort and Spa is as exotic as it sounds. Luxury at its barefoot best. After all it is a sybaritic resort located right in the middle of the perma-cultural, Makaibari Tea Estate founded in 1859 in Kurseong, Darjeeling. Yes, you read that right – 1859, the age of empires. The tea factory at Makaibari was the first in the world. In 1988, Makaibari tea estate was certified as the first fully organic tea garden. So yes, here reputation precedes itself. Darjeeling, located in the Lesser Himalayas, breathes a rarefied air at an elevation of 6700 feet (2042.2 m) within clear sight of the Kanchenjunga, the world’s third tallest mountain. This gives the region hegemony over the most prized teas in the world.
The resort is set plush amidst the tea estate, green acres rolling upon each other as far as the eyes can see, intruded upon only by the sweeping mist. The air is as crisp and fresh as the Makaibari second flush that in tea auctions fetches $1850 per kg, the most expensive Indian tea ever traded. The estate sustains local communities and regenerative practices, thereby integrating the garden and home concept which impacts less on the environment. No wonder, the birds here are happy and the earth smells wonderful.
The resort unfolds like a gripping novel on a hill bound train chugging through mist and mountains. On closer view, it incorporates elements of bamboo, timber and stones distilling the essence of Makaibari into contemporary architecture, with the laddered perch that warms up to you with every step. The lobby is a high-roofed structure that brings in golden sunlight and bathes the interiors with warmth. The prized perches are of course at the edge where snug sofas guide your views to the mist and green acres all around. Flourishes like the terracotta wall inspired by the Bishnupur temple moors you to the region.
The 73 rooms and plantation suites ooze space. They are kitted with creature comforts, discerning wooden interiors, telescopic views and in most cases balconies that bring in the vibes of a hill station estate. Ideal for open air enthusiasts to sip tea and laze. The four poster beds and snug duvets nudge you to sleep in for a moment more. The restaurants with a perch of their own serve seasonal, provincial and small farms produce, apart from a range of Asian and international cuisine that keeps the palate busy. Meeting rooms and a panoply of airy spaces with their lofty seats are fine spots for leadership retreats or for destination weddings. There's much to keep you in, including an all glass bar with an enchanting view. A J Wellness Circle and Indoor heated pool welcome you to a world of age-old healing and wellness.
When you do decide to step out, there’s plenty of adventure, forest treks and tea trails. And the misty magic and mystique of Makaibari.
- Check-in time: 2:00 PM
- Check-out time: 12:00 Noon
- Early check-in and late check-out on request
- We accept American Express, Diner's Club, Master Card, Visa, JCB International
- Free cancellation by 2PM-15 days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of 1 night charge plus any applicable taxes & fees.
- 2PM – 7 days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of entre length of stay charge plus any applicable taxes & fees.
- GSTIN : 19AACCV5653M1ZQ
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Inclusive of WiFi -
72 luxurious rooms including Suites -
Choice between smoking and non-smoking rooms
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Inter-connecting rooms
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Dining facilities include an All Day Diner, Indian speciality restaurant, a bar
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Indoor Pool
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Luxury Spa with Jacuzzi
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Steam Room
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Ladies and Gents Hair Salon
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Fitness Centre -
Travel and Car Rental Desk
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Concierge
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Walking track
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Car Parking
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Meeting room
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Currency Exchange
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The nearest medical facility is at Siliguri town – 30 km form the resort
*Some of the amenities mentioned above may be chargeable in nature
Guest Rooms
Nearly 45 sq metres in size the Luxury rooms offer an eyeful of the estate, and come with the comfort and convenience of a King Bed, Tea/Coffee maker, Flat-screen HD TV, minibar, 3 fixture Bathroom, Balcony (on availability) and Inclusive of Wi-Fi for 4 devices.
Nearly 45 sq metres in size, our Luxury rooms with views of the valley come with the comfort and convenience of a King Bed, Tea/Coffee maker, Flat-screen HD TV, minibar, 3 fixture Bathroom, Balcony and Inclusive of Wi-Fi for 4 devices.
More than 80 Sq. mtrs. In size and helped along by a private deck and our Luxury Grande rooms come fully stacked. With a King Bed, Tea/Coffee maker, Flat-screen HD TV, minibar, 3 fixture Bathroom and Inclusive of Wi-Fi for 4 devices.
Our villa in the tea plantation raises the bar. Nearly 60 Sq. mtrs.in size it comes with the comfort and convenience of a King Bed, Valley View with Balcony, elaborate evening turn down, a 5 fixture bathroom, Tea/Coffee maker, Flat-screen HD TV, minibar, and Inclusive of Wi-Fi for 4 devices. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Double balconies with doubly gorgeous views, here. At more than 118 Sq. mtrs., our valley view Suite Room in the plantation comes with the comfort and convenience of a King Bed, 02 balconies, elaborate evening turn down, a 5 fixture bathroom with bathtub, separate Living Room, Tea/Coffee maker, Flat-screen HD TV, minibar, and Inclusive of Wi-Fi for 4 devices.
This is where the estate life becomes gazebo sized. At 123.50 Sq. mtrs, our valley view Suite with a Gazebo come with the comfort and convenience of a King Bed, 3 fixture Bathroom, Tea/Coffee maker, Flat-screen HD TV, minibar, and Inclusive of Wi-Fi for 4 devices.
Chia Cottage is a standalone 02 Bedroom cottage offers mesmerizing views of Makaibari. At 150 Sq. mtrs, our guests are treated with comfort and convenience of 02 King Beds, a common living room, a balcony with spacious wooden deck, 3 fixture bathroom, private butler & pantry, Tea/Coffee maker, Flat-screen HD TV, minibar, and Inclusive of Wi-Fi for 4 devices. Luxury at its barefoot best.
*Rates Exclusive of taxes