Getting here
Visit us
Glenmist is an hour below Darjeeling town, on estate roads through the tea. We arrange your car from Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri.
Reservations are open Every day, 8am – 9pm IST. Write or call and one of the family will answer. WhatsApp is often quickest.
- Address
- Glenmist Tea Estate, Rungeet Valley Road, Singla Bazaar, Darjeeling 734101Get directions →
- Telephone
- +91 50000 00015
- Check in / out
- 2 pm / 11 am
Getting here
By air
Bagdogra Airport · 80 km · 210 minutes by road. The nearest airport, with daily flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. We meet you at arrivals.
By rail
New Jalpaiguri Junction · 82 km · 220 minutes by road. The main railhead for the hills; the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway also starts here.
By rail
Darjeeling Railway Station · 21 km · 55 minutes by road. For the toy train to Ghum and the Batasia Loop.
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Services & good to know
The answers people want on the second day.
Nothing here will decide whether you come. All of it decides how the stay goes, so it is written down rather than left to the desk.
Laundry & pressing
| Per piece | Wash | Press | Dry-clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirt / blouse | ₹180 | ₹90 | ₹320 |
| Trousers | ₹220 | ₹110 | ₹380 |
| Suit, two piece | — | ₹340 | ₹950 |
| Saree | ₹340 | ₹220 | ₹780 |
| Kurta / salwar | ₹220 | ₹120 | ₹420 |
| Dress | ₹280 | ₹160 | ₹640 |
| Tie / scarf | — | ₹80 | ₹240 |
| Underclothes, per piece | ₹90 | — | — |
| Socks, per pair | ₹70 | — | — |
| Jacket / coat | — | ₹260 | ₹820 |
- Collected
- By 10am
- Back
- Back by 7pm the same day
- Days
- Every day
- Express
- +50% — in by 10am, back by 4pm the same day
What we lose we pay for, at ten times the laundry charge for that piece, capped at what it cost new.
Prices are per piece and before tax. Anything not on this list, ask — we will price it before it goes.
In the house
- Wi-Fi
- In both bungalows; it can slow in bad weather.
- Arrival
- We meet you at Bagdogra or NJP; the drive up takes about three and a half hours. Arrive in daylight if you can.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the family table; afternoon tea on the verandah at four.
- Laundry
- Same-day laundry if handed in before 10am.
- A doctor
- A doctor from Darjeeling can visit on call; the nearest hospital is in Darjeeling, an hour away.
- What to pack
- Layers and walking shoes. Nights are cold from November to February; we put hot-water bottles in the beds.
- Money
- Cards and UPI accepted. The nearest ATM is in Darjeeling.
Frequently asked
How do we reach Glenmist?
The nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB) and the nearest main railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP); both are about three and a half hours away by road. We arrange a car to meet you at either. The last hour is on estate roads through the tea, so we recommend arriving in daylight.
Are meals included?
Every rate includes bed tea and breakfast. Our Half Board and Full Board plans add dinner, or lunch and dinner, taken at the family table. Afternoon tea on the verandah is served to every guest, every day.
Can you cater for vegetarian, vegan, Jain or other diets?
Yes. The kitchen cooks every meal fresh, so tell us at the time of booking or at check-in and it will be planned for. Allergies are taken seriously; we will talk them through with you.
When is the best time to visit?
October to early December and February to April bring the clearest views of Kanchenjunga. March to May is first and second flush, when the garden and factory are busiest. The monsoon, June to September, is lush and quiet, with fewer mountain views.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out by 11 am. If your train or flight times mean arriving early or leaving late, tell us; we will hold your room or give you somewhere to rest and freshen up.
Is Glenmist suitable for children?
Children are very welcome. The Orchid Family Suite has two bedrooms, cots and extra beds are available, and the kitchen makes early suppers. Children under 3 stay and eat free, and meals for children aged 3 to 11 are half price. The estate has steep paths and open verandahs, so younger children need watching.
Is there Wi-Fi and phone signal?
There is Wi-Fi in both bungalows and mobile signal in most of the house, though both can be slow in bad weather. Most guests find that a feature rather than a fault.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. After that, or if you do not arrive, the first night is charged. Festive and long-weekend dates may carry their own terms, which we state when you book.