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The Windamere

It is "One of the three Jewels of the Raj", said a celebrated travel writer of The Windamere Hotel. Established in the 19th century as a cozy boarding house...

Windamere is situated on historic Observatory Hill where Darjeeling began, and overlooks the Chowrasta, the town's exclusive promenade...

The Windamere wing appeals to guests who like tradition, who would be comfortable in a bygone age, and who want a reminder of how people got on with their lives in old Darjeeling...

The Snuggery wing appeals to people who need to remain in touch with modern life, even while they indulge their love of the past and old things...

The name 'itati' was inspired by that incomparable chanteuse Ms. Peggy Lee, who croons 'Is That All There IS?' in a song of ineffable loss and loneliness that rends our hearts...

Z'ri has stocked her Windamere boutique with a selection of interesting gifts for the discerning traveller to take home. Worth a visit...

The Windamere Conference Centre, in elegant surroundings, is an ideal location for Board, and senior management meetings...

A dinner party at the Windamere. 1946...

The hotel sponsors the DHR Club which is located on its Snuggery grounds. The Club aims to foster fellowship among people who like rail travel, exploration, adventure, mountaineering……

It was Henry Noltie of the Royal Botanic garden, Edinburgh who first alerted us to the existence of a strange Trachycarpus in Darjeeling, India...

History Location Ada Villa at The Windamere The Snuggery at The Windamere Well-being at the Windamere Boutique by Z'ri Conference Facilities Dining The DHR Club The Windamere Palms

Christmas

"Christmas Week at Windamere", which runs from 18th December to 1st January every year, has been celebrated at the hotel, in the same way, without interruption, since 1939...

We are proud to present from "Down Under". 'Anything Goes'... starring Hetty Kate & Danny Bourne

The greatest attractions of the Christmas celebration last year, the spotlight being on performers promising of a great show ahead...

While the forthcoming Christmas promises of a wonderful show, Christmas past was an event to remember...

A chronicle of the Christmas celebrations over the years at Windamere – a journey down memory lane...

Christmas in India Christmas This Year Christmas Last Year Christmas Past Christmas Previous

Memory Book

Dear Mr. Pliva,
Mr. Muus and myself had such a good time at Windamere last X'mas that we simply have to spend our 1941 X'mas there too, if we shall still be alive and in India at that time...

Remembrance of things past...

We have been wonderfully coddled and cared for in this beautiful place...

Many of you who come to India are keenly interested in the past and some of you have Raj connections...

Our Memories & Souvenirs Our Album Your Memories of the Windamere Your Memories of the Raj

Darjeeling

Unlike other defunct imperial regimes the Raj, or the era of British rule in India have been consigned to the dustbins of history, the Raj continues to stir the romantic imagination...

Darjeeling has a temperate climate with average maximum and minimum temperatures only slightly above those of London, England...

There are several ways of getting to Darjeeling: by Air, by Road, by Train; or a combination of these modes of transport...

Some things to see and do in and around Darjeeling

Trekking in the Himalayas from Darjeeling….

History of Darjeeling The Darjeeling Climate Getting There Sightseeing Trekking

Pictures

The Windamere wing depicted in pictures gives an overview of the Ada Villa, The Tinker Belle's Cottage and others...

A touch of modern life in the Snuggery and other Windamere views brought to the view through images and photos...

The Windamere has inspired many to unleash their creative potential...

The snowcapped roof tops at Windamere – the white birches, the dreamy land of Dajeeling during winter has its own charm...

A journey down memory lane, of years gone by, of cherished moments captured to rekindle nostalgia...

Snapshots of Darjeeling in myriad moods– the charming hill city of the East that mesmerises...

Ada Villa at the Windamere The Snuggery at the Windamere Some Artists' Impressions Winter at the Windamere Snaps of Darjeeling

Travel Advice

The magnificent scenery and climate; mountaineering and trekking; the unique flora and fauna; the Buddhist-Lamaism culture...

There are several ways of getting to Darjeeling: by Air, by Road, by Train; or a combination of these modes of transport...

Some things to see and do in and around Darjeeling

Frequently Asked Questions Travelling to Darjeeling Sightseeing

Reservations

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Well-Being

A group wellness retreat with Rujuta Diwekar in the Darjeeling Himalaya, hosted at the Windamere hotel.

The name 'itati' was inspired by that incomparable chanteuse Ms. Peggy Lee, who croons 'Is That All There IS?' in a song of ineffable loss and loneliness that rends our hearts...

A group wellness retreat with Rujuta Diwekar in the Darjeeling Himalaya, hosted at the Windamere hotel. 10th‒16th April '11.

Maybe it’s because we are the only property on what is a “holy hill” from the old days when Darjeeling was part of Sikkim (and well before the British came here).

Harmony, Tranquillity, Yoga, Meditation….

Autumn Wellness Retreat Easter Retreat in The Himalayas Easter at Windamere Health & Well-being in the Himalayas Well-being at the Windamere

Contact

Getting in touch...

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Highlights

Remembering the Windamere

Remembering
the Windamere