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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 grounds. The club aims to foster fellowship among people who like rail travel, by providing a congenial meeting place for them...HistoryLocationAda 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
It was Henry Noltie of the Royal Botanic garden, Edinburgh who first alerted us to the existence of a strange Trachycarpus in Darjeeling, India...
- 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...
The greatest attractions of the Christmas celebration this year, the spotlight being on performers promising of a great show ahead...
While the forthcoming Christmas promises of a wonderful show, Christmas last year was an event to remember...Christmas in IndiaChristmas This Year Christmas Last Year Christmas Past
A chronicle of the Christmas celebrations over the years at Windamere – a journey down memory lane...
- 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...Our Memories & SouvenirsOur AlbumYour Memories of the WindamereYour Memories of the Raj
Many of you who come to India are keenly interested in the past and some of you have Raj connections...
- 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 Lolndon, England...
There are several ways of getting to Darjeeling: by Air, by Road, by Train; or a combination of these modes of transport...
A place of many moods, a visit to Darjeeling and its many locales surely makes sprits soar high...
History of DarjeelingClimateGetting There Sightseeing Trekking
Darjeeling can be defined as a trekker's paradise. People from far and wide come to this part of India in order to fulfill their trekking desires...
- 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...
Ada Villa at the WindamereThe Snuggery at the WindamereSome Artists' Impressions Winter at the WindamereSnaps of Darjeeling
Snapshots of Darjeeling in myriad moods– the charming hill city of the East that mesmerises...
- 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...
Frequently Asked QuestionsTravelling to Darjeeling
You can ask for any kind of advice about travelling to Darjeeling, the Windamere desk will be happy to help you... - Reservations
The quickest way for you to make a room reservation is to submit your requirements online by clicking...
- News & Views
An article, a review, a report from someone from somewhere around the world that talks about Windamere and its ways...Windamere HighlightsWindSong
A personal letter from WindSong – greeting all guests and others who take interest in Windamere...
- Contact
Getting in touch...
Send a message to the Windamere with your query...
The quickest way for you to make a room reservation is to submit your requirements online by clicking...Contact InformationDear WindamereMaking a Reservation
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