Arriving hot and dusty from the overnight train, we were so grateful for the warm and friendly welcome we received at Darang. That first breakfast made us quickly realise that we were somewhere special. Travel brochures often talk about "fresh local produce", but very rarely can they deliver what Neera and Naveeen provide here. Their own milk, butter, cream, jams,... More

Me and my Wife have traveled to a lot of places, and over time, we've come to prefer the concept of a home-stay or a BnB, to a Hotel. Its because they are more comfortable, beautiful, relatively cheaper, and most importantly, the hospitality of the hosts is simply unsurpassable. But somehow we believed that it was a foreign concept. And... More

First rate hospitality at this outstanding home. Gorgeous food and endless variety, all produced on the estate. The accommodation in our own cottage, in keeping with the colonial style of the estate, was very comfortable, well equipped and spotless. Anything we wanted was brought to us immediately. We were welcomed on to the family verandah - beautifully set out with... More

Spending two nights at Darang Tea Estate was like staying in a friend's home. Neera Bhandari is a lovely, gracious host. The cottages are rustic and quaint and the area is lovely to walk around, relax, eat home grown, home cooked food. We went for walks through the tea gardens, sat on rocks on side of creek, milked a cow,... More

Among the highlights of our recent 12 month world trip was a memorable return to my birthplace in Palampur and a five night stay at Darang Tea Estate...With constant picturesque views of the snow capped Dhauladar mountains the Victorian house & it's quaint cottages is on a 70 acre family estate and an ideal location for trekking, sightseeing or just... More