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Windamere History

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 Location

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

The Windamere

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

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 itati Institute

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...

Boutique by Z'ri

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

Conference Facilities

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

Dining at Windamere

A dinner party at the Windamere. 1946...

The DHR Club

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……

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...

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daisy's Music Room

Christmas

Christmas in India

"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...

Christmas New Year

“Ladies and Gentlemen: Direct from New York, New York. Laura Brunner and Matt Nakoa. Start spreading the news”.

Christmas last Year

By very popular demand, ‘The Totties’ are returning to Windamere – commencing December 20th, 2012

Christmas Past

A chronicle of our Christmas and New Year entertainment over recent years --- Happy happy Memories!

Christmas in India Christmas This Year Christmas Last Year Christmas Past

Conference Facilities at Windamere

Memory Book

Things of the Past

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...

Remembrances

Remembrance of things past...

Guest Memories

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

Your Memories of the British Raj

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

Things of the Past

Darjeeling

History of 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...

Climate of Darjeeling

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

Travelling to Darjeeling

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

Sight Seeing at Darjeeling

Some things to see and do in and around Darjeeling

Trekking from Darjeeling

Trekking in the Himalayas from Darjeeling….

History of Darjeeling The Darjeeling Climate Getting There Sightseeing Trekking

Travelling to Darjeeling

Pictures

The Windamere

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

The Snuggery and More

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

Windamere: Interiors

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

Winter at Windamere

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...

Snaps of Darjeeling

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

Windamere Highlights

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

Travelling to Darjeeling

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

Sight Seeing at Darjeeling

Some things to see and do in and around Darjeeling

Frequently Asked Questions Travelling to Darjeeling Sightseeing

Reservations

The quickest way for you to make a room reservation is to submit your requirements online by clicking...

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Well-Being

Newsletter

A group wellness retreat with Rujuta Diwekar in the Darjeeling Himalaya, hosted at the Windamere hotel from 15th – 21st Apr 2012.

The itati Institute

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...

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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).

Windamere Highlights

Harmony, Tranquillity, Yoga, Meditation….

Darjeeling Wellness Retreat:Spring-12 Easter Retreat in The Himalayas Easter at Windamere Health & Well-being in the Himalayas Well-being at the Windamere

Newsletter: WindSong

Contact

Contact Information

Getting in touch...

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Making a Reservation

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For Print and Publication

Need good, high resolution photographs or the logo of Windamere for publishing? Seek permission from Windamere and download from here...

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Windamere Boutique By Z’ri

Windamere Boutique By Z’ri

Boutique by Z’ri

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

Worth a visit...