The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year.
The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic.
But it s not the Kurseong tea garden s only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.
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The hospitality company s revenue rose 16.5% and net profit 25.5%. Its new ventures like budget hotels and catering services showed significant growth, too.