Updated: Mar 17, 2021 04:47:15 PM IST
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For a big part of 2020, we were cooped up inside our houses and all our travel plans stood cancelled, thanks to the Covid-19-induced lockdown. In 2021, it’s time to make up for the lost opportunities, starting with some unique experiences closer home. Forbes India picks 10 offbeat destinations in India that you could put on your calendar this year.
Stay on a tea estate in Darjeeling
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Opened in December 2020, the Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa in Darjeeling is inside the Makaibari Tea Estate, founded in 1859, and home to the world’s first tea factory. Spread across 22 acres, the 72-room property offers an elaborate high tea and tea tasting session with an expert tea sommelier at the Makaibari Tea Lounge, an all-glass bar that offers panoramic views of the tea gardens.
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Last Updated December 28 2020, 05:21 PM
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Been planning your much-needed holiday, but haven t got down to making it happen yet? Like they say, there s no better time than the present. If you feel the hills are calling to you, then you have come to the right place. We truly believe that what makes a hill station holiday an unforgettable experience is when you pick a beautiful stay away from the hustle and in the midst of nature. With secluded and off-beat destinations becoming a trend in 2020, we present three stunning new stay options for you that offer the perfect getaway with breath-taking views of the mountains. You cannot miss these!
Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa debuts in Darjeeling, West Bengal By TBM Staff | Mumbai
Taj has forayed in Darjeeling, West Bengal with Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa. The resort is situated in the world renowned Makaibari Tea Estate, founded in 1859, and home to the worldâs first tea factory.
Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, The Indian Hotels Company, said, âIHCL with its pioneering spirit has put many destinations like Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala on the tourism map. We are delighted to step into another new destination in the East â Darjeeling. Taj Chia Kutir & Resort is a welcome addition to our existing hotels in the magnificent Himalayas.â