West Bengal is an eastern Indian state stretching from the Himalayan foothills at Darjeeling to the mangrove delta of the Sundarbans. It combines the colonial heritage and literary culture of Kolkata with tea estates, terracotta temples, wildlife reserves and Bay of Bengal beaches.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
The Oberoi Grand
A colonial-era grand hotel on Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata's landmark luxury address, with a courtyard pool, spa and fine dining.
Taj Bengal
A luxury hotel in Alipore with Bengali dining at Sonargaon, Chinese at Chinoiserie and the Jiva spa.
ITC Royal Bengal
A palatial ITC luxury hotel on JBS Haldane Avenue with multiple restaurants and a spa.
Windamere Hotel
A colonial-era hill hotel on Observatory Hill, Darjeeling, with afternoon tea and period interiors.
The Elgin Darjeeling
A heritage hotel with colonial interiors and gardens, near Chowrasta in Darjeeling.
Mayfair Himalayan Spa Resort Kalimpong
A hill resort in Kalimpong with spa, pool and gardens.
The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata
A restored 1840 heritage hotel in the B.B.D. Bagh district of central Kolkata.
Glenburn Tea Estate and Boutique Hotel
A working Darjeeling tea estate with two bungalows, Burra Bungalow and Water Lily Bungalow, above the Rungeet river with Kanchenjunga views; a minimum three-night stay is suggested.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Baan Thai at The Oberoi Grand
A Thai fine-dining restaurant within the Oberoi Grand.
Sonargaon at Taj Bengal
A Bengali regional-cuisine restaurant at Taj Bengal.
Chinoiserie at Taj Bengal
A Chinese restaurant at Taj Bengal.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Heritage Steam Joy Ride
A steam-hauled toy train ride on the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway between Darjeeling and Ghum.
Private Sundarbans Boat Safari
A chartered launch through the mangrove channels of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, arranged through the lodges at Sajnekhali or registered operators.
Tea Estate Stay and Estate Walk
An all-inclusive stay at Glenburn Tea Estate with estate walks and tea tasting.
Private Heritage Walk in North Kolkata
A guided walk through Kumartuli, the Marble Palace area and the old mansions of north Kolkata.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Jiva Spa at Taj Bengal
A Taj-brand spa at Taj Bengal in Alipore.
Spa at The Oberoi Grand
The in-house wellness spa at The Oberoi Grand.
Spa at Mayfair Himalayan Spa Resort Kalimpong
A resort spa in Kalimpong.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur-driven car from about ₹5,000-9,000/day ($52-95) in Kolkata; Siliguri to Darjeeling by private car about ₹3,500-5,000 ($37-52)
- Air
- Bagdogra (IXB) serves Siliguri, Darjeeling and Sikkim; Kolkata (CCU) is the main international gateway
- Airport
- Airport transfers can be pre-arranged at major Kolkata luxury hotels; Bagdogra to Darjeeling is about 3.5 to 4 hours by road