Glenburn Tea Estate, located at Darjeeling is a 1,600 acre tea plantation estate with breathtaking views of the Kanchenjungha Mountain Range. Glenburn Tea Estate stretches from an elevation of 3,700 feet, all the way down to the sandy banks of the two snow-fed Himalayan Rivers that meander across the tea plantation.

Glenburn Tea Estate is an ideal destination for camping, river rafting, hiking through the forest and also to wander around Darjeeling town. Tourists are cordially greeted in this estate and they can explore the garden in a four-wheel drive vehicle, or simply walk across the bushes. The Glenburn Lodge, by the river Rungeet, offers a lovely stay for the tourists with provisions like picnic, barbeque or an overnight stay. With acres of beautiful forests to explore, riverside and other in-house activities, a week at Glenburn Tea Estate is truly relaxing, or action-packed with adventure.

Glenburn Tea Estate is a 150 year old plantation house oozing ancient charm that is located just above the River Rungeet. The tea garden is overlooked by Mount Kanchenjunga. Home to generations of tea planters, the Glenburn Tea Estate was originally established in 1860 and it is owned and run by the Prakash family. The family has recently spent a great fortune, time and effort in restoring the Glenburn Tea Estate, which is now a picturesque, peaceful and comfortable place to stay as well.

The main bungalow has a wonderful long veranda with comfortable chairs running across the length. Inside, the bungalow there is an `English` style sitting room and dining room where everyone eats together. Glenburn Tea Estate is the perfect place to be based for visiting Darjeeling with 4 rooms in the `Burra Bungalow` and 2 rooms in the Glenburn Lodge down on the riverbank. This is an ideal place for those who just want to enjoy the magnificent views and stunning countryside that surrounds the Glenburn Tea Estate. Wildlife abounds the Glenburn Tea Estate and there is plenty to do by way of a private tour of the tea estate.

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