5 Misty Plantation Getaways Just Perfect for Your Holi Weekend!
Families have been craving for a long weekend to vacation, what better than the Holi weekend. The weekend starting 23rd this month is the most awaited for family outings. From planning the destination, accommodation, sightseeing places, HolidayIQ, India’s largest travel community lists five plantation getaways perfect for the Holi weekend
Glenburn Estate, Darjeeling
This is classic British Raj stuff stunningly set before incredible Himalayan views. Tiger Hill has a view of the Kanchendzonga that makes people gasp. A pot of Darjeeling tea in the balcony, a book and you’ll forget it’s 2016. Nothing has changed here. Gautam Biswas shares his experience, “The appearance of hotel kind of reminds you the British Era, the interior, furnitures and everything. The view around here is just breathtaking. You can even try out different kind of teas that are grown here. Must stay here if you ever go to Darjeeling.”
Banyan Grove, Jorhat, Assam
The place has Victorian interiors and old world customs living the good life. What’s not to love? Yasmin Tavaria shares, “It is a converted tea estate manager’s bungalow of the British Raj times so it is abounding in opulence. The rooms are amazing and make you feel like royalty. Service is superb and very personalised. There is a library, smoking room and huge verandah and beautiful green lawns in plenty to stroll around.”
The Tea Sanctuary, Munnar, Kerala
The name is utterly perfect. It’s a peaceful sanctuary…silent but for rustIing tea leaves. A colonial estate with refurbished bungalows in the middle of a seriously massive tea estate. Cool Guru Mrinalini Mitra says: “Setting is spectacular, rooms are as posh as Kate Middleton’s Boudoir. Service is heart-warming as your family old faithful’s. Views are speechless, best thing ever, this place totally cuts you off from Munnar’s hustle bustle over tourist noise. Go to Munnar stay only here, grab a pot of Darjeeling, your favourite book, Kick back and Forget the world.”
Tea Nest, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
A staff that will treat you like a charmingly warm family amidst the tea gardens is the perfect recipe for peace and tranquility. Tea Nest in Coonoor is perfect for your upcoming long weekend getaway. Subhamay Bhattacharya shares his experience at Tea Nest, “This is such a nice place if you’re looking for a peaceful and tranquil holiday. Located inside a sprawling tea garden, lush green, the place is just a paradise with an extremely courteous and helpful manager and an equally courteous staff. I wish to go back there for sure in near future.”
Parisons Plantation Experiences, Wayanad, Kerala
Wish to experience luxury and rejuvenation at the same place? This property bags the highest rank in providing exquisitely luxurious and refreshing pampering. Karin Danileson shares that, ‘The real five star property in Wayanad. Amazing experience with Parisons with lots of interesting facts. Pure water flows from atop the mountains. Top class personal service. Amazing homely food with selection of international varieties. Do not miss the hiking and factory visit which are no words to explain.’
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