Dec 20: This holiday season, Makaibari Tea Estate invites guests to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year amid the mist-laden hills of Darjeeling, where colonial-era elegance meets conscious luxury. Wrapped in winter fog, emerald tea gardens, and sweeping Himalayan views, the estate becomes an intimate festive retreat rooted in heritage, sustainability, and soul.One of the world’s oldest and most iconic tea estates, Makaibari spans 550 acres of living culture and nature. Here, Christmas comes alive with warm, community-led celebrations; organic farm-to-table feasts, bonfires beneath starlit skies, and stories tracing the layered history of the Queen of the Hills.
A pioneer of biodynamic and organic tea farming, the estate offers immersive experiences, from learning the craft of tea making to welcoming the New Year with sunrise tastings, forest walks, meditation, and conversations with tea planters. Each moment inspires reflection, wellness, and intention for the year ahead.
Set amidst rolling tea gardens, Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa provides a luxurious retreat within Darjeeling’s tea landscape. With regionally inspired architecture, refined dining, and cultural connections, the resort offers an indulgent and meaningful stay.
Come celebrate this season of cheer and joy with a thoughtfully curated journey; from Kolkata’s vibrant Christmas festivities to the magical, mystical, and mesmerising beauty of Makaibari, where heritage, culture, and Himalayan charm converge to welcome the New Year in perfect harmony.