Darjeeling in June will be a nature lovers delight. Birds chirping, wind blowing gently, green mountains smiling down and the clouds floating inside the rooms, that’s what holidays at Cedar Inn Darjeeling is all about. Located in Jalapahar road in Darjeeling, this picture perfect resort is like a fairytale palace.
It is designed at multiple levels with family rooms, deluxe rooms, suites and regular rooms.
Children play areas and small landscaped gardens at every level of the property make exploring fun. There are well laid out trails, which will help you take your dose of daily walks, without going out of the property. They have some of the best views in Darjeeling. Clouds, however, will be a big part of your trip.But that’s what makes Darjeeling magical.
Family trip to Darjeeling: What you must not miss
If you are traveling with children, you must visit the Darjeeling zoo
Do visit the mall and go for a horse ride, half trip, full trip or more. The horse trips are fun for both kids and adults.
Go for a toy train ride and visit the Batasia loop war memorial (10 min stop). The Darjeeling Himalayan railways, Batasia war memorial and Ghoom Museum are #World Heritage sites. The railways made traveling from the plains to the hills a matter of days while in the time before the rails, it took roughly a month!
All the pictures were taken in mid-June this year at around 12 noon. But the fog makes it look mysterious and middle of winter!
The Ghoom museum (20 min stop) is full of history about the toy train and the iconic Himalayan railways.
Both are stations on the train journey from Darjeeling to Ghoom and back. The toy train tickets can be booked online through the irctc website. It’s recommended you book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
Visit the Glenary’s bakery and restaurant. It’s iconic. The first-floor restaurant is gorgeous. They have both indoor and balcony seating. The menu includes continental, Chinese and Indian dishes . Food is simple and tastes good.
This spacious all-day snacking destination has a selection of yummy baked desserts and other savory options.
How we spent a lazy day at the Darjeeling mall?
Walk up to the mall. Visit the tea shop at Golden tips. Roam around the shops while daughter goes for the pony ride with my hubby. Lunch at Glenarys.Back to the mall, looking at people, shopping and strolling down the road next to the Mahakaal temple(Shiv Mandir )near the mall.
It’s strangely quiet, dreamy and green. There was a tree on the hillside with land for sale written on it. I so wanted to call up the number. But was not encouraged to do so by my dear husband.
Then back to Glenarys for cups of fragrant Darjeeling chai and my favorite blueberry cheesecake. Get one more packed and head for the car pick up stand. At the hotel some more chai and then dinner.
Amenities at Cedar Inn include:
- Multi-cuisine restaurant
- Children’s play area
- Well stocked library
- Garden areas
- Indoor and outdoor play areas.
Cedar Inn is exemplary as a holiday property. Smiling service is the first reason. This one should be a no-brainer right? But the hospitality of each member of the staff makes the stay pleasant.
The views at Cedar Inn Darjeeling
Darjeeling views can be erratic in monsoons. The clouds play hide and seek all the time. More so during premonsoon and monsoons. The trick is to enjoy the clouds as much as await a glimpse of the gorgeous Kanchenjungha.
I visit Darjeeling Cedar inn for the green views tranquility and total distance from the crowds. Hustle and bustle and cacophony of the urban jungle is absent at the Cedar Inn.
But Darjeeling itself is overcrowded in tourist season you need to book your rooms in advance during holiday seasons. The good news.Plenty of hotels bed and breakfast guest houses to suit all budgets.
Traveling from the hotel to tourist spots:
The Cedar inn has free drop and picks up services from the hotel to the mall area. You can also book local tours.The private taxis are in plenty. It’s expensive. If walking is not a problem you can skip . But sometimes you will need them if you have children or elderly in your group.
How to reach Darjeeling?
Is it a Budget Hotel?
Cedar Inn is a tad expensive but well worth it. It is not a budget hotel.
Darjeeling weather and the best time to visit:
March to May(spring, summer), October to November ( autumn). The days are pleasant and gets cold as the sun sets. The skies are clear with good views of the majestic mountains.
June to September: Monsoons.E nd of June there was light to heavy rains with foggy days at most times.A very cool vacation to spend with your family.
December to February its very cold in winter but not without its own beauty.
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What to buy in Darjeeling.
A vlog of all things Darjeeling.
What should you carry for a June holiday in Darjeeling?
- Your raincoats and umbrellas are a must pack,
- Light woolens.
- Sensible walking shoes.
- Bright scarves.
- A spirit of adventure.
Point to note:
Rains in the hills can be treacherous and always check with the hotel before planning your journey.
How to book your stay at Cedar Inn?
I booked directly through the hotel website.
Email at cedarinn@gmail.com
F.O.A,
Cedar Inn, Jalapahar Road,
Below St. Paul School
Darjeeling – 734 101
Ph: +91 354 2254446 / 2253598
Email address: cedarinn@gmail.com/ cedarinn.md@gmail.com /cedar.accts@gmail.com
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This is definitely a place I’d like to visit! I didn’t know much about Darjeeling before – except for the tea like most people – so this was a nice walktrough to read!
wow this is a very thorough overview of a place i’ve never thought of travelling to. xo, natalie
I only knew of Darjeeling tea before reading your post. What a beautiful, exotic place to experience!
Very interesting information – I didn’t know anything about Darjeeling, I actually had never heard about it before. So weird to me to see all that fog in June! It reminds me of Italian Novembers…
You’re right, that fog makes Darjeeling look so mysterious! I was thrown off by the fog when I went to Lima, Peru last month—but it certainly made for distinctive memories and photos.
I don’t really know much about Darjeeling until reading your post. I had no idea! This is somewhere I definitely want to see! Thanks for sharing!
Darjeeling is one the most romantic places to visit in India. The toy train ride is just heavenly. Thanks for recreating some Darjeeling memories.
I have been to Darjeeling when I was in class tenth! And I can say it beats any of the hill stations up north like! Kalimpong is indeed mesmerizing
I am yet to visit and explore Darjeeling. Definitely bookmarking this article for my visit.
I have been to Darjeeling some 7-8 years back and this post brought back all memories. That toy train ride was so fun… the place is really beautiful
Darjeeling become.my darling place to visit. What an awesome resort , who don’t want to enjoy lazy day in this resort
I still have to take my kids to Darjeeling as me too have fade memories of the place.
This property looks super relaxing.. the best part is it is affordable too. Will check it out for our future travel plans.
Darjeeling is something that I have had on my list for a long time! Your pictures are beautiful and I loved the whole wintery look!
Those photos are so beautiful and that place is truly a must visit.
Beautiful clicks, I have never been to Darjeeling. But heard and now saw some beautiful glimpses of this wonderful place. Thanks for sharing.
nice clicks.. Switzerland of north bengal
The resort is good. In fact, spending lazy days in some expensive hotels or resort in Jalpahar area and enjoying rain outside is good. But, people will miss the vast picturesque landscape, Mt. Kanchenjunga and sunrise of the queen of Hill as most of the area will be cloud masked in the June or in the Monsoon.. It’s good if it is your 2nd or 3rd trip of Darjeeling.
Whenever I hear Darjeelin, green Tea Garden , hill, fog, fresh smell of air comes to my mind. Your post gave a good insight about the entire place with some beautiful clicks.
Love the photographs. The mist and fog gives peace. I haven’t visited Darjeeling yet. May be someday. Thanks for sharing those lovely photos of nature.
simply awesome with beauty of nature very nice
Such an awesome place to visit, you made me remember a lot from my Darjeeling trip
very much helpful for me. I am planning to visit darjeeling soon with my wife.
The only thing I associated Darjeeling was with tea. With your review, I got to know so much more. It will be surely on my list now.
Very well written. Brought back so many happy memories. Keep up the good work 🙂
Your photos are amazing and made me feel like I was right there! So beautiful!!
When I hear Darjeeling, I think of tea. You’ve made it so attractive and enticing. I want to visit. But my next trip, if, is to China, my home country. But…..
Lily