Selim Hill

The last stretch to this heritage bungalow is seriously steep – like a 90-degree slope. Do steel your nerves and brave the hairpin drive, as the estate is beautiful, surrounded by gorgeous Kurseong hills. It was set up by a British planter sometime in 1800. Rooms have exposed, painted-over-in-white, bricks, some have gorgeous cast-iron fireplaces and windows overlooking the huge gardens. The living room area has windows along all the walls and shelves full of old and new books and magazines. The resident chef is always on hand to rustle up great food — from pancakes and momos to aloo parathas.