Hotels of Kalimpong

The Himalayan Hotel

In the early days of the last century the hotel was the family home of David Macdonald. After accompanying the Younghusband Mission to Lhasa in 1904 as interpreter, Macdonald was posted to Tibet as a British Trade Agent, serving in Yatung and Gyantse until his retirement in 1924. Macdonald assisted the 13th Dalai Lama's escape from Tibet in 1910, and he was later invited to Lhasa in 1921. Prior to his retirement he served briefly as Britain's Political Officer in Sikkim, in charge of Britain's relations with Tibet, Bhutan and Sikkim.

After he retired, with his large family grown up, Macdonald turned the family home into a Hotel, and it has remained in the Macdonald family ever since. It was here that he wrote his books “Land of the Lama” and “Twenty Years in Tibet”. For many years it was managed by Macdonald's three eldest daughters, Annie Perry, whose husband also served in Tibet, Vera Macdonald and Vicky Williams. Today it is managed by Nilam and Tim Macdonald, David Macdonald's grandson. They have ensured it remains, in the words of the distinguished travel writer James Cameron, “a collector's piece among hotels” and that little has changed since, except perhaps with the addition of two annexes, to cater to the growing influx of travellers. Cameron wrote, "this is a commonplace name for a most exceptional place... no one was there an hour in the inescapable community life of the place". It is a hotel of real charm and character, with an atmosphere redolent of its close association with Himalayan history.

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Hotel Tres Kalimpong

Welcome to Kalimpong, where, now you fell and enjoy the freshness and real beauty of the lush green hill by spending your few hours at Hotel Tres.

Philosophically, our Hotel Tres lies at the crossroads of elegance and comfort. Our building blends old and new, aesthetically pairing a new modest structure with an old cottage. Superbly located in Kalimpong offers a portrait of the hill station few will ever forget. Kalimpong is a beautiful place blessed with flowers and a pleasant weather all year round, come experience it with us.

Pure unadulterated indulgence. Our suite puts two elegant rooms at your disposal. Did we mention that gorgeous living room with a fire place, or the cute room service boy ready to get your refills? The cottage itself was constructed in the British era with interiors and exterior with vintage look. Allow yourself the privilege and opportunity to spend your holidays in one of the heritage cottages of this Himalayan region in the same manner and style that the Britishers spent theirs.

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