Hotel Ivy Castle

Ivy Castle sits comfortably on the edge of the picturesque hillside of Darjeeling’s south corner that stretches towards the bustling little Buddhist township of Ghum. From any floor and bedroom, patrons can be treated to an inspiring vista of north-northeast Darjeeling, and rolling foothills covered in a blanket of speckled villages and vibrant tea plantations that terminate in the valleys below.

During a clear day, the fortunate guest will see the true prize --- the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range, and the great Kanchenjunga, presiding over the picturesque state of Sikkim. Location:

The immediate area around Ivy Castle is surprisingly quiet and relatively free of vehicle traffic considering the property’s proximity to Chowrasta and the Mall, a popular tourist focal point only 50 metres away. There are also multiple fruit and vegetable vendors in the immediate area. Guests can reach the Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Lloyd’s Botanical Garden, Happy Valley Tea Estate, and Shrubbery Nightingale Park within thirty minutes walking distance from the hotel. In the opposite direction, guests can take a day walk down the scenic ___ road toward Ghum, home of the Ghum monastery. Guests can also reach Ghum by shared taxi or the toy train station, both accessible near Chowk bazaar.