Summit Barsana Resort & Spa  

Tucked on Upper Cart Road in Kalimpong, this leafy mountain getaway sits minutes from the town center. It’s a short drive to Thongsha Gumpha and Dr Graham’s Home, with Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve and Tiger Hill reachable by car. Expect fresh-air views and manicured gardens around this spa hotel.

Just 19 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, flat-screen TVs, laptop-compatible safes and desks. Bathrooms have showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; rooms include extras like complimentary heaters and wired/wireless internet. The vibe is a calm, modern cocoon — quiet landscaping, simple décor and a focus on relaxation.

Full-service spa offering massages and body treatments, plus a fitness center to keep you moving. There are picnic and barbecue areas, children’s playrooms, concierge and tour desk services, free wired and wireless internet, and valet parking. Wake up to fresh mountain air on your balcony and unwind in the resort’s peaceful gardens.

Business center on site with complimentary wired internet and express check-out. Roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge and free valet parking makes arrivals and departures easy.

On-site restaurant and a coffee shop/café serve meals and snacks, with buffet breakfast offered daily from 7:00–9:00 AM for a fee. Limited-hours room service is also available for late arrivals or lazy mornings.