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Summit Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in North Bengal with the signing of two boutique properties in Siliguri and the Darjeeling Hills, underscoring its focus on experiential hospitality in one of Eastern India’s fastest-growing tourism corridors.
The two properties; Summit Gulma River Resort and Summit Falling Water are envisioned as 30-room boutique developments, each centred on nature-led experiences and intimate hospitality formats. The Siliguri property is slated to open on 15 August, while the Darjeeling project is expected to debut in early January 2027.
Located in the Gulma area of Siliguri, Summit Gulma River Resort offers views of the scenic Gulma Tea Estate and a flowing river, positioning it as a leisure-focused boutique destination with strong event potential.
The property will feature a mix of standard and studio-style rooms, including kitchenettes to support extended stays. Amenities will include an in-house restaurant, bar, spa, gym, and a banquet hall designed to host around 150 guests, catering to boutique weddings, social gatherings, and corporate events within the tea garden belt.
The second property, Summit Falling Water, will be developed in Rangbull, located a few kilometres before Darjeeling along the main highway to the hill station.
Inspired by the iconic Fallingwater designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the hotel is envisioned to seamlessly blend architecture with its natural surroundings. Built over a natural water stream, the property will feature 30 rooms with private balconies overlooking the stream and the surrounding hills.
A distinctive highlight of Summit Falling Water is its location directly opposite the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) track, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience the heritage rail line from within the property.
Both developments are designed to deliver immersive, destination-led experiences. Summit Falling Water will feature a restaurant, coffee shop, a stream-facing spa, gym, and ample parking facilities.
Seasonal snowfall in the region is expected to further enhance the property’s appeal, positioning it as an offbeat hill destination for travellers seeking slower, experience-driven stays.
Commenting on the expansion, Sumit Mitruka, Founder of Summit Hotels & Resorts, said, “North Bengal continues to be one of the most compelling tourism regions in Eastern India, with demand driven by leisure travellers, weddings and the growing popularity of experiential hill destinations. With Summit Gulma River Resort in Siliguri and Summit Falling Water near Darjeeling, we are focusing on boutique properties that are deeply connected to their surroundings. Whether it is tea garden landscapes in the plains or a stream flowing through a hill property with views of the toy train, our aim is to create stays where the destination itself becomes the central experience for travellers,”
With these additions, Summit Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its presence across the Eastern Himalayan region, with a focus on smaller, design-led boutique formats that blend local landscapes, accessibility, and experiential travel.
The expansion also reflects a broader shift in India’s hospitality sector, where travellers are increasingly favouring intimate, nature-connected stays over large-scale resort developments.
