Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of two new boutique properties in North Bengal, further strengthening its presence across the Darjeeling and Siliguri region, one of the fastest growing tourism corridors in Eastern India. The hospitality group has signed Summit Gulma River Resort in Siliguri and Summit Falling Water near Darjeeling, both 30-room boutique properties positioned around nature-led experiences and intimate hospitality formats. The Siliguri property is expected to open on 15 August, while the Darjeeling project is scheduled to open in early January 2027.
Located in the Gulma area of Siliguri, overlooking the scenic Gulma Tea Estate and a flowing river, Summit Gulma River Resort is being developed as a boutique hospitality address combining leisure stays with event-led demand. The 30-room hotel will feature a mix of standard and studio-style rooms with kitchenettes suited for extended stays. The property will also include an in-house restaurant, bar, spa, gym and a banquet hall with capacity for approximately 150 guests, positioning it as a venue for boutique weddings, celebrations and corporate gatherings in the tea garden belt of Siliguri.
The second property, Summit Falling Water, will be located at Rangbull, around 3 kilometres before Darjeeling town, along the main highway connecting the hill station. Designed as an off-beat destination stay, the hotel draws architectural inspiration from the iconic Fallingwater residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, integrating the structure with the natural landscape. Built over a natural water stream that flows through the property, the hotel will offer 30 rooms with private balconies overlooking the stream and surrounding hills. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) track passes directly in front of the property, allowing guests views of the heritage train from the hotel.
“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,” Sumit Mitruka, Founder of Summit Hotels & Resorts commented.
The property will also feature a restaurant, coffee shop, spa overlooking the stream, gym, and large parking facilities. Seasonal snowfall in the area during winter months is expected to further enhance the destination appeal. With these additions, Summit Hotels & Resorts continues to deepen its footprint in the Eastern Himalayan region, focusing on smaller boutique formats that integrate local landscape, accessibility and experiential stays rather than large-scale resort developments.
