Tea Time Travels in India and Sri Lanka
Where Every Cup Tells a Story
Quote of the Week
“No matter where you are in the world, you are at home when tea is served.”
– Earlene Grey
Dear Postcard Travellers,
A cup of tea may seem like a simple pleasure — until you walk the misty trails of a tea estate, watch the leaves being plucked at dawn and sip the day’s brew overlooking a valley of green.
In these places, tea becomes more than a drink; it becomes a quiet ritual, a pause, a story passed down through the ages.
In this edition, we take you to some of our cherished partners in the lush hills of Sri Lanka and India — where the pace is unhurried, and every cup tells you to stop, sip and stay a little longer.
K. Hastings
Editor-in-Chief, Postcard Travel Club
A Tea-Lover’s Escape to CGH Earth Lockhart Bungalow, Munnar
As the monsoon clouds retreat, Munnar reveals its freshest self — lush, glistening, and ripe for exploration. Perched within 1,500 acres of revived tea gardens, CGH Earth Lockhart Bungalow is where serenity meets planter-era charm. The air is crisp, the pace unhurried, and time feels optional.
Sip on heritage teas as mist curls through the valleys, trek across dew-soaked trails to Chokramudi, and spot Nilgiri Tahr on the hills. Every meal here tells a story — from Anglo-Indian comfort to local spice-laced classics.
Almost everyone you meet here — from the hosts to the guides — is part of the local community. CGH Earth believes that when communities thrive, everyone thrives. This spirit of co-existence infuses every experience, adding quiet depth to your stay.
Come steep yourself in nature, nostalgia and the slow rhythm of the hills.
Sipping History at Ging Tea House, Darjeeling
After the rains, Darjeeling’s hills come alive — the mist lifts, the forest hums, and the tea bushes shine with fresh promise. At Ging Teahouse, time slows down to a planter’s pace.
Built in 1866, this heritage bungalow in the Lebong Valley is home to six charming suites, each styled with colonial-era elegance and mountain warmth.
Join the pluckers at dawn, learn the art of tea-making, and end your day tasting the brew you helped bring to life.
Surrounded by old-growth forest and views of Kanchenjunga, Ging’s organic tea estate invites you to reconnect — with nature, with tradition and with yourself.
Lakeside Leisure & Tea Trails at Camellia Hills, Sri Lanka
Perched above the glassy Castlereagh Reservoir, Camellia Hills offers front-row seats to Sri Lanka’s tea country in all its splendour. This five-bedroom bungalow blends chic design with old-world elegance — four-poster beds, private verandas and views that stretch across misty hills and shimmering water.
Wander through working plantations, explore tea factories filled with century-old machinery, and join a cooking class to master the art of Sri Lankan curries.
Evenings bring stargazing strolls, canoe rides, or long chats over Ceylon tea. At Camellia Hills, nature sets the pace — and you, tucked into the valley, find the rare luxury of stillness.
Postcard Community Updates
Congratulations to The Nanee, Bhaktapur, Nepal
We’re delighted to congratulate our valued partner, The Nanee, Bhaktapur, on being featured among the best hotels in Nepal in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler.
This elegant boutique retreat invites you to experience the living, breathing artistry of the Kathmandu Valley.
Bravo to the team at The Nanee for offering life-changing experiences in Bhaktapur!
Introducing the Postcard Travel Diary
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