India
Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh, the tea capital of India, reveals a quieter, slower kind of luxury, framed by jade tea gardens and the shimmering Brahmaputra. Begin your stay at a premium plantation bungalow such as Mancotta or Thengal Manor, where antique furniture, sweeping verandas and private butler service set an indulgent tone. Wake to birdsong and mist over manicured estates before a curated tea-tasting session guided by an estate planter, learning the delicate craft behind Assam’s famed brew. Spend late mornings driving through the lush landscapes of Jokai and Chabua, pausing for photos along carpeted slopes of emerald bushes. For immersive travel and attractions, arrange a private cruise on the Brahmaputra at sunset, complete with live folk music, craft cocktails and Assamesestyle canapés as the sky turns rose and gold. In town, visit the historic Rahmaria and Dinjoy Satra monasteries for serene courtyards and traditional Vaishnavite art, then continue to Jagannath Temple and the waterfront at Graham Bazar for atmospheric evening walks. Food lovers can reserve chef-led experiences focused on local favourites like masor tenga, duck curry and pithas, plated with contemporary finesse in boutique restaurants. Between outings, unwind with Ayurvedic spa rituals or yoga sessions overlooking tea fields. Day trips to the DibruSaikhowa National Park by private boat bring sightings of river dolphins and migratory birds, adding a gentle thrill to your refined Dibrugarh escape.