If Darjeeling is the queen of the hills, then Lamahatta is her well-kept secret—still wrapped in mystery, still unspoiled by the bustle of overtourism. Tucked away just 22 kilometres from Darjeeling town, Lamahatta now has a new jewel in its crown: Summit Enigma Resort & Spa, a boutique luxury retreat that promises mountain views, wellness indulgence, and cultural immersion, all rolled into one. With this launch, Summit Hotels & Resorts, the Siliguri-based hospitality brand with more than 30 properties across Eastern India, invites travellers to slow down and savour the Himalayas in their purest form.
For most visitors, catching a glimpse of the Kanchenjunga range means braving pre-dawn chills at Tiger Hill. At Summit Enigma Resort & Spa, the spectacle comes to you. Each of the resort’s 16 elegant rooms, ranging from intimate Premium Rooms to spacious Balcony Rooms, frames the ever-shifting moods of the Himalayas. Here, you can watch the sunrise while sipping your morning tea as the peaks turn golden outside your window.
The resort’s design philosophy leans heavily on wellness and sustainability. Metta Spa, the in-house wellness sanctuary, draws inspiration from the rhythms of the mountains with therapies that soothe both body and spirit. Steam, sauna, and a Kanchenjunga-facing Jacuzzi make relaxation almost a ritual here.
But wellness isn’t the only indulgence on offer, gastronomy plays its part, too. At CloudSong Restaurant, menus spotlight the bounty of the region: fresh, locally sourced produce, farm-to-table meals, and house specials like the hearty Desi Kukkad Curry, which already has visitors buzzing.
What makes Enigma more than just another luxury address is its deep-rooted cultural connection. Guests are encouraged to wander through neighbouring farms, observe sustainable agricultural practices, and engage with local communities who have nurtured age-old traditions in step with nature. Even wildlife doesn’t stay away—deer sightings on the property are a gentle reminder that here, luxury and wilderness co-exist seamlessly.
For travellers, the location offers the best of both worlds: proximity to Darjeeling’s attractions, from monasteries to the famed Himalayan Railway, and access to Lamahatta’s own treasures, like its eco park, tea gardens, and forest trails.
“Enigma is more than just a property launch; it is Summit’s boldest interpretation of mountain hospitality to date,” says Sumit Mitruka, founder and CEO of Summit Hotels & Resorts. It’s a fitting description for a retreat that redefines what it means to holiday in the hills—not just luxury, but luxury that’s mindful, rooted, and deeply experiential.
With the opening of Enigma, Summit Hotels & Resorts further strengthens its position as a leader in Eastern India’s hospitality landscape, while staying true to its mission of blending modern comforts with sustainability and authentic local flavour. For travellers, it’s an invitation to trade the crowd for calm, the checklist for connection, and to experience the Himalayas not as a backdrop, but as a way of life.
