Hotel Polo Towers Group, the largest hospitality group in Northeast India by number of hotels as of March 31, 2025, has joined hands with Varun Tea Plantations Private Limited, the owner of Ellenbarrie Tea, to launch the Polo Planters Lodge Resort in Doars, West Bengal.

This collaboration unites Polo Hotels & Resorts’ expertise in curating immersive, locally inspired stays with Ellenbarrie’s long-standing heritage of tea craftsmanship. The result is a destination that blends indulgence with authenticity, allowing guests to experience the charm of India’s planter culture.

Spread across nearly 20 acres, the upcoming resort will be a villa-only property, including pool villas, surrounded by scenic tea gardens. Every stay is designed to reflect the planter lifestyle, where life moves at the pace of rustling leaves and steaming cups of tea.

Guests will have access to a variety of “Polo-curated Experiences” that highlight the essence of the Doars. These include:

• Space to unwind: An exclusive all-villa retreat set amid lush greenery.
  

• Cuisine offerings: Menus crafted with fresh produce, traditional recipes, and tea-inspired pairings.
  

• The Planter’s Lounge: A nostalgic space overlooking tea fields, serving Ellenbarrie’s finest blends.
  

• Tea & wellness rituals: Infusions, spa therapies, and meditations inspired by the healing qualities of tea.
  

Speaking on the launch, Deval Tibrewalla, CEO of Hotel Polo Towers Group, said, “Our vision for Polo has always been to create not just hotels, but experiences that capture the local essence of surroundings. With Polo Planters Lodge Resort, we are opening a new chapter, where Ellenbarrie’s planter heritage and Polo’s narrative-driven hospitality will together create an immersive experience in the Doars.”

Aradhita Agarwal of Ellenbarrie Tea added, “The Doars have always been the heart of India’s planter culture, and Ellenbarrie has been a proud custodian of this tradition. By collaborating with Polo, we are transforming that heritage into an experience guests can live, breathe, and carry home.”

With this new addition, Polo Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its footprint across East and Northeast India. The group currently operates nine hotels and resorts, with several more in development.

For Ellenbarrie Tea, the project represents a natural extension of its legacy in the Doars, moving beyond producing blends to creating experiences that immerse guests in the culture and rhythms of tea country.