Polo Hotels and Resorts, the largest hospitality group in Northeast India in terms of number of hotels as at March 31, 2025, and Varun Tea Plantations Private Limited, the owner of Ellenbarrie Tea, are joining hands to launch the Polo Planters Lodge Resort in Doars in West Bengal. This collaboration brings together Polo Hotels & Resorts` flair for offering immersive, locally inspired guest experiences and Ellenbarrie`s heritage of tea craftsmanship, creating a destination that celebrates both indulgence and authenticity. Spread over approximately 20 acres, the resort will be a villa-only property including pool villas, featuring views of the surrounding “chai bagan”. A New Chapter in Polo Experiences: At the resort, guests will be able to engage in “Polo-curated Experiences” designed to be immersive, sensorial, and deeply rooted in the region: • Space to unwind: Spread over 20 acres, the resort will be an all-villa resort. • Cuisine Offerings– Menus that weave together garden-fresh produce, heritage recipes, and tea-inspired pairings. • The Planter’s Lounge – A space of nostalgia and elegance, overlooking sweeping tea fields, serving Ellenbarrie’s finest blends. • Tea & Wellness Rituals – Infusions, spa therapies, and meditations inspired by the healing essence of tea. Each stay will be less about checking into a hotel, and more about experiencing the planter lifestyle, where time slows down to the rhythm of rustling leaves and clinking teacups. Leaders Speak: “Our vision for Polo has always been to create not just hotels, but experiences that capture the local essence of surroundings,” said Deval Tibrewalla, CEO, Hotel Polo Towers Group. “With Polo Planters Lodge Resort, we are opening a new chapter, where Ellenbarie’s planter heritage and Polo’s narrative driven hospitality will together create an immersive experience in the Doars.” Aradhita Agarwal, 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.” About Polo Hotels & Resorts From the clouds of Cherrapunjee to the waters of Kolkata’s Polo Floatel, Polo Hotels & Resorts has redefined experiential stays in the East and Northeast India. With a vision to expand further in these regions, Polo continues to blend global standards with deeply local narratives, curating stays that are immersive. Polo Hotels and Resorts currently operate 9 hotels & resorts with many more under development. About Ellenbarrie Tea For generations, Ellenbarie Tea has been engaged in cultivating and producing teas in the Doars. Their heritage lies not just in producing fine blends, but also in preserving the culture of the planter community.