The Postcard in Durrung Tea Estate honoured as Hotel of the Year

The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, Assam has been named ‘Hotel of the Year 2025’ by The Gallivanter’s Guide, marking one of the most significant recognitions in global luxury hospitality. The annual award, regarded as a benchmark in independent hotel evaluation, places the property among the finest travel destinations worldwide.

Set across 1,400 acres of verdant tea plantation landscapes, The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate offers an immersive escape defined by calm, heritage and experiential luxury. The hotel has been recognised for its rare combination of intuitive service, natural elegance and a deep sense of place, embracing an unhurried rhythm that allows guests to connect with the estate’s history, culture and environment.

The Guide’s Editor highlighted the property’s ability to stand out not through scale or spectacle, but through sincerity, thoughtful detail and understated refinement. Its approach to modern luxury like anytime check-ins, all-day breakfast, personalised dining and heartfelt hospitality, has been noted as a quiet yet meaningful shift from conventional hotel formats.

"To be recognised amongst the world’s finest hotels by The Gallivanter’s Guide is an extraordinary honour. Assam holds a very special place in our journey, and this award also celebrates the consistent dedication and hard work of our incredible team. We continue to remain committed to uplifting local communities through sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that our presence creates a meaningful and lasting impact on the destination,” said Kapil Chopra, Founder of The Postcard Hotel. He further added, “For the Editor to select The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, after experiencing our property and some of the most celebrated luxury hotels globally, is both deeply humbling as well as encouraging.”

The Postcard brand continues to gain attention for redefining Indian luxury with small, intimate hotels rooted in local context. The Assam property, in particular, has been celebrated for successfully translating regional heritage into an elevated guest experience without compromising authenticity.