The Lodge at Wah

Weather & Location

The Wah Tea Estate is the largest working tea estate in the Kangra Valley in the Foothills of the Himalayas in India with a rich family history

 

Weather & Location

 

 

Weather

The region experiences three major climates – summers, monsoons, and winters. Each season bringing its own charm and beauty.

Summer (April to June): Summers in the Kangra Valley are pleasantly warm. During these months, the temperatures range from 15°C to 35°C. The tea estate begins production in April, with the first flush beginning towards the end of March. Low rainfall gives plenty of opportunity to be outdoors. Visit during these months to enjoy outdoor activities and to experience the busiest season of tea production at the estate.

Monsoons (July to September): Monsoons in Kangra can be wet, bringing with it a lush beauty. Temperatures ranges between 22°C to 35°C. The valley is at its most green during this period. This is the best time to lounge with hot cups of tea and a good book. Visit during these months to enjoy the property, the greenery and the continued tea production.

Winters (November to February): Winters are cold in the valley, with minimum temperatures reaching as low as 0°C. One of the prettiest sights at this time is the beautiful snow-clad mountains, and snowfall can also be seen in the higher areas. Although tea production comes to a pause, barbecues, hot cups of tea and the picturesque mountains can be truly enjoyed during these months.

The snow-capped Dhauladhar range

The snow-capped Dhauladhar range

 
 

Location

Both Lodges are at a 25 minutes drive from one another. Wah Tea Estate is spread over 526 acres and is nestled in the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Proximity to the majestic Dhauladhar range allows for beautiful views all around.

Palampur and Kandbari are located below the Dhauladhar Range at an approximate height of 3800-4000 ft above sea level.

By Air

SpiceJet & Air India flights from Delhi to Dharamshala are just over an hour long. Air India flies from Chandigarh to Dharamshala. Both Lodges are approximately 1 hr 15 mins away from Dharamshala, and the roads are fairly smooth throughout the journey.

Many guests prefer to fly into Chandigarh, which is 6 hours by road to us, or Amritsar which is around 5 hours away.

By Rail

Daily trains run to the closest railway station which is Pathankot, Punjab. From there the journey to the estate takes approximately 3 hours by road.

A new train called the Vande Bhaarat makes an easy trip in a 5 hour train journey from Delhi to Amb. We are at a 3 hour drive from here.

By Road

The estate is connected by well maintained paved roads. Distance to major cities:

  • Delhi: 485 km

  • Chandigarh: 240 km

  • Amritsar: 215 km

  • Shimla: 250 km

  • Manali: 205 km

  • Dharamshala: 35 km