Ever stayed in a hotel which is also believed to be a haunted place? If not, then here is your opportunity to plan a trip to Morgan House, a luxurious mansion with surreal surroundings. Nothing can give you more thrill than staying amidst the heavenly beauty and unvealing mysterious places. So, how about being inside the compound of Morgan House and unravelling its mysteries?
Yesteryears Of Morgan House
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Built during the era of the British, Morgan House came into the frame in order to host the wedding of an indigo plantation owner. Being a British colonial mansion, it has also been a guest house and a summer destination for the British. After Mr and Mrs Morgan died without leaving an heir, Morgan House remained the property of its trustees until it came under the control of the Indian government after independence.
Morgan House was also subjected to be a government guest house after Jawahar Lal Nehru was allured by its beauty and magnificence. Even though the plan could not be carried out due to his death, Morgan House always remained a summer retreat for tourists. Today, it is under the supervision of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation and has been converted into a hotel.
The stories of Morgan House, being a haunted place, still revolve around it. It is believed that the souls of Mr and Mrs Morgan still lie inside its rooms and, hence, several unnatural incidents are also noticed in its compound.
The Summer Destination Of Celebrities
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Located amid the greenery of Kalimpong, Morgan House had to capture the attention of celebrities on account of its beautiful aura and marvellous architecture. Over a period of time, it became a summer destination for numerous celebrities, thereby, hosting several extravagant parties.
Once you step into this guest house turned hotel, you can see the feedback with signatures of numerous Bollywood celebrities framed on the desk. The ideal location of Morgan House harbouring natural beauty scattered all around its fresh environment was the reason behind its popularity amongst celebrities such as Kishore Kumar, Utpal Dutt, Sunil Dutt, Nargis, Supriya Devi and several others.
Why You Should Visit Morgan House
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Why shouldn't you? Unless you do not possess the quest for unravelling mysteries, Morgan House is definitely a must-visit place for you. Apart from relishing its fine work of architecture and commending its beauty, you can also savour the greenery spread all around Morgan House.
Being located on a hill station, Morgan House is all set to provide its visitors with the best of the delightful and stainless atmosphere. How about sitting in its beautiful gardens gazing at its praiseworthy artistry with a cup of coffee in your hand amid the cold surroundings?
How To Reach Morgan House
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By Air: You can take a flight to Siliguri Airport and then from there, you can hire a cab to Morgan House, situated in Kalimpong. Kalimpong is at an approximate distance of 78 km from Siliguri Airport.
By Rail: The nearest railway station from Morgan House is at New Jalpaiguri, which is at a distance of 73 km. You can catch a train to New Jalpaiguri and then from there, you can take a cab to Morgan House at Kalimpong.
By Road: Kalimpong is well connected to nearby major cities and towns by road. Hence, Morgan House is easily accessible by road.