Family homestay in Darjeeling, farm-fresh food
Hill Cart Road· 4.9 · 31 stays
“We had a pleasant experience. The host and family made me feel like a queen. Their hospitality and inclusion was par excellence. I just didn’t want to return home after 4 days stay. The view from the home was very picturesque and absolutely NO pollution. All food was made from the vegetables grown in their farm. The hosts are very industrious at the same tim...”
“I travel a lot and have stayed in various hotels and homestays, but I don’t usually give reviews quickly. However, the time I spent at Prem Da and Didi’s (Prem Da’s wife) house has made me feel like I must write something. At no point did I feel like we were paying guests; I always felt like I was visiting a relative’s house. I’ve never felt this way with a...”
“Very friendly and homely environment. Pream ji and didi are very cooperative and friendly. They manged to prepare everything I needed. Thanks to them. I recommend to choose this homestay whoever is nearby and searching for accommodation.Those who searching for Hiking in Sinchal wildlife sanctuary, Pream ji dada is parfact.”
“Great hospitality great ambiance overall a great experience, prem da(owner) and his wife r so lovely people, we really got an experience like a relative's home and not like a paying guest... Highly recommended”
“Prem da(owner)& didi(his wife) are 2 loveliest people I had seen, through out the stay they make us feel like we're in a relatives house”
The home is a good starting point for exploring the Darjeeling region. Prem can often help guide you or make arrangements.
See the sunrise from Tiger Hill. An early morning drive takes you to the viewpoint, about 11km from Darjeeling town, to see the first light hit the peak of Kanchenjunga.
Visit a tea estate. Happy Valley and Glenburn are working tea gardens where you can see the process from leaf to cup and attend a tasting session.
Ride the toy train. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a slow, scenic two-hour joyride on its Ghum loop.
Trek the Singalila ridge. For serious hikers, the trail to Sandakphu offers a rare view of five of the world's highest peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Kabru. This requires planning and a guide.
Explore the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The zoo is known for its red panda and snow leopard conservation programs. The HMI, once home to Tenzing Norgay, chronicles the history of mountaineering in the region.
The home is in the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal.
By air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB), around 90km away. The drive up to the hills takes about 3 hours, via the scenic routes of Mirik or Kurseong.
By rail: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the main railhead for the region, located 88km from Darjeeling. From NJP, you can hire a private or shared taxi. The historic Darjeeling toy train also connects to Darjeeling town, offering a much slower but very scenic journey.
By road: Siliguri, 75km away, is the main transport hub in the plains. From here, you can find frequent shared jeeps and taxis to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and other hill towns.
The best time to visit is from October to mid-June. The skies are clear, offering good views, and the weather is pleasant. Winter (December-January) is cold but often very clear. Spring (March-April) brings rhododendrons into bloom.
The monsoon season runs from late June to September. Heavy rains can cause landslides, leading to road closures on NH10 and the Pankhabari road. Travel during this time can be unpredictable.
