“Find yourself in a Darjeeling homestay, near Gopal Dhara tea estate. Enjoy the serene beauty of Tabakoshi, a lesser-known haven. Spacious, clean rooms. Homegrown broccoli and chicken curry, served with care. "The owner is very much well behaved and sincere," a guest noted.”
A look around
What's here
The homestay offers a charming ambiance, with a beautiful flower-filled garden and the added touch of homegrown vegetables right on the premises. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-decorated, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests have praised the "lovely view at night" and the "homely atmosphere."
Here's what guests have said:
"After a very tiring day, we parked ourself in this homestay. All our fatigue washed away seeing the beauty of this homestay!"
"Nice homestay at Tabakoshi with a big and beautiful garden with some Orenge 🍊🍊🍊 trees. People are so polite and lovely, rooms are spacious and clean. The food is very good as well. Highly Recommend."
"This is the best place for nature lovers..."
What guests wrote
4.7· 61 stays
“This is an offbit location near Gopal Dhara tea estate and mirik... This is the best place for nature lovers....Tabakoshi is a serene, offbeat destination in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India, known for its scenic beauty, tea gardens, and the Rang bhang river. It's a relatively lesser-known place compared to other popular tourist spots in the reg...”
Satirtha Bera
“After a very tiring day, we parked ourself in this homestay. All our fatigue washed away seeing the beauty of this homestay! Service, food, location, rooms everything was superlative. Thanks this property mam for your obliged attention 💗 and they had really pretty cats there, Chunu munu and Kaanchi..adorable!”
Atrayee Chatterjee (Atrayee)
“Nice homestay at Tabakoshi with a big and beautiful garden with some Orenge 🍊🍊🍊 trees. People are so polite and lovely, rooms are spacious and clean. The food is very good as well. Highly Recommend.”
Subhajit Patra
“Beautiful homestay . The owner is very much well behaved and sincere . Lovely view at night from the homestay . Food is very tasty . Homely atmosphere . This homestay is a true gem .”
nilanjan roy
“this property offers a charming ambiance with a beautiful flower-filled setting and the added touch of homegrown vegetables right on the premises. The rooms were beautifully decorated, adding to the overall appeal and comfort of the stay.
We had dinner at the homestay, and the homegrown broccoli paired with chicken curry was delightful in flavor. However, t...”
Karan Singh
Around the stay
Things to do nearby.
Tabakoshi is a perfect base for exploring the Darjeeling and Kalimpong regions. Here are some nearby attractions:
Tiger Hill sunrise: Witness the Kanchenjunga at first light. (11km from Darjeeling)
Happy Valley & Glenburn tea estates: Explore working tea gardens and enjoy tastings.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: Take a scenic two-hour joyride on the toy train.
Singalila ridge trek: Embark on a trek to Sandakphu for views of Everest and other Himalayan peaks.
Padmaja Naidu zoo & HMI mountaineering institute: Visit the zoo and learn about mountaineering.
Logistics
Getting there.
Nearest airport: Bagdogra (IXB), 90km away (3-hour drive via Mirik or Kurseong).
Nearest railhead: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), 88km away (the hill-region gateway railhead).
Road hubs: Siliguri (75km, the plains hub), Darjeeling town (0km), Kalimpong (50km).
Seasons
Best time to visit.
The best time to visit Darjeeling and Kalimpong is from October to mid-June. The monsoon season (June to September) can bring landslides on NH10 and Pankhabari road, making travel difficult.
