“A house in Chimney, Darjeeling, West Bengal, offering a caring, home-like stay. Guests rave about the excellent food and the staff. It's a short walk downhill to reach the property. During heavy rains, the hosts still served dinner right on time. Enjoy views.”
1 bedroomsSleeps 21 beds1 bathsHouseWifiHot Water
A look around
What's here
The house is well-decorated, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Guests often comment on the excellent food quality, and the care taken by the hosts.
Here's what guests have said:
"One of the best homestays I’ve stayed at in North Bengal. The hosts were extremely caring and helpful it truly felt like home… the food was delicious, the staff was excellent, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. Definitely worth a revisit."
"One of the best homestays in Chimney,Kurseong with excellent food quality"
Please note that you may need to walk downhill about 50 meters to reach the property.
What guests wrote
4.5· 6 stays
“One of the best homestays I’ve stayed at in North Bengal. The hosts were extremely caring and helpful it truly felt like home. During the recent floods, even when it was pouring heavily and the weather was terrible, they still managed to serve our dinner right on time. The only area that could use some improvement is maintenance, things like changing bedshee...”
Agnibha Ghosh
“One of the best homestays in this property,Kurseong with excellent food quality”
NIRNAY DATTA
Around the stay
Things to do nearby.
Darjeeling and Kalimpong offer a wealth of experiences. From sunrise views to tea estates, there's something for everyone.
Tiger Hill sunrise: Witness the Kanchenjunga at first light. It's an 11km drive from Darjeeling.
Happy Valley & Glenburn tea estates: Explore working tea gardens and enjoy tea tastings.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: Take a scenic toy train joyride on the Ghum loop.
Singalila ridge trek: Embark on a trek to Sandakphu for views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Kabru.
Padmaja Naidu zoo & HMI mountaineering institute: Visit the zoo and the mountaineering institute, which was Tenzing Norgay's home.
Logistics
Getting there.
Nearest airport: Bagdogra (IXB), 90km away (a 3-hour drive via Mirik or Kurseong).
Nearest railhead: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), 88km away (the gateway railhead). Darjeeling has its own (toy train) station.
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) brings heavy rainfall, which can cause landslides on NH10 and Pankhabari road.
