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Offbeat Darjeeling Escape for Nature Lovers

Darjeeling· 4.8 · 129 stays

“Find peace just outside Darjeeling at this homestay. The views are stunning, overlooking tea gardens and the town below. Guests rave about the "homely, wholesome, and delicious" food, and the warm welcome from the hosts. It's a short drive from Darjeeling's bustle, offering a unique perspective of the hills.”

3 bedroomsSleeps 63 beds

A look around

What's here

The homestay offers a unique perspective of the hills, allowing you to see Darjeeling from a different angle. The rooms are cozy, with views of the tea gardens. One guest found the views so captivating that they "cancelled our return tickets just to extend our trip by a day and stay here." Another guest praised the food, saying that after "indulging in too much junk food in Darjeeling, having simple, tasty, homestyle meals here was exactly what we needed." The homestay consists of three cottages and a dormitory. The "Bakal" cottage offers arguably the best views.

What guests wrote

4.8· 129 stays

“We came to this home stay on 31st. We did not come on anyone's preference, we found them on Google and contacted them and they guided us very nicely. This home stay view is just awesome. And even more awesome is their behavior, and the food tastes like home-cooked food, very nice and hygienic. Thank u so much Mr. and Mrs for treating us so well.”

Nisith Mondal

“this property in Darjeeling is a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature. The hosts are warm and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the views are simply stunning. Perfect place to relax and experience true local hospitality!”

Kiran Bhatta

“It was really very very satisfying staying there. Everything was prefect !! The rooms, the views, the food quality, their behavior...each and everything. I would highly recommend it. You won't regret !!”

Aritree Debnath

“This is going to be a fairly detailed review. I first discovered this property through YouTube videos and was instantly drawn to it. In fact, we loved the look of it so much that we actually cancelled our return tickets just to extend our trip by a day and stay here. Located about 15 minutes’ drive from Darjeeling Chauk Bazar, this property offers a complet...”

Debarpan Banerjee

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

Darjeeling and Kalimpong offer a range of activities:

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 toy train joyride (Ghum loop).
Singalila ridge trek: Hike the ridge for views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Kabru.
Padmaja Naidu zoo & HMI mountaineering institute: Visit Tenzing Norgay's home.

Logistics

Getting there.

Nearest airport: Bagdogra (IXB), 90km from Darjeeling (3-hour drive via Mirik or Kurseong).
Nearest railhead: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), 88km from Darjeeling. Darjeeling also has a toy train station (0km).
Road hubs: Siliguri (75km), 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-September) can bring landslides on NH10 and Pankhabari road, making travel difficult.

Before you book

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Frequently asked

The questions travellers ask.

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