“West Bengal homestay, with views that impress. The food is tasty and served on time, a guest noted. Rooms are neat, clean. The hosts are welcoming and make you feel like family, perfect after a day exploring Darjeeling and Kalimpong.”
A look around
What's here
The rooms offer cozy beds and large windows, perfect for soaking in the scenery. Guests often comment on the cleanliness, and the warm welcome.
Here are some guest impressions:
"The food was amazing, and the property itself is absolutely beautiful — after a long time, I felt so refreshed and relaxed."
"The rooms and bathroom are very nit & clean."
"There behavior are so good. And most importantly there food are so tasty and on time."
The hosts are known for their humble behavior, making you feel right at home.
What guests wrote
4.6· 19 stays
“Hill Cliff Homestay at Chimney is a truly wonderful place to stay. The food was amazing, and the property itself is absolutely beautiful — after a long time, I felt so refreshed and relaxed. The hosts are very friendly and make you feel like part of their family. I highly recommend everyone to visit this place. I’ll definitely come back again!”
Amartya Raha
“We went for a girl's trip at Hill Cliff Homestay for 2 days.They were very nice to us. There behavior are so good. And most importantly there food are so tasty and on time. The rooms and bathroom are very nit & clean. 1500 per person including 3 time food..
Highly recommend..”
Jui Deb
“We stayed at Hill Cliff Homestay for 2 days.. It was very nice experience. The host are very familiar and welcoming.. The rooms and bathrooms are very nit & clean. There foods are very testy and on time.
Highly recommended to you guys”
Anupama Layek
“The homestay appears to be beautifully situated with stunning views.The room features a cozy bed with large windows.The location and view are impressive.”
Yeasin Ansari
“most awesome home stay ever had 💗! too much humble behavior , food quality awsome”
Toufik Parvez
Around the stay
Things to do nearby.
This Darjeeling homestay is a perfect base for exploring the region.
Tiger Hill sunrise: Witness the Kanchenjunga at first light (11km).
Happy Valley & Glenburn tea estates: Explore working tea gardens.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway: Ride the toy train (Ghum loop, 2-hour joyride).
Singalila ridge trek: 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.
Logistics
Getting there.
Nearest airport: Bagdogra (IXB), 90km away (3-hour drive via Mirik or Kurseong).
Nearest railhead: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), 88km away.
Road hubs: Siliguri (75km), Darjeeling town (0km), Kalimpong (50km).
Shared jeeps and taxis are readily available from Siliguri. The drive itself is part of the experience, winding through tea plantations and villages.
Seasons
Best time to visit.
The best time to visit is from October to mid-June. The monsoon season (June to September) brings heavy rains, which can cause landslides on NH10 and Pankhabari road.