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Private Room w/ sunset view in a Zero Waste Farm

Darjeeling· 4.3 · 7 stays

“A simple one-bedroom home in Darjeeling, run by Mr. Tshering. From the small open terrace, you get a clear view of Kanchenjunga and the Lord Shiva temple, especially in the morning. Guests come for the chicken thukpa, made with the warmth of local dalley chillies, and momos served on site. The home is near the railway station and market, a good spot to try humble local cuisine before heading on to Kalimpong or Gangtok.”

1 bedroomsSleeps 21 beds1 bathsHomestayBasic EssentialsWifi

A look around

What's here

The first thing you notice is the view. From the small open terrace, the hills roll out in front of you, with Kanchenjunga visible on a clear day. This is a simple, warm home run by Mr. Tshering, who often gives guests advice on their trips to Gangtok or around the region. The home has one bedroom with a wooden bed and a wood-panelled ceiling, suitable for up to two guests. There is one attached bathroom. While the room is simple, the real heart of the place is its small restaurant and the people who run it. Guests often mention the food, with one calling it a "good place to try some local delicacies." The chicken thukpa is a favourite, described by a guest as "amazingly flavourful with the warmth of dalley chillies, the soft noodles and a dump of chicken pieces." It's a place people remember. As one guest put it, "Very warm and welcoming people." Another found "perfect vibes" and a "beautifully friendly chef." It’s a place for a short stay, to eat well, and to watch the morning light hit the mountains.

What guests wrote

4.3· 7 stays

“Our driver took us this property this restaurant while we were travelling this property Gangtok from darjeeling. Very warm and welcoming people. Had momos, coffee and noodles. They have a small open terrace inside the restaurant which gives you a very clear view of Kanchenjunga and Lord Shiva temple. Breathtaking morning scenes. Short stay but i loved it. Wi...”

VN Raju

“Warmly welcomed, perfect vibes. Tried chicken thukpa and it was awesome. The soup was amazingly flavourful with the warmth of dalley chillies, the soft noodles and a dump of chicken pieces. Great food and a beautifully friendly chef. One of the best places this property experience humble local cuisine.”

Shalmali Mitra

“We went for lunch here and ordered Thukpa and a chicken meal. The place is cozy local restaurant with good meals. The owner was very welcoming this property us. It's near the railway station and market only. Good place this property try some local delicacies.”

Upasana Sharma

Where you are

Darjeeling.

The best-known hill station in the eastern Himalayas — tea estates, the toy train, and Kanchenjunga on a clear morning.

Best time

Mar–May and Oct–Dec

Nearest airport

Bagdogra (IXB), ~65 km

Nearby

Tiger Hill sunrise · Batasia Loop · Happy Valley Tea Estate

Approximate location · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The home is near the Darjeeling railway station and market, making it a good starting point for exploring.

Tiger Hill is about 11km away. It’s famous for its sunrise views, where the first light hits the peak of Kanchenjunga. Most people hire a jeep and leave very early in the morning to catch it.

Happy Valley and Glenburn are two of the region's working tea estates. You can walk through the gardens, see the tea-plucking process, and join a tasting session to sample different flushes of Darjeeling tea.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is worth it-do. The two-hour 'joyride' on the toy train from Darjeeling to Ghum and back is a slow, scenic loop through the hills and local markets.

For serious trekkers, the Singalila ridge trek to Sandakphu is a multi-day journey. From the top, you can see five of the world's highest peaks on a clear day: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Kabru.

The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is known for its red panda and snow leopard conservation programs. Right next to it is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), founded by Tenzing Norgay after his Everest ascent.

Logistics

Getting there.

By Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB), about 90km from Darjeeling. The drive takes around 3 hours via the roads through Mirik or Kurseong.

By Rail: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the main railhead for the entire region, located 88km away. From NJP, you can hire a private taxi or take a shared jeep up to Darjeeling. The historic Darjeeling toy train also connects NJP to Darjeeling, but it's a very slow, scenic journey.

By Road: Siliguri, 75km away, is the main transport hub in the plains. Shared jeeps and buses run frequently from Siliguri to Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Mirik. Darjeeling town itself is a major hub for exploring the surrounding hills.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best season to visit is from October to mid-June, when the skies are generally clear and the weather is pleasant. This is the ideal time for trekking and for clear views of the Himalayas. The monsoon season, from late June to September, brings heavy rain. This can cause landslides on the main highways like NH10 and the Pankhabari road, sometimes leading to road closures and travel delays.

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