1,500
per Guest with all Meals
You can have the whispering pines as your company or the mists shrouding them or you can have them both.
— A picture perfect homestay in a picture perfect location.
The perfect place to rejuvenate.
And there, among the dense pine forests up on ridge, beside the tea gardens, lies this wonderful homestay like a page out of fairytale. The two storied pine wood cottages are comparatively new but the architechture is charmingly old world. Two more A-style wooden cottages decked-up with flower garden also sit close by.
A few moments in solitude, among the dewey hills of Darjeeling could be the perfect mood lifter. The mountains have that aura of magic about them that’s hard to miss.
In the upper reaches of Darjeeling district lies the Gopaldhara and Okayti Tea Estates, producing the best Darjeeling tea favoured even by the royalty. The cooler temperatures at 4500ft coupled with the mists and the playful sunshine create the unique flavour of tea, first flush, second flush, autumn, and aclectic collection of rare flavours. Actually no description of Gopaldhara would be complete without mentioning these details.
Quick Look
- Nestled within the pine forest by the Gopaldhara Tea Gardens.
- Easily accessible and close to Darjeeling, Sukhiapokhri, Lepchajagat, Ghum & Mirik.
- Perfect for a day trip to the beautiful hill station Kanyam of East Nepal.
- Wonderful colonial style pine wood cottages with basic modern amenities.
- Tastefully decorated spacious rooms.
- Curated garden with exotic cool growing flowers and succulents.
- A cool, quiet and serene location away from the hustle of Darjeeling town yet 2 hrs drive from Siliguri.
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Homestay
A simple cozy family run homestay. -
Rooms
05 wood finished aesthetically designed pine wood rooms with attached bath and basic amenities. -
Guests
Accommodates more than 15 guests. -
Meals
All meals are served, from breakfast to dinner. The hosts may offer traditional Nepalese platter too. -
Attached Washroom
Attached washroom with western style toilet. -
Flower Garden & Pine Forests
Among the dense pine forests with curated flower garden. -
Bon Fire
Separate space for Bon fire. -
Mobile Network
Mobile network available. -
Road Access
Motorable road access upto the homestay. -
Pet Friendly
Supervision and control required. -
UPI
Pay online using UPI. -
Parking
Has a small parking space.
There are 4 double rooms in the two storied block and two separate double cottages are also in the same premises overlooking the mountains. The pine wood rooms are tastefully decorated and spacious with attatched private balcony and western style bathroom. You would love to see the amount of attention given to each and every corner of this property while designing the house. One interesting feature is the inter-connected twin rooms on the first floor, ideal for a family of 4 persons.
The rooms have a welcoming look and quite comfortable too. Views from the rooms, terrace and lawns are awesome. The rolling tea gardens Gopaldhara Tea Estate are also visible from the terrace. With little avian species chirping all day long, fog and mists playing hide and seek among lots of conifers down the hills, the serenity and solitude of the place is absolutely addictive.
The kitchen and dining area are located in the ground floor of the main cottage. All meals are served, from breakfast to dinner but one should conveniently place order for certain meals beforehand, that is the essence of a homestay which is far different from a hotel. Food is homemade by the kitchen staff and wholesome. Hospitality of the host family is excellent. The lawns and rooftop sit-out in the first floor are perfect for tea and book lovers and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding pine forests accompanied by the chirping of a lot of birds.
The food is light, delicious, mildly spiced, and mostly locally sourced. Gopaldhara tea is much sought after and you would love your cuppa here at the homestay. The hosts may serve traditional Nepalese platter if you let them know beforhand though other options are also available. .
1,500 per Guest with all Meals
The tariffs are quite nominal, per guest per day inclusive of all meals, is nothing compared to the enriching experience that Gopaldhara has to offer. Those who would love to spend a day or two near Darjeeling but in a secluded area, this place nestled in the pine forests would be perfect.
We design your journey plan, book unique stays, arrange reliable transportation and the best part is we don’t charge anything extra compared to when you book directly.
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Gopaldhara, is one of the highest tea gardens in Darjeeling with breathtaking vistas. Dense pine forests shrouded in mists, chill in the wind, serene solitude and rolling hills producing world famous, luxurious tea-unarguably. A brisk walk through the tea gardens in the evening rejuvenates the soul. Gopaldhara being an offbeat destination is not flocked by tourists.
Though the places like Sunrise-Sunset point, Simana view point, Lepchajagat, Jorpokhri are not very far from the homestay. You can easy do these couple of sight seeing's by car. You can also visit Pashupati market on the way.
Explore Gopaldhara and Okayti, the Darjeeling's highest tea estates with stunning views. Purchase premium quality Darjeeling teas directly from the garden.
Tea Garden Tour
Take a mixed-point Darjeeling tour including Tiger Hill, Toy Train Joy Ride round trip to Ghum via Batasia loop. Visit Chowrasta Mall, Observatory Hill, Restaurants to HMI and Zoo, Tibetan Refuge Centre and many more.
Darjeeling Tour
A half-day trip to Kanyam a beautiful hill station in Ilam district of East Nepal.
Visit Kanyam, Nepal
You can also visit Pashupati market on the way. A great way to spend and explore the market in Nepal!
Pashupati Market
How to reach: Gopaldhara is about 64 kms from both NJP station and Bagdogra airport, and will take about 2 and half hours by car to reach. You can book a car from Siliguri or NJP to Gopaldhara. Alternatively, you can take a shared jeep from Siliguri to Mirik. From Mirik, you have to take a private car to reach Gopaldhara.
You can also come from Darjeeling, the distance to Gopaldhara is 39 kms and will take about 1.5 hours by taxi. You need to come up to Ghum (8 kms) and take a right turn towards Sukhia Pokhri and then approach Gopaldhara. The homestay can also arrange a private car for you if you let them know beforehand
Best time to visit Gopaldhara:
You can visit Gopaldhara throughout the year.
You can also enjoy the monsoon (June end to September end) in Gopaldhara and be among the clouds and rains. This is when there is hardly any tourists around and you can explore nature on your own.
• You won’t find any luxury hotels or resorts in Gopaldhara. However, this homestay offers good quality accommodation with nice modern amenities at budget price.
• The cleanliness, the homelike atmosphere, the hospitality and the simple but good food have all been menioned.
• The homestay offers long stay discounts and special pricing for multi-week stays. Do write in for more.
• If you are travelling in the month of December-January, be prepared for good woolen cloths.
• Checkin/checkout is at 12pm. Feel free to stay with them longer - they might ask for the room in case there’s a guest coming in after you the same day.
• Internet is surprisingly fast, thanks to a new mobile tower that has come up on top of the hill.
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