Darjeeling Homestay

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A perfect getaway in Darjeeling

This is a small cozy homestay owned by Mr. & Mrs. Pradhan, a retired couple and natives of Darjeeling. Under their care and hospitality your stay can be the most pleasant, homely and enlightening experience in tune with all that you had imagined. Searching for a suitable accomodation or hotels in Darjeeling can be quiet tricky. Darjeeling Homestay can be your perfect getaway in this very famous and sometimes crowded tourist town.

The homely and commendable accommodations will ensure that your trip to Darjeeling is nothing short of ‘a home away from home’ experience.

There are three guest rooms each having access to a bathroom. rooms are nice, clean and cozy. The one upstairs has a triangular slanted ceiling and completely wood paneled giving a great cozy feel. The view of the surrounding mountains and the valley from the upstairs room is also outstanding. All rooms are nice and well equipped with TV, double comfortable beds, almirah or cupboards etc.

Every room has a story…

The Living Room –
Bright and sunny this room can give you a warm and cozy feel, even in the rainiest monsoon or the snowy winters. This room brings flashbacks of warm welcomes and teary goodbyes, of laughter and love, of time spent with family and close friends, of days and nights spent on preparing for exams, of the milkmaid. Oh I can go on and on.

The Guestroom –
This cozy little pink room is always reminds me of my wedding. This was the place where I unpacked my wedding gifts for an entire day – says Mr. Pradhan.

The Master Bedroom –
Well-lit and looking outward towards the surrounding hills, this room is for the philosopher you. You can admire the scenic beauty of the hills, the rolling clouds, the sunset, and the lights of Darjeeling by night from right inside your room.

The Attic/Loft –
A perfect place to snuggle in with a book and a cup of tea, the loft was made especially for my little sister Alka. I’m sure that in some imaginary parallel world of her own, Alkus (as the family lovingly calls her) would have imagined herself to be Rapunzel in her secret – tower…Mr. Pradhan in remembrance of his childhood.

When the lazy holidays and chilled breeze make you even more lazy…

Usually meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner) will come from the host’s kitchen which means that it will be fresh and as if you were having it in your own house. You are most welcome to join them in the kitchen and learn local cuisines. Besides you also always have the option of breaking bread with your host anytime.

They will be more than happy to share recipies or teach you some local/Indian dishes. Most of the guests have enjoyed cooking with…more often than not, they end up preparing momos together. If the chef in you has not been evoked yet you can just ‘hang out’ in the kitchen and appreciate the aroma of brewing tea when that comes with Momos (homemade Tibetan dumplings with hot sauce), it’s out of the world.

Owing to Pandemic, the host family is not arranging for meals. However, there is a fully furnished kitchen which the guests can use at their convenience. There is a grocery store in the ground floor of the same building should the guests want to shop.

Open terrace with a glimmering view

They have a common hall or a living room where guests and hosts sit in the evenings and chat. It’s a nice carpeted room with cushioned seats.

There is also an open terrace in the property. View of the valley and the hills of Darjeeling from the terrace is wonderful. You can see the glittering lights of the township at night. There is free wi-fi available 24 hours. They also offer board games like chess, carom etc. There is also a mini library, but the collection of books is quite good. Note that smoking & drinking is not allowed in the homestay.

Please note: Just want to call out upfront that due to Pandemic, the suit does not have rooms with views. Earlier the guests were allowed to access the hall and balconies upstairs which have good view but currently the access is restricted/not available.

Tariff —

The guests at the Darjeeling Homestay are treated as family, a good time shared with so much warmth, over lots of interesting conversations and home cooked, lip smacking fare at the dinner table. For the hosts, the quality time you share at this beautiful escapade is all that is desired, instead of monetary gain. Keeping that in mind, rates and tariffs have been kept nominal.

Room Notes:
Suite - Due to Pandemic, the rooms that are shared with the hosts family are currently not available. We have only made available the suite in the 1st floor which has a separate entrance. It is a fully furnished suite with 1 hall, 1 bedroom (double bed) and a kitchen. The hall has an extra double bed. The suite can have a maximum of 4 occupants. Presently that the simple plan for a memorable holiday at the Darjeeling Homestay.
ö Revised tariff is effected from April 2021 and this for Twin Sharing. Extra guests will be charged Rs. 500/- per person.