Nature’s Heaven Homestay-Kashmahal

Nature’s Heaven Homestay-Kashmahal

On a forested hillside, Kalimpong Khasmahal is a laid-back village located around 47kms from Darjeeling in West Bengal. The celebrated Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore spent many summers here. Located amidst forest, this homestay provides absolute serene surroundings with breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga. It is an ideal place if you are looking to take a break from the city life and relax in the lap of nature.

There are 6 guest rooms, all with attached bathrooms. With Kanchenjunga view during sunrise and sunset right from the rooms, calmness of the forest, songs of known and unknown birds and colorful flowers, this is no less than a paradise. Wake up to the bird calls, enjoy morning tea while sitting in the balcony, walk through the jungle, enjoy home cooked healthy meals and lose yourself to the mesmerising sunset.

Location: Samther Forest, 5.5 km from Charkhole View Point
No. of Rooms:6 ; Total Capacity: 18

How to Reach

NJP Railway station is the nearest railway station ahead at 73 km distance from and the nearest Airport is Bagdogra Airport at 82 km from the homestay.

Tariff

Per Person: 1750/-
Complimentary: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks & Dinner

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Internet • Electric Kettle • Parking • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Bonfire • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

Host family serves delicious home cooked food with both vegetarian and non vegetarian options.  Breakfast includes poori with sabji and boiled egg. At lunch they serve dishes like chicken curry, egg curry, dal, seasonal vegetables along with roti & rice. You can also enjoy pakora with green chutney made with fresh herbs, momos etc.

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation 

Local Attractions

Lake Samther (11km) • Samthar (12km) • Sun rise view point (12.7km) • Gurdung Dara (18km)

Excursions

Kalimpong (34km) • Tista Bazar (40km) • Rishop (52km) • Tiffin Dara (55km) • Darjeeling (67km) 

Know Your Host

Debashish Ray is a retired Mechanical Engineer. His passion to promote Eco tourism at offbeat hill areas prompted him to start this homestay. He along with his wife and daughter manage the homestay operations. Their hospitality and the natural surroundings of the place will surely bring you back to this homestay.

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