Charming Riverside Heritage Homestay-Shergaon

Charming Riverside Heritage Homestay – Shergaon

Shergaon is tiny hamlet about 4 hours from Tezpur located in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Shergaon Monastery, Sangti Valley, Bomdila Monastery, and the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary are among the village’s attractions and landmarks. The homestay is located just beside the stream – Doblo Kho which has around 6-7 species of cold water fish, especially trout. The house has an aura of an old vintage bunglow, with the view of the mountains from the window and the calming sound of the stream rolling just behind it.

This traditional, double-story independent house is made of stones with wooden decor and has 4 rooms, 1 Superior room and 3 Classic Rooms all with attached bathrooms. The backyard of the homestay offers a lovely view of the stream and has a small staircase that leads to the stream down below. They grow their own vegetable in the kitchen garden and also have apple, kiwi, persimmon, walnut, plum, and peach trees in the compound. So be ready for a fresh crunchy treat if you visit during harvest time. Go on forest hiking with the host in the day and spend evenings socialising with other travellers by the bonfire.

Location: 550 mtrs from Shenji Yaam Museum.
No. of Rooms: 4, Total Capacity: 12
Classic Room:3, Superior Room-1

How to Reach

The nearest major airport is Guwahati around 218 kms from here. You can take cab from the airport to reach Shergaon. Tezpur airport is at 160 km and Tezpur Railway Station is 163 km.

Tariff

Classic Room: 2500/-
Superior Room: 3000/-
Extra Person: 500/-
Complimentary: Tea/Coffee and Breakfast (Bread ,Egg or Maggi)

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 • Parking • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Library • Bonfire • Barbecue • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

Gombu Tsering Thungo’s mother will cook authentic homemade food for guests. Organic vegetables that are grown in her own kitchen garden are used to cook. They serve rice, daal, sabji and traditional dishes like Sherkpen curry. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available as per guest demand.

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Village Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Cycling • Fishing • Adventure Sports

Local Attractions

Choskorong Waterfall (3km) • Shenji Yaam Museum (1.6km) • Buddha Heritage Park (10km) • Lama Tenpai Dronmey Museum (18.5km) • Gyuto Monastery (18.6km) • Morshing, domkho and Sanglem (19km) • Lazala Gompa (20km)

Excursions

Rupa (22km) • Chillipam (26km) • Tenga (28km) • Bomdila (38km) • Mandala Top (60km) • Dirang (75km) • Sangti (88km)

Know Your Host

You will be warmly welcomed by Gombu Tsering Thungo and his mother Pentang. Gombu has a government job and in his free time enjoys hosting guests, and making new friends. His mother is a good cook and brewer of rice beer. She also has a kitchen garden in which she grows vegetables such as peas, beans, eggplant, cabbage, potato, cucumber, capricum, tomato, chili, spring onion, chayote, bottle gourd, pumpkin, and so on. They are generous and compassionate hosts and will make you feel like home. 

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