Spirit of the Land Homestay, Yuksom-West Sikkim
Spirit of the Land Homestay, Yuksom-West Sikkim
Yuksom is the first capital of Sikkim, founded by three great Lamas in 1642 AD. It is the place where Phuntsog Namgyal, the first Chogyal (religious king) was crowned. The coronation throne and the oldest monastery of Sikkim, Dubdi Monastery, is still well preserved. Historical town of Yuksum is also the gateway to the Goechala Trekking Point through the Kanchenjunga National Park. Nestled in the heart of Yuksom, this homestay is surrounded by lush fields and charming local houses. It offers guests an immersive experience of authentic Bhutia culture and warm hospitality.
This family-run homestay has three guest rooms – 2 classic rooms and 1 family room. The classic rooms can accommodate 3 people each and the family room can accommodate 6 people. All 3 rooms have an attached bathroom. The interiors are in the traditional Bhutia style, with warm furnishings and a homely ambience. There is a common living area and an organic farm in the backyard of the property and can engage in sustainable agricultural practices. The organic vegetables for the kitchen come from the farm itself. The traditional kitchen with wood oven might become your favorite spot to cozily sit and chat with the family. Staying here can be a great opportunity to meet 3 generations from a traditional Sikkim family.
Location: Near Yuksom Helipad
No. of Rooms: 3, Total Capacity: 12
Classic Rooms – 2, Family Rooms – 1
How to Reach
Yuksom is well connected to Gangtok, Siliguri and Darjeeling by road. Bagdogra International Airport (156 km) is the nearest airport with connectivity to all major Indian cities by regular flights. The NJP (150 km) is the closest railhead. There are taxis outside the airport and railway station that can be hired to reach Siliguri and from there you can take a bus operated by the state transport department, shared cab or Sumo or private cabs.
Tariff
Per Person: 1500/-
Complimentary: Breakfast & Dinner, Tea/ Coffee
Note: This tariff does 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
Parking • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Library • Bonfire • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)
Food
Food can the main highlight of your stay here. Relish delicious homecooked authentic Sikkimese delicacies. The fresh organic vegetables used in kitchen come from their own farms and are cooked on wood oven in traditional style. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian meals are available with options like nettle soups, thukpa, momo, sabji, chicken, roti/ rice etc.
Activities
Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Forest Walk • Learn Traditional Cooking
Local Attractions
Dubdi Monastery (3km) •Phamrong Falls (6km) • Khangchendzonga National Park gate (1.2km) • Rathong chu Bridge (7.3km) • Ting Ting Dunga (9km) • Kanchenjunga Falls (10km) •
Excursions
Rimbi Orange Garden (20km) • Pokhari Dara Lake (21km) • Tashiding Monastery (22km)Darap (22km) • Skywalk pelling (35km) • Pelling (40km) • Namchi (62km)
Trek: Dzongri Trek • Kangchenjunga trek
Know Your Host
Passang Tashi Bhutia, a teacher by profession is a gentleman, very kind, polite, helpful & knowledgeable person. He has his own private school. He lives here in a joint family with his parents and brother. His family belongs to Sikkimese nomads with extensive experience in rearing yaks and trekking. His father was a yak herder in the Himalayan belt till 2005 and was involved in managing yaks in many trekking expeditions. He has also worked with Tenzing Norgay. Passang’s brother is a learned person and tell you a lot about the history of Sikkim and Buddhism. Passang and his family reside in the same building, ensuring guests receive personal care throughout their stay. They love hosting guests and sharing ideas and cultures.
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