Monday, April 29

Homestay in Dzongu


Lepchas are the worshiper of  landscapes . They believe their God originates and then finally rests in Dzongu.
Mayel Lyang  (The land of hidden paradise) Dzongu is situated in the northern district of Sikkim . The area is divided into two major parts - Lower Dzongu accessible through Pheedang check post (via Dikchu Bazar)  and Upper Dzongu through Sungklong check post (Via Mangan).  Mangan is the district capital of North Sikkim and  about 135 kms from Siliguri Junction or approx 65 kms from Gangtok. The area falls under restricted zone, therefore a permit is issued at the check post before any tourist entry.


Incase of share cab/jeep ,Dzongu can be reached through following routes :

1.  Siliguri to Singtam - Singtam to Mangan - Mangan to Dzongu
2.  Vajra Taxi Stand , Gangtok to  Mangan  -  Mangan to Dzongu

Homestay options in Dzongu :

1. Tingvong Homestay, Tingvong, Upper Dzongu




Photo Courtesy: Blogger- Arther Pazo 
For Booking Contact :

Dupden Lepcha 
+91 9593783043 , +91 9800254465
Sherap Lepcha
+91 9434174685

Rate Chart:

INR 1200 Per head per day (both lodging and food included).

Mail: nkoirala91@gmail.com
Website: http://sikkimhomestays.com/index.html

2.  TECS (Tholung Ecotourism Cooperative Society) , Tingvong, Upper Dzongu





Photo Courtesy: Indiamike
For Booking Contact :

Ongtshering Lepcha (O T Lepcha)
+91 8972727072


Rate Chart:

INR 1200 Per head per day (both lodging and food included).

Mail: otpakimu@yahoo.co.in

3.  CD Lepcha , Passingdang, Upper Dzongu


For Booking Contact :


Choden Lepcha (CD Lepcha)

+91 96799889038


Rate Chart:

INR 1300 Per head per day  (both lodging and food included).

Mail : Not available 


4. Mayal Lyang Homestay , Passingdang, UpperDzongu





Photo Courtesy:  Google
For Booking Contact :

Gyatso Lepcha 
+91 9434446088
+91 9647872434

Rate Chart: INR 1500 Per head per day  (both lodging and food included).

Mail: gyatso@mayallyang.com

5. Lepcha Homestay , Lingthem, Upper Dzongu



Photo Courtesy:  Google
For Booking Contact :

Kachyo Lepcha 
+91 9800074211

Rate Chart:

INR 900 Per head per day (both lodging and food included).

Mail : lepchakaycho@yahoo.co.in

         kaycho_lepcha@yahoo.com

6. Achulay Homestay, Panang , Upper Dzongu


For Booking Contact :


Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha

+91 9679251231, +91 9647438844
Tashi Namgyal Lepcha
+91 9609858157

Rate Chart: Not Available



Mail: achulay.homestay@gmail.com
Website: http://www.achulay.com/index.html

7. Tenzing Lepcha , Hee Gyathang , Lower dzongu


For Booking Contact :


Tenzing Gyatso Lepcha

+91 9679183063

Rate Chart :


INR 1200 Per head per day (both lodging and food included).


8. Dzongu Lee Homestay, Lingdong, Lower Dzongu


For Booking Contact :


Ms. Ringjong Lhamu Lepcha

+91 9609864255

Rate Chart: 
INR 1500 Per head per day  (both lodging and food included).

Mail : reepjong@gmail.com

Website: http://www.dzongulee.com/

Stay in home. Stay in a homestay.

Tuesday, April 9

Homestay in ReshiKhola


Khola in Nepali means river.  Reshi is a river that borders the two states Sikkim and West Bengal. Currently there are 4 homestays running at this river side. Three of them falls in West Bengal and one in Sikkim. 
Reshi Khola is the first halt where usually travelers stay overnight heading towards the Silk Route.


Reshi is approximately 110 kms from Siliguri. It takes minimum of 4 hours to reach Reshi by road. Car is arranged by these homestay owners or you can hire it from NJP/Bagdogra. Public transport is also available . All Rongli/Rhenack bound auto/sumo can drop you at Reshi or usually they ply till Kalimgpong and then one need to change for the second stretch. 
From the State Highway you need to walk down further to reach the homestay.

Homestay options in Reshi :

1. Reshi Eco Tourism


Photo courtesy : India Mike 

For Booking Contact :

Mr. Sebastian Pradhan .
+91 9932744407 ,+91 9932680170, 
Ms. Pranita Pradhan
+91 9002774220

Rate Chart:

Double occupancy - INR 700 Per head per day(both lodging and food included).
Triple occupancy - INR 600 Per head per day(both lodging and food included).

2. Prakriti Eco Retreat 



Photo courtesy : Flickr
For Booking Contact :

Mr. Chumbay Bhutia
+918509996958, +91 9932261029, +91 9933489717

Rate Chart :

INR 700 Per head per day (both lodging and food included).

Mail: chumbaybhutia@yahoo.in

3. Reshi Retreat and Farm House


Photo courtesy : Google
For Booking Contact :

Mr. Norden Michael
+91 9641191669

Rate Chart:

INR 1200 - Cottage/day + Food.
INR 700  Per head per day, minimum of 5 persons (both lodging and food included).

Mail: nordenmike@rediffmail.com
        nordenmike@gmail.com


Web: www.thereshiretreatfarmhouse.blogspot.com

4. Reshi River Resort


For Booking Contact :

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Beyahut
+91 9932483347
+91 9933489825

Rate Chart:

INR 1000 - Cottage/day + 350 Food/head.
INR 700  Per head per day, minimum of 3 persons (both lodging and food included).

Mail: rkb.slg@gmail.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1X27PrcRzM


Stay in home. Stay in a homestay.