Kazi Koti homestay
The Kazi Koti homestay is situated in the scenic state of Sikkim in Northern India. Sikkim is a mystical wonderland in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas wedged between Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Writer James Hilton desribed Sikkim as the nearest thing to paradise and it is thought that the mythical Shangri La refers to Sikkim’s ”Wild Alder Pass” or Sangali La.
Here in beautiful Sikkim on top of a forested hill looking up at the world’s third highest mountain (KanchenDzonga, 8598m) you will find our old, tranquil home, which offers accommodation to anyone who would like to experience the essence of Sikkim. Our homestay was built by our great-grandfather 120 years ago and is surrounded by a working small organic farm where, if you like, you can help us in our vegetable gardens, our orchards or with our farm animals. Around the farm you will find pristine forest where you can wander for hours admiring the orchids, giant trees, many varieties of birds, deer and many other animals. In our village you will experience the hospitality of the Lepcha people, the original inhabitants Sikkim. You will enjoy walking around our village, learning about our rich culture and making new friends. And after walking you can relax in our flower garden on one of our comfy hanging garden chairs, reading a book or admiring the mighty snow-capped mountain in the distance.
We have three comfortable rooms with two beds in each. All bedding is provided. We have clean western-style toilets and showers with hot water are provided. We also provide three delicious Sikkimese meals per day catering for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
We also organize motorbike and mountain bike tours of Sikkim as well as trekking in the Himalayas.
We also organize motorbike and mountain bike tours of Sikkim as well as trekking in the Himalayas.
HOW TO GET HERE
We are situated 40km North of Darjeeling in the village of Chakung. You have a few options to get here, please contact us beforehand to make your booking:
Public transport
Catch a shared jeep from Darjeeling bus stand to Jorethang (1.5 hours, 90 rupees). From Jorethang catch another shared jeep to Chakung (45 minutes, 25 rupees) – you can ask the driver to drop you at “Bhaila’s house” he will charge you 10 rupees extra for that. You should aim to leave Darjeeling before 1pm to ensure that you arrive here in good time.
From Gangtok there are direct shared jeeps that come past Chakung on their way to Soreng (110 rupees, 4 hours)
Tour/private transport
You can visit Sonam’s Kitchen (listed in Lonely Planet, near TV tower) and they can arrange a private vehicle for you (approximately 1500 rupees/US$30)
COSTS
Our charge for accommodation and three meals per person per day is 600 rupees/US$12.
CONTACT DETAILS
My name: Bhaila Wangchuk
Email: [email protected] (I check this once per week)
Mobile phone from outside India: + 91 960 97 90 594
Mobile phone from inside India: 0960 97 90 594
You can also book via Sonam’s Kitchen in Darjeeling.
COMMENTS FROM OUR GUEST BOOK:
“What can I say? I enjoy all here: people are funny, sometimes crazy, so friendly, food is delicious an ideally spicy and the garden, the view seem to come directly from paradise.” Adeline Monde, France
“I came, I ate, I love this place, people beautiful, garden beautiful, food very tasty.” Nik Bergman, Australia
“Your house feels like a second home for us and we had an amazing time staying with you.” Nir and Moriel Tagar, Israel
We are situated 40km North of Darjeeling in the village of Chakung. You have a few options to get here, please contact us beforehand to make your booking:
Public transport
Catch a shared jeep from Darjeeling bus stand to Jorethang (1.5 hours, 90 rupees). From Jorethang catch another shared jeep to Chakung (45 minutes, 25 rupees) – you can ask the driver to drop you at “Bhaila’s house” he will charge you 10 rupees extra for that. You should aim to leave Darjeeling before 1pm to ensure that you arrive here in good time.
From Gangtok there are direct shared jeeps that come past Chakung on their way to Soreng (110 rupees, 4 hours)
Tour/private transport
You can visit Sonam’s Kitchen (listed in Lonely Planet, near TV tower) and they can arrange a private vehicle for you (approximately 1500 rupees/US$30)
COSTS
Our charge for accommodation and three meals per person per day is 600 rupees/US$12.
CONTACT DETAILS
My name: Bhaila Wangchuk
Email: [email protected] (I check this once per week)
Mobile phone from outside India: + 91 960 97 90 594
Mobile phone from inside India: 0960 97 90 594
You can also book via Sonam’s Kitchen in Darjeeling.
COMMENTS FROM OUR GUEST BOOK:
“What can I say? I enjoy all here: people are funny, sometimes crazy, so friendly, food is delicious an ideally spicy and the garden, the view seem to come directly from paradise.” Adeline Monde, France
“I came, I ate, I love this place, people beautiful, garden beautiful, food very tasty.” Nik Bergman, Australia
“Your house feels like a second home for us and we had an amazing time staying with you.” Nir and Moriel Tagar, Israel
