Darjeeling…The word itself evokes beautiful imageries of resplendent hills, heavenly sunsets amidst cloudy mountains, tea gardens, convent kids in their uniforms regularly spilling into the town, conversation in warm and cozy hangouts and cafes along narrow winding lanes and the list can go on and on. Pradhan a retired couple and natives of Darjeeling, under whose care and hospitality your stay ca
n be the most pleasant, homely and enlightening experience in tune with all that you had imagined. It can be your perfect getaway in this very famous and sometimes crowded tourist town. Central Location:
Nestle Homestay is strategically situated not too near the daily hustle and bustle of town life but neither too far from all the touristy, commercial activities and famous attractions that the place has to offer. It guarantees a perfect blend of tranquility and zest filled pursuits when and at your choosing. The homestay is located within walkable distances to some of main tourist destinations like:
• Happy Valley Tea Garden – 10 to 15 mins by walk
• Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park – 15 to 20 mins walk
• Botanical Garden – 15 to 20 mins walk
• Main Market Area – 10 to 15 mins walk
For foreign personals, who need to get their documents done, the District Magistrate’s Office is just 3 to 5 mins walk away. GREAT FACILITIES:
The homely and commendable accommodations will ensure that it is nothing short of ‘a home away from home’ experience. The homestay is a 3 bedroom house with a hall, a kitchen, terrace and 3 bathrooms. Your meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will come from the host’s kitchen which means that it will be fresh and as if you were having it in your own house. Besides you also always have the option of breaking bread with your host anytime. There is nothing like the sight of the fog rolling in or a picturesque sunset to make your day and this is what you will experience when you wake up every morning. A peek outside your window and you can admire the scenic beauty of the hills, the surrounding tea gardens and the Darjeeling town. The surrounding hills of consists of parts of Sikkim, Sandakphu and Phalut (which are very very clos to the mountain range og Kanchendzonga). The drive from the homestay to the mai motor stand is just 5 mins. Taxi services will be avalaible on pior booking for any local sight seeing or journeys to and fro from the airport (Bagdorga)/Railway Station (Siliguri). HOMELY STAY WITH HOSPITABLE HOSTS
Who can give you a better sense of history and culture about the place and its inhabitant’s than two people who have spent all their lives here. Engage with your host in conversation over a meal or a sip of tea while they share with you anecdotes or stories about the way of life here as seen and experienced by them. Hospitality is something that comes naturally to Darjeelingites. Pradhan is a retired official in dairy co-operative society. His work led him to tour the villages and tea estates in and around Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong. He is a walking encyclopedia of these places, the indigenous people and their lifestyles. Pradhan is a retired school teacher.
