It may be easy to find lodging in quaint Gangtok, but the same cannot be said about finding peace in this fast-growing tourist hub. A vacation though is often the only chance for many to escape from the maddening crowd, and tranquility is what they offer apart from everything else that Gangtok has in store for you. A place 23 km apart, thiis cosy homestay is very close to Gangtok proper and yet far enough to be away from the throng.

Everywhere you look around, it's only the greenery, plentiful along the slopes that soothes your tired eyes, pure and unadulterated. A good place for bird watching, the hills are vibrant with lots of the flowering species too. Wake up early, atleast for a dawn to witness the sun rising along the Kanchenjunga, it is heavenly indeed.

Mr. Rai and his family runs this lovely abode make sure you arrive with a smile and also leave with a bigger and healthier smile. The hospitality of the Rai family is impeccable. Lawrence serves with a smile every time you ask for something. No matter how much you praise, one has to stay there to experience what most of the guests are trying to say.

With a pretty garden at the entrance and beautiful mountain valleys at the end this homestay is a stellar. Consider yourself lucky to have got a room here because you are going to be surprised and happy with all the facilities they offer.

The East Cottage having a pretty well decorated room in downstairs with attached bath and a wooden attic with a lucrative balcony offering splendid outlook. The West Cottage having separate rooms upstairs and downstairs both with attached bath. Bathrooms are large, clean and hygienic and having geyser functioning too. The entire space is made with locally available materials like wood and bamboos. The entire floor and ceiling are wooden.

Indeed it is like living in a 5 star hotel with a homely ambience. Enjoy the quaint surrounding of trees basking under the mist outside your windows and balcony. Your undisturbed stay at this homestay will definitely leave you rejuvenated but won't make a dent in your pocket.

Don't forget to talk to Mr. Rai commonly known as 'Gothaley Jetha', who is extremely warm, humble, courteous, knowledgeable and helpful too and always on his toes. If you really want to try the local cuisine without being disappointed, stay in and gorge on some really delicious local delicacies like Wachipa, Karchimarchi, Herbal pakora and their raditional organic wine since the other restaurants might not serve food to match tour taste buds. If you really want to try the local cuisine without being disappointed, stay in and gorge on some really delicious local delicacies like Wa-chi-pa, Karchimarchi, Herbal pakora and their raditional organic wine since the other restaurants might not serve food to match tour taste buds. Try their homemade organic products like organic wine, ghee, turmeric, fermented soya bean and many more. He has also started branding about their products and involved in producing, packaging and selling too.

Built in the midst of beautiful hills, away from the hustles of Gangtok town, this quaint homestay is well connected by roadway via Ranipool and Bhusuk, just an hour scenic drive from the capital city of Gangtok. As you come from Siliguri to Sikkim, you'll come across Ranipool. The homestay is about 40 minutes drive from here. You can ask the driver to take a right from Ranipool turning and drive to Pastanga of Assam Lingzey of Sikkim.

The location is mainly a local village filled with trees, flowers, mountains and local residents. It is an ideal place to be away from home and experience something new and adventurous. If you want to try trekking, hiking or go for village walks, we can arrange for the same at an extra charge. For all these, let us know in advance.