Sitting at 6,143 ft, Sonada has a pleasant weather in summer, though winter temperatures plunge, when a thin layer of frost glitters on the grass and the foliage. The famous Tea Gardens of Darjeeling producing finest leaves like Rumbook Tea Gardens, Kalej Valley tea Estate, Margaret's Hope, Balasun etc are close by. The Old Cart road, only a few walks uphill from the railway yard was originally built by the British as the main road to Darjeeling. Now it's like a heritage walk under the canopy of the beautiful Dupi trees.

The Samdrup Darjay Choling Monastery and the Gorato are two pilgrimage sites of Buddhists and Christians but travellers won't like demarcate this way, owing to the peaceful ambience and wonderful panoramic views these two places offer. Don't forget to visit Samarpans for a heartful of sumptuous veg dumplings.

- the old world charm of the busy, bustling main town with markets, narrow gauge rail way station, bakery, settlements etc along NH 55. - the pristine, untouched greenery around forests in Upper Sonada and a calm, peaceful rural life thriving under the canopy of beautiful alpine vegetation along the slopes of Darjeeling hills. If you go by our opinion, we'd definitely suggest you to hole up somewhere close to nature, to explore the best of both.

Nestled in a blissful environment beside the forests of Sonada. It's only 17 kms from Darjeeling town and stands on the beautiful trekking trail to the wilderness of Chatakpur, 10 kms away. It has 2 bamboo cottage to accommodate a total of 6 guests. and have attached bathrooms with geysers and western toilets. All the rooms and bathrooms are clean and airy. Kitchen and dining areas are adjacent to the rooms. Warm, cosy and simply furnished, the homestay does not boast of a luxurious stay or star rated facilities. What sets it apart is the heartwarming nature of hospitality you can experience here, bereft of any artificiality or hypocrisy. Yes, that's the most positive and intriguing characteristic of endogenous, rural tourism exhibited here. The hosts make it their top most priority to make you feel at home. And you have a truly rewarding experience in their company.

Even in this remote Homestay you would get to taste some fresh brews of Darjeeling tea, and dollops of nice, old stories and folklores about the old hamlet. Food is very fresh and tasty, simple, traditional dishes cooked in traditional way using garden fresh, organically grown vegetables. Chicken and eggs comprise the non-veg platter. Ask your hosts to take you along the village trails to understand their culture and traditions better. This place was where the Tibetans first took refuge after being exhiled from their homeland. Other than Tibetans, the Lepcha, Sherpa, Bhutias also dwell peacefully in the village. An adode of solace or a drop of eternity, which ever way you describe, The homestay has lot to offer, that too at a meagre price.

The nearest Railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and if you are flying in then you have to reach Bagdogra. From NJP. Bagdogra or Siliguri, you can hire a car to reach Sonada.

If you are on budget, then you can take a shared jeep from either NJP or Siliguri Junction towards Darjeeling. A shared jeep will cost you Rs 400 per seat. Buses are also available from Siliguri towards Darjeeling. Any vehicle towards Darjeeling will stop at Sonada. From Sonada, you can take a local cab to your homestay.