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Homestays

A few about what is Homestay Meaning

and Homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

Darjeeling and Sikkim are two most important hilly destination of India among nature lovers. When these adventure lover or peace lover people think of the accommodation, they set up their mind for Darjeeling homestay or Sikkim homestay or others. Now, what is this homestay? A homestay is a part of someone’s home converted into a hotel. Guests are either accommodated in the family home, or in separate quarters nearby. Nowadays, most homestays provide their guests with just as much comfort as a reputable hotel.We have an ample number of homestays in Darjeeling, Sikkim, entire north east states and north bengal.

Why choose Darjeeling Homestay instead of a hotel

Homestays are a kind of converted hotels. So if you are looking for Darjeeling hotel booking, Darjeeling homestay, or any other homestay in entire Sikkim and North Bengal then you are at the right place.

The idea of ‘home’ brings a joyful sense of warmth in our hearts and it brings the sentiment of love and pleasure. All our homestays in Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Entire Sikkim and North Bengal are a very good option to stay. Those are not only nice to stay, but have awesome scenic beauty as well as very close to nature.

List of Homestays - in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, Dooars, Arunachal Pradesh

Here are an ample number of homestays which have a business tie-up with us. We have many homestays which are in and around Darjeeling and other part of North East. So if you have set up your focus point to Darjeeling Hotels, Darjeeling hotel, Darjeeling homestay, Gangtok Homestay or any other homestay with meals then we are happy to help you regarding this. Choose your favorite one and call us for booking.

Top Reasons to choose Homestays of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, Dooars, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh

It is a Home after all - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

homestay at darjeeling

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That’s the biggest reason to choose homestays when you are travelling. You will never miss your home when you are travelling because you will not be treated as a customer but will be greeted as a family member or respective guest. You will get heartwarming hospitality and village experience.

You will get authentic home made food, even in the adverse weather in Darjeeling Homestay or any other hilly homestay.

homestay at darjeeling with meal

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This is one of the most important aspects for a traveler. In hotel you can get Chinese or Mexican or Indian Mughlai anytime, but at homestays you can get those delicious home cooked food that are favorite among the local people. A hotel food can't beat the simple home made food that are made specially with less or no pesticide vegetables,fish, local chicken. It allows you to understand local cuisine and even learn what goes into the preparation as most hosts willing share secret recipes with you. Every five miles the taste and texture of the staple dish of the state changes–and this is your chance to try something new.

Closer to culture - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

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You are getting a chance to live in an authentic culture of a place, you can live a life of a local people. You may get to know how they spent a normal day, how they celebrate their occasion, how they dress up for any ceremony. In some homestays of northbengal you can enjoy folk dance, bonfire along with local chicken and beverages etc. in evening to cherish the flavor of that particular place.

Children friendly -homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

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If you are travelling with kids, then homestay is a must booking for parents. You can request them to make boiled vegetables, khichdi, hot water or any less spicy food at any time. If you are carrying pressure cooker then you can cook the food for your baby yourself in their kitchen. So a homestay is a convenient travel friend for every parents. It saves many hazardous issues of travelling with babies. Your child can play with host kids also and will enjoy the trip as you would enjoy your vacation making countless memories near mother nature.

Best Way To stay -homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

No one knows a place better than the local occupants, and by staying with someone local you have access to the best information on the place.

Live a life of local - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

You are getting a chance to live in an authentic culture of a place, you can live a life of a local people. You may get to know how they spent a normal day, how they celebrate their occasion, how they dress up for any ceremony. In some homestays of northbengal you can enjoy folk dance, bonfire along with local chicken and beverages etc. in evening to cherish the flavor of that particular place.

Just like your own home among your own family members - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

You don’t feel like alone in a new place
Staying in our homestays are a complete new experience where you can get the comfort of a home and the security of a hotel. This is more like visiting an acquaintance from another community and culture. You don’t need to compromise because you are actually living in luxury. You don’t need to do any cleaning or cooking and you get your privacy too.

Cheaper than hotel -homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

Homestay means something which is cost effective as well as very good in terms of service. Our homestays don’t have any hidden cost.

Cleanliness - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

All our homestays are very hygienic and clean overall. They are close to nature, so the material they use, are eco-friendly and never harmful for nature. They don’t throw away plastics here and there because a well maintained green homestay can attract more tourists.

Personalized services - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

Hotels are tend to be highly professional with high-end managers, reception desks and too many visitors. If you need some tailored adjustments in the stuff you like to eat, it’s easy to work that out. You are treated as guests, not as clients. The emotion attached with a homestay can never be found in hotel service.

Economic backbone - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

Tourism industry strengthened the backbone of local economy. One of the finest aspects is that our homestays are generating income for the local people and you’d feel good for having done something for the natives of the place you’re travelling to. It’s a very productive effort towards the way of eco-tourism.

Eco-Tourism - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

Tourism has grown by leaps and bounds all over the world. It contributes considerably to the local, regional, national and global economy. One of today’s major ecological challenges is the conservation of the biodiversity and eco-tourism could well play a vital role in conservation.

Specifically, it has raised the local living standard and made local people become more involved in conservation. Moreover, ecotourism could fulfill needs of people living in the places which attract tourists. Thus, eco-tourism could prove to be the much needed tool to protect biodiversity as well as provide livelihood to local people. The idea of eco-tourism is now a popular word in all around the world. This is because tourism forms an important part of the world’s economy. The number of tourists increases year by year, and within the tourism industry, ecotourism is the fastest growing part. Home stay is a part of Eco-tourism and is a sustainable way to conserve nature.

Living with locals

You can sit with the family of your host and talk with them for hours. They won’t mind exchanging ideas and views. In fact, your host can assist you in finding fair-priced deals for all the activities you look forward to doing. Some of our homestays are offering adventure sports, birding trails etc. with a very small budget.

More peace and quiet - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

If you are travelling to get away from the noise and hustle bustle of monotonous city life, then choosing our homestay is a good option to escape. Homestays can’t accommodate many people, so a traveler can get full peace of mind and privacy. You can spent a good amount of quality time with your family and yourself.

More spacious - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

All of our homestays have very spacious rooms. In a hotel you may get small rooms but homestays are overall very spacious with big rooms, frontyard, backyard etc.

Unique Activities - homestay in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Entire North Bengal and Arunachal

As a guest at a homestay, the focus is on you, your likes and your preferences. The hosts are usually very accommodating and will put a great deal of effort into arranging activities that are of interest to you.

So overall a homestay is all about a personalized hotel. Now you know the homestay meaning and its' amenities. Give them a try! For example if you want to book a hotel in Darjeeling then try booking a Darjeeling homestay. We can assure you that staying in a Darjeeling homestay can be a far more beautiful than a Darjeeling hotel.

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