Plan to explore Darjeeling streets and hills this season? We have found the perfect homestay spot in Darjeeling for you to stay. You get to see the Himalayan peaks along with the tiny and green rows of Darjeeling tea gardens. Isn’t that amazing for a view from your homestay? Let’s check it out.
Thapa Homestay In Kurseong Has Views Of Tea Garden And Himalayan Hills
Darjeeling is known for its massive tea gardens and staying around a tea garden can be an experience. Consider Thapa Homestay by StayApart which is located just 29 km from Tiger Hills. This homestay in Darjeeling is a simple stay with modern-looking exteriors with elegant interiors.
It has options for Standard and Deluxe Rooms. Additionally, the views from their balcony are just mesmerising. It is a perfect place where you can sit and relax with a cup of coffee while the chilly winds gush at your face. It will frankly wake you up quicker than the coffee cup in your hand. The misty atmosphere adds more character to the place.
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Tourist Places You Can Explore Near Thapa Homestay
This homestay in Darjeeling has many touristy spots you can cover, some of them are:
- If you want to witness some of the ferocious yet beautiful Royal Bengal Tigers, then head over to Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. It is between the Teesta and Mahananda rivers, hence the name. It is rich in flora and fauna; you can also spot deer, leopards, elephants, wild boars, and more. It would be a fun activity to explore it.
- Barbotey Rock Garden, also known as Rock Garden of Darjeeling. It has a political history because this was made to boost tourism after some political agitations disrupted Darjelling’s tourism in the 1980s. Looks like it worked and has now become a popular tourist attraction.
- Tiger Hill is just 29 km away from this homestay in Darjeeling. This hill of West Bengal is famous for such stunning views of the great Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga together! From here, Kanchenjunga looks higher than Mount Everest! You can’t miss out on this spot. Imagine catching the first beautiful rays of the sun after climbing up to the top, sounds amazing right? What are you waiting for? GO!
- Bhutia Busty Monastery or Karma Dorjee Chyoling Monastery belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist Lamas. It was originally in Sikkim but due to destruction by troops, it was shifted to darjelling in 1879.
- Happy Valley Tea Estate is one of the second oldest tea estates of Darjeeling which covers an area of 437 acres. You have to see how it is managed and be amazed by the many rows and rows of tea gardens.
How To Reach?
Thapa Homestay is just 30 km away from Darjeeling; it will take you an hour and 17 minutes to reach. This homestay in Darjeeling is the nearest to Kurseong Railway Station which is two minutes away and 1 km away from the Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train Railway Station. The nearest airport is Bagdogra International Airport, 21 km from Thapa Homestay by StayApart.
Click here to book your stay at this homestay in Darjeeling and enjoy a tranquil getaway in the Himalayan region.
Where: Below St. Andrews Church, Below Bethany School, Kurseong, West Bengal
Check-Out Time: From 8 AM – 11 AM
Cost: Starting from ₹ 5,355/night
Cover Image Credits: Booking.com/Thapa Homestay
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