Homestay of Anil and Rabin Preferred
Property Type - Homestay
Address - Lepchajagat
15 Rooms
- Check-In 12:00pm
- Check-Out 11:00am
Outside View:
Property Description:
Orientation
Till a few years back, this was a 2-room small homestay, then came the boom in tourism in Lepchajagat. One of the few to flourish and grow with time was this Tamang family as they, in two separate buildings, came up with 15 rooms and counting.
If you are looking for the experience of a homestay, none of the accommodations in Lepchajagat will fit your bill. But if you consider this as a budget lodge, you will find this accommodation arguably the best accommodation at Lepchajagat.
This Homestay/lodge is arguably located at the most vantage point of Lepchajagat. There are several pine trees around the property and from here you can see the full Darjeeling city and Kanchenjunga view.
Dining Hall
Garden
Terrace
Wake up service
Wifi 
Luggage Carrying Assistance
Room Service
Travel Desk
Smoking Allowed within premise
Dining Area
BBQ Facility 
Special Meal on Request
Packaged Water 
In Room Breakfast
Open Parking
Car Rental
Airport / Station Transfer 
Unmarried Couples Allowed
Single / Bachelor allowed
Hiking
Food and Dining
Veg and non-veg food are available here. Food is basic and home cooked. Do not expect anything fanciful here. Quantity is sufficient and cooking is hygienic.
Location / Accessibility
Sukiapokhari, just 4 km away is the nearest market. Maneybhanjan, the starting point for the Sandakphu trek, is a further 7 km from Sukiapokhari. Jorepokhari viewpoint and Shiv temple are also in the same area, a couple of km further from Sukiapokhari. Mirik is 26 km from Sukiapokhari and 30 km from Lepchajagat.
In the opposite direction, the eastbound road from Lepchajagat reaches Ghoom / Jorebungalow area about 8 km away. From here you can visit Darjeeling (11 km) or Rangaroon, Dawaipani, Lamahatta, etc which are well within 10 km from Ghoom.
Lepchajagat is a more suitable place for the sedentary traveler who wants to relax amidst nature. This lodge is an ideal place to relax. It has a large balcony and open space in front, which is a luxury in Lepchajagat as most of the other accommodations are constructed right on the main high road.
If you want to spend more active time, your first option is to walk up the hill behind this building and just a few minutes walk will take you to the hilltop. Here you can get a great panoramic view of the surroundings. The place is locally referred to as Sunrise point and there is a seating arrangement for guests here. More enthusiastic people can walk down to the forest bungalow, or even a 4 km, 30-minute hike can take you to the nearby Sukiapokhari bazaar.
Lepchajagat is popular as a destination with great views of the Kanchenjunga massif and Darjeeling town.
The view of Darjeeling is especially mesmerizing during the night when the whole city is lit. There are not many sightseeing options in the village itself. Most tourists go for sightseeing tours to nearby places such as Darjeeling, Lamahatta, Mirik, etc from here.
At an altitude of about 2100 meters (6900 feet), Lepchajagat is about 100 meters higher than the height of Darjeeling Mall (2000 meters, 6550 feet). Hence your preparation should not be very different. Warm clothing is required throughout the year, especially once the sun goes down, you can feel the strong wind accompanied by the chill. The winter temperature may go down to a freezing point on some occasions. Rain is very common and should be prepared for irrespective of your time of visit.
Host Overview:
Anil Tamang -
Male
About Your Host
Mr Rabin Tamang is a young and active host. He is attentive to guest requirements and has a smiling face at all times.
Rabin is also a driver and guide. When the pressure on tourists is not very high, he himself takes his guests on a sightseeing tour around.
Room Details:
| Room Type | No of Rooms | Occupancy | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 15 | 2 |
Attached Toilet
Soap
Western Comode
Geyser
Floor Carpet
Balcony
Double Bed
Clothes Rack
Trash Cans
Carpeted
Socket Near Bed
Slippers
Bottle of Water
Towels
Balcony (in Room)
View from Room
Map:
Direction
There are two options to reach Lepchajagat. If you are coming through NJP/ IXB and want to feast your eyes with lush green fields of Darjeeling Tea, you can drive through Mirik Town which will take you around 45km approx and this route leads to the Nepal border also some of the most renowned tea estates.
Another route is NH55, the direct road from Siliguri to Darjeeling which takes around 3 hours. Before reaching Darjeeling take a left diversion from Ghoom, Ghoom it's a small town 10km ahead of Darjeeling and it has got the DHR railway station and is one of the highest altitude DHR railway stations standing at the height of 2225M (7407FT). From Ghoom it's just 7km to Lepchajagat.
Lepchajagat is situated between Darjeeling and Sukhiapokhari. Our lodge is located just off the main road. The main and only parking stand of Lepchajagat is just outside the campus of the lodge. This is the only major accommodation in Lepchjagat that offers some open space in front. Most other lodges are built right over the main road. There is a great view of the mountain range and Darjeeling town from here.
Sukiapokhari, just 4 km away is the nearest market. Maneybhanjan, the starting point for the Sandakphu trek, is a further 7 km from Sukiapokhari. Jorepokhari viewpoint and Shiv temple is also in the same area, a couple of km further from Sukiapokhari. Mirik is 26 km from Sukiapokhari and 30 km from Lepchajagat.
In the opposite direction, the eastbound road from Lepchajagat reaches Ghoom / Jorebungalow area about 8 km away. From here you can visit Darjeeling (11 km) or Rangaroon, Dawaipani, Lamahatta etc which are well within 10 km from Ghoom.
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