Kalimpong Village Retreat

A globe trotter himself, Mr Siddharth Chhetri owns this 12 acred property called "Kalimpong Village Retreat" (West Bengal, India) to give you a feeling of John Keat's poem "To one who has been long in city pent".It's vastness, it's serenity ,it's self-sufficiency soothe one's soul ,please one's mind and fill one's life. The rooms are comstructed in a scientific manner, the vegetables are grown in an organic manner and the smile of Suprina (Mrs. Chhetri) will definitely make one feel that you are more a relative than a guest. So far hospitality is concerned, this is more a home than a homestay. Far from the maddenning crowd of the city life , this homestay brings to you all the freshness of country living with all its natural and social attributes. It is so near to the Dist HQ of Kalimpong but so rural. from 12th Mile , Kalimpong just follow the down road and within 5 KMs you reach 'lower Echhey' and in lower Echhey ,after a Govt. aided Middle School named "Pashupati Jr High School" you get a huge temple called the "Shivalaya" and as you cross the temple periphery you may find Siddharth standing beside the road wearing a sweet smile to receive you if he is called up bit earlier. In the camp fire or during your leisure if you allow, Mr. Chhetri will share his experience of exploring different countries around the world with geographical and historical backgrounds. This is a rare opportunity for one who likes to gather first hand information and knowledge (Call it primary data) about this Globe. The memory of staying in Kalimpong Village Retreat will keep you freshened up for many days.

I spent two nights and three days at this absolutely lovely place with my husband and two daughters (7 and 5). We loved it. The cottage is tucked away in the quiet green surroundings offering you a very private, exclusive experience of sights and sounds that make a typical rural experience in Kalimpong. The reason we chose this property over others is that we didn't want to stay in commercially-run big enterprises. I think we made a great choice. This place is family-run place that gives you a real home-stay experience. The hosts were great, friendly and caring. The rooms were neat and clean, with lots of fresh air and delightful sunlight. My kids loved playing in the lawns, taking a break to run after the newly-hatched chicks with their new friend, V, the cute son of the host couple. They cannot wait to go back and resume their games with the little boy.

A memorable stay and a fascinating experience. Pristine ambience, great view, super comfortable spacious rooms, and above all a warm couple as our hosts. Their 6 year old son is the most adorable on earth. A staycation not to be forgotten

The property is tastefully done with great location. However, our stay during June beginning was a bit of a setback as the rooms had ant attacks due to the tree close by and the rains spoiling the entire beauty and fun of the place. Suprina was a great help and tried her best to make our stay comfortable despite challenges. Moreover, the property needs a better approach and a geo tag as it is far from the city so taxi guys create trouble. The walk down the property was a bit too slippery during the rainy season and with no fencing, travelling with 2 senior citizens and 2 kids was a bit uncomfortable. Food and hospitality was great. But few things managed and this property is the ideal location in Kalimpong to stay.

A family with a kid locked in for vacation to a place without TV for 10days. It is possible without missing technology at Kalimpong Village Retreat where you are awakened to the breathtaking view of mountains by the nature’s music (natural spring, birds n animals) and off to bed with the view of uncountable bright n shiny stars. Kiddo enjoyed the warm days playing with dogs, feeding livestock, nature walk, learning local craft, collecting woods and picking potatoes from farm to have late evening roasted snack in the bonfire. The Chhetri family is a lovely host with a peaceful and holistic homestay on a hill away which gives a chance to detox and connect with yourself. Last but not the least, yummy local food is freshly prepared which is planned and cooked just as in our homes and the best authentic Momos are prepared here. This place in true sense is eco-resort.