With the Himalayas as a backdrop, you can find hidden gems that offer unparalleled tranquility and affinity with nature . The homestay concept within the Himalayan region allows travelers to feel, breathe, and experience the natural beauty and cultural wealth of this awe-inspiring region . Far from the congested tourist attractions of our cities, these homestays are an escape into untouched scenery, a warm welcome, and local experiences that are genuinely Nepalese and other tribal communities. Discovering Himalayan Homestay Experience 1 . Why Choose Homestays Homestays in the Himalayas provide accommodations and channels for comprehending indigenous ways of life, culture, and natural ecosystems . Rather than typical hotels or resorts, homestays are usually run by local families that open their doors to visitors, thus allowing them to gain insight into their everyday lives . This creates an intimate setting that helps travelers establish meaningful links with hosts and gain i
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A young guy in his smiley face greets our team with happiness and enthusiasm. He is an extrovert, ready to share the things he learned during his whole struggle to raise this unique peace of architectural and cultural blend for welcoming more than 1000 guest in a year. He is Amrit Giri, a brilliant entrepreneur, owner of Chalamthang Homestay who gave a unique dimension to the concept of Homestay tourism in Himalayan range. With a refreshing organic and locally produced lemon grass tea, we share our purpose and he exchanged his idea to promote guest ideal homestay and ecotourism rural destination.
HOUSE KEEPING
All room are neat and clean, well decorated. Cottages are ranging from traditional to modern single room cottage. Surrounding is gardened with beautiful flowers and and cottages are associated with green patches courtyard. Very peaceful, comfortable to spend week long vacation.
FOOD
You can enjoy varieties of veg items and traditional recipes. Liquor and nonveg items not available in homestays. Special arrangement available outside homestays for those guest particularly interested in non-veg items.
what unique over here? It really amazed me.
Hardly any guest guess that the whole village Homestays here are vegetarian.
They are the follower of Krishna Parnami, a Hindu sect and vegetarian people. It
is another dimension to the rural tourism, they have started preaching and
sharing the basic philosophy Dev Chandra Ji Maharaja, the founder and preacher
of the Krishna Parnami sect. No liquor here, no meet of any kind but you
will never forget the taste of local vegetarian cuisine cultural dishes. You
will learn over here the spiritual path of Lord Krishna and advantage of
following Krishna Pranami in life.
HOW TO REACH
About 120 km from NJP the nearest railway station and 48 km. from state capital Gangtok, Sikkim lies a beautiful village called Chalamthang in South Sikkim. Drive to upto Singtam Bazar either from Gangtok or from NJP, from here entered South Sikkim via Nachi district highway, approximately 20 km ahead you will reach the Chalamthang Homestay.
PLACES TO VISIT AT CHALMATHANG VILLAGE
Surrounded by captivating hills and picturesque mountain, scene of
gorgeous river Teesta at the lower valley make it a ideal tourism destination.
Nice collection of plants antique pieces of decorative and well-arranged room,
traditional mode of hospitality and traditional food are bound to provide you
memorable experience. community here lives in peace and harmony. Main community
live here are Parnami, the devotees of lord Krishna. This religion is founded
by Sadguru Dev Chandra Ji Maharaj. this village is also known as vegetarian
village as well. The main places to visit here are 200 years ancient mother
trees, Deorali Dara, organic farm house, 200 years traditional Limbo house
which is constructed without using iron nail. It showcases the 100 and more
years old cultural and traditional tools and equipment used by our
ancestors.
Visiting Chalamthang community homestay shall add
in your life another unique experience of homestay and rural tourism in Sikkim.
BUDGET
Rooms are available ranging from INR. 800 to 1800. Special discount available depending upon the season you vist and the no of pax at a visit.
very great information, i had visited chalamthang homestay last year, it is very great place to visit for cultural learning of sikkimese people. Chalamthang Homestay are all vegetarian homstay.. Good experience to stay at this homestay at south sikkim
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