Sikkim is one of the most visited places on North East India and it is also one of the idyllic destinations and a perfect destination for honeymooners, leisure travelers and adventure travellers. Sikkim surprises many with the variety of experiences it has to offer to travelers and its inhabitants. If you are an adventure lover and option for a homestay experience then you should visit Barsey, West Sikkim and stay at the homestay. You can also enjoy a hike to Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary.
Here are the few homestay you should visit during your trip to Barsey.
(1) Barsey Retreat
The Barsey Retreat is one of the most comfortable homestays in Hattaban Village, which boasts of a very rich and stylish interior. The rooms are designed to provide the desired comfort, luxury and relaxation to visitors and exhausted travelers who wish to come from far flung places of the world.
(2) Magnolia Village Homestay
The Magnolia Village Homestay is perfect for a getaway with family and friends. It can accommodate twenty people at a time. Enjoy your evenings at the fireplace. This is a place to stay if you are planning for a birding tour in Daramdin area, Hilley Varsey and Gorkhey Valley below Falute. The owner of Magnolia Village homestay is very helpful and he can help you with the birding tour.
(3) Royal Barsey Homestay
The Royal Barsey Homestay is located almost at a distance of 5 kilometer from Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. It is children friendly homestay and also has a children's playground too where the children can enjoy during their stay.
How to reach Barsey
The nearest airport is Pakyong airport of Sikkim which is at a distance of 30 km from the capital Gangtok. You can also fly to Bagdogra which is one of the nearest airports to reach Sikkim when the Pakyong airport of Sikkim is not functional due to weather conditions. A drive from Bagdogra airport, West Bengal to Sikkim is almost 5 hours. The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri railway station, West Bengal. You can also take the bus services Sikkim National Transport (SNT) or other mode of transportation.
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