After breakfast I took a share auto from Phunsoling to reach Hasimara station as I have train on 10.00 am . It takes 40 to 45 minutes to reach the station and the auto fare 40 rupees . The train was on schedule time (mahananda express), aroun 1 pm I arrived Siliguri station . From there I took a tuktuk to go the place where the share cab was waiting for me ( 2 share cabs are available daily basis from Siliguri to takdha, fare Rs.150/person). Roads are quite good which made the journey pleasant and enjoyable along with the natural view. I reached my homestay around 5.30 pm and the attendant jay kumar tamang was waiting for me at downstairs give me a warm welcome. After that I freshed up and went to the dining hall because home made MOMO was waiting for me. Momos were really tasty. After that I met with robin's (owner of homestay) parents and was talking with them. I felt so homely how they talked to me , felt like I was talking to my grand parents. I got to know about the history behind this homestay and other histories of takdha from them , meanwhile jay called me for dinner . I ate rice, fish curry, Dal and sabji. Dinner ended, then said good night to all and went to my stone cottage.
After Bhutan trip (11/08/19 to 19/08/19) I came takdah only for relaxation and meditation. I wasn't in hurry at all. I was enjoying the view, calmness and peace of this place . So I woke up late and laxmi (jay's wife) came to call me for breakfast . Each and every time they asked me what I like to eat and they tried to gave me that. I had Puri sabji and tea in breakfast. After that I went to local market to buy something and roamed the local area and took some pictures . The entire takdha is so beautiful and picturesque that you can't stop your hand to clicking pictures. Sometimes I stopped near the fountains to hear them. After visited orchid garden I went back to my homestay , ate lunch (rice, chicken, sabji , potato fry , Dal) . I was carrying my painting book , so I started painting after lunch.
Due to cloudy weather I didn't go out in morning so I went to tinchulye view point in the afternoon. As I told this place is very beautiful and full of scenic beauty so I decided to go tinchulye view point by walk . The local people were very friendly and sweet, for a while they gave me company, even walk with me. Finally I reached view point but didn't see the the queen of hills Kanchanjangha because weather became cloudy again .
This was my last day at takdha, during breakfast I asked Rabin vaiya about the share cab and got to know from where I can book my seat. So I went there and booked a seat for me for next day at 11 o'clock in morning (ticket counter - near Central bank). After that I went to Rangli Tea garden . Took some pictures and came back homestay, spent quality time with solaceton family. Lastly I requested laxmi to make MOMO for next day morning.
Finally, after eating delicious momos time to say goodbye to them . They felicitated me by their own way by gave me a white silk scarf and blessed me . I was happy and appreciate the way how they treat me.
Now I am going to say few words about the solaceton homestay and their family members. Each member of this family is very decent, polite and respectful towards their guests at the same time they are friendly and helpful. The services they provide is up to the mark. Specially I loved the foods, for this reason I like to thank laxmi and jay once again make my trip delicious 😁.
Its a heritage British bungalow homestay and new homestay in takdha Darjeeling. The house is British bungalow of gun shed store , rich in history. The view point above the cottage is mesmerising, you can see the beautiful sunrise, arial view of hills and tista river and forest. It has separate cottage with warmth chimney and comfortable stone bed and entire cottage is stone made. This bungalow more than 100 years aged.
If you like to visit offbeat places and want to spend quality time with your family, friends or beloved one this is the right place for you .
Total cost of my takdha trip
Homestay charge- Rs.1300/day (including fooding and lodging). Rs.5200 for 4 days.
Share cab - Rs 300 (150 +150)
Train fare -
Hasimara to Siliguri Rs.450 (AC 3 tier)
NJP to Sealdha Rs. 1050 (AC 3 tier)
Robin Thapa owner of homestay
contact number +91 82509 16884
They have their face book page name Solaceton Homestay
You can book from solacetone.com
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