Our homestay is located in the middle of Latpanchar, a small hamlet in the Darjeeling district. It is called a birders paradise and rightly so. Situated in the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, it is home to a variety of birds. Travellers come from all over India and other countries to catch a glimpse of the rare, beautiful birds that call this place a home.
Started in 2018 by our son, Late. Anmol Rai, our homestay was built with a vision to promote eco tourism and birding in Latpanchar and to invite tourists from all over the world to come and enjoy the beauty of this place.
The homestay is a haven for nature lovers, with a lovely garden filled with colourful rare flowers, cactuses and succulents that will warm your heart! The garden is also home to three orange trees and a huge pomelo tree. The place is beautifully set up with plants, flowers and well kept decor that makes the place your perfect stop when you are visiting Latpanchar.
Our Story
The homestay has a total of 5 rooms and all offer amazing view of the forests and mountain ranges surrounding the place.
3 rooms on the first floor - ( Rate -
2 rooms on the third floor - ( Rate -
There is a common terrace area that is set up for you if you fancy your evening tea with a view. The garden also has a common guest area where you are welcome to sit and spend time amongst the plants and flowers as the butterflies greet you a welcome!
Your stay will be accompanied by some amazing home cooked meals that will be served in the common dining area. We cook most of our meals in our wood fire oven and prepare all our meals with the utmost love and care that will make you feel right at home.
Guests can also enjoy spending some time in our drawing room, that is set up perfectly for a good evening tea and some heartfelt conversations.
We also arrange for barbeque on request. We also have ample space for parking so feel free to drive up to our homestay and stay here for an amazing experience. Also, cabs for local sight seeing and a local guide for bird watching can also be arranged on request for our guests.
Another lovely feature we think our guests will love is the cute collection of hand crafted products featured right at our entry way, which are all handcrafted lovingly by our daughter and we also have a collection of local, rare plants and organic teas that are available for sale.
Our Facilities
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Places to explore
Latpanchar - a quaint paradise for wildlife lovers.
It is a unique and quiet forest village located in the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, in West Bengal. Located just 40 kms away from Siliguri, it is known for its rich flora and fauna, Cinchona plantations and the rare and elusive wildlife that inhabitants this part of the Sanctuary.
If you are an ardent bird lover, then this is the place for you. It is home to the most colorful, beautiful and rare species of wild birds. You can even catch a glimpse of the endangered species of Rufous Necked Hornbills here.
You can also spend a day visiting the local monasteries here and immersing yourself in local tradition and culture. Explore the local market and food that you can find in Latpanchar.
Other areas of interest nearby:
The Ahaldara view point offers a 360 degree panoramic view of the stunning Mt. Kanchenjunga and the surrounding ranges. You can also catch a glimpse of the rivers flowing below in the valley such as the Mahananda and the Teesta. Be sure to not miss this place as the memories you make here will last you a long time! You can also visit the sacred lake of the region, Namthing Pokhri that is surrounded with tall pine trees and is home to the rare Himalayan Salamander.
Visit the orange gardens of the nearby villages. The best time to visit would be in November to January as you can experience the gardens in their full glory before the oranges are harvested. You can buy fresh organic oranges directly from the gardens or enjoy a picnic in one of the nearby gardens.
You can visit Mangpu - and spend time visiting the historic Rabindra Museum, Cinchona plantations and the orchid gardens.
Don't forget to plan some time to explore the tea gardens and majestic pine forests that surround this area. You will be leaving with beautiful memories, refreshed and filled with bird song and the sounds of the forests along with you for a long time!
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G.C.P Sittong, Latpanchar G.C.P Sittong Latpanchar, Kurseong, West Bengal 734008
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