A special place for those who appreciate nature Tucked away in the lap of nature in the remote mountains, 80 Kms from Kalimpong, The SAMTHAR FARM HOUSE is a unique getaway - an intimate Wilderness Eco Lodge, offering tranquility, and one of the finest views of Khangchendzonga, the third highest peak in the world. It is ideal for nature lovers, honeymooners, and those seeking unusual places
The Samthar Plateau stands amidst an arc of hills 1600 Meters in elevation, topped with thick forests, enclosing, a number of interlocking valleys, which descend, in gently layered terraces, to the swift flowing, cascading Samthar River. There are ridges of forests, with an incredible variety of flora, wild flowers and orchids. Picture post card homesteads, with thatched roofs, dot the landscape. Framing this picture are the mighty snowcaps, ranged in a northwesterly arc. Every single Peak, from Khangchendzonga, the third highest in the world, to Sinolchu, Paunhari and the passes of Chola, Natula and Jalepla - the ancient trade routes to Tibet, are visible.
The SAMTHAR FARM HOUSE been created by converting an abondoned Lepcha Farmhouse into a deluxe country residence, by Retired Indian Army General "Jimmy" Singh. Its natural stone and old timber construction has been preserved. The house nestles in a clump of pines, with a terraced nature garden rising to the rocky outcrop at the top of the hill. The natural landscape has been retained. The view rivals Tiger Hill (near Darjeeling). Sunrise and sunset views can simply be described as breathtaking.
From Kalimpong: Drive by jeep in 04 hours visiting enroute Lava Monastery, Virgin forests, and Lolegaon Heritage Forest, with tree walk. Or make it a drive cum hike and take the whole day with picnic lunch enroute. If you choose this option you get to Hike through the Git Valley and forests for 04 hours in two spells.
From Kalimpong: Trek to the Farmhouse through the Rilli Valley in 06 hrs with picnic lunch enroute.
From Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station: Drive by jeep to the Farm house in 05 hrs.
When you depart from the Farmhouse, you can drive by jeep to Kalimpong, Siliguri, Bagdogra or NJP, or hike down to the Teesta, cross the river by ropeway, and then drive to Kalimpong, Silguri, Bagdogra, NJP, Darjeeling, or Sikkim. The last alternative is to hike to Kalimpong via the Rilli Valley. Which ever option you choose, we will be happy to make all your arrangements, for jeep, guides, and porters.
All the accommodation provided by Travelmasti are in the most comfortable hotels/resorts/camps, handpicked especially for you, offering the best stay to make your business or leisure trip, simply 'worth it'.
Rooms
The house has a unique ambience, which is hard to describe. It offers just two double Heritage guestrooms in the original Farmhouse. A cottage with two guestrooms, and ethnic huts, provide additional four double rooms. Modern toilets and plumbing has been provided.
The staff is locally recruited and trained in-house, to cater for the brand of spontaneous personalized service. The kitchen turns out home cooked meals. Menus have been researched from Indian, Western, Chinese, Tibetan, and Nepalese recipes, to provide truly interactive cuisine. The table service is immaculate, and candle lit dinners are a part of the dining experience.
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