Individual  community  members  have  provided  land, Stone and unskilled labour to build infrastructure for four home stays rooms – Three at Gairi Gaon ( Nepali) and one at Kabi ( Lepcha). Gen Jimmy Singh has provided funds for the building hardware, skilled labour and furnishings. Community members retain ownership of their land and have been gifted the buildings and furnishings to start the home stays.

The visitor is offered a village home stay in separate cottages, within family holdings. The home stays have been especially designed to offer comfort, convenience and cleanliness in a unique ambiance. In sum these home stays offer first class accommodation in a rural ambiance, comfort, privacy, excellent service provided by caring hosts at reasonable prices.

Gairigaon Homestay (Nepali)

Kabi Homestay ( Lepcha)

We are offering a unique, relaxed and fulfilling holiday; which is truly a journey of discovery – at four levels

1. An opportunity to explore rural lifestyles and interact with rural people.
2. Learning skills from village craftsmen and supporting traditional crafts. 
3. Imparting your skills to village folk and their children and teaching English to children
4. Relaxing and enjoying a holiday in scenic surroundings, amongst friendly people

Homestay tariff

 Extras on demand

• Englisg speaking guide.
• Porter for carrying baggage to homestay
• Song & dance programme
• Village life style activities, cooking lessons, learning handicrafts. And more  

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When: Available year round. The best season for snow views and clear skies is from Oct- Dec, and for flora it is March – May. However there is also opportunity to enjoy the magic of the monsoons and participate in paddy sowing during Jul - Aug. Click here for Samthar Seasonal cycle, and festivals.

Duration: The duration is flexible. However a minimum of a 03-04 nights is recommended

Languages spoken: Nepali is the main language of the people. One member of the host family and local guides can communicate in English.

Holiday profile

For a do it yourself holiday, visitors can, arrive at Samthar and manage their own day to day activities. Enquire for a range of available activities.

All activities are modestly priced. Enquire with your hosts

How to book ?

Gudongma Tours & Treks provides its professional services, for booking and arranging the home stay holidays, free of charge. All earning go directly to the host family and the school. Click here for your bookings.

Package Tours

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