Kashyap Kunj Homestay

Kashyap Kunj Homestay, Lower Sichey Barpipal, Gangtok, Sikkim

Nestled in a serene nook of Lower Sichey Barpipal below Gangtok’s Indira Bypass, Kashyap Kunj Homestay is an ideal haven for vegetarian travellers who wish to explore the sights and sounds of the Sikkimese Capital city and its nearby hotspots while staying amidst peace and quiet.

The homestay is a cottage with just six rooms and a dining area. The place is well connected to nearby tourist attractions of the area and is merely 15 minutes away from the downtown hub of Mahatma Gandhi Marg. The place can be reached by road, rail or air. For bus travellers, the nearby stop is Gangtok’s Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) Bus Station, while Ghum station of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway connects the place by train. Greenfield Airport Pakyong is the nearest airport, although Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal is close by, too, if you wish to fly in. For those who love long drives and prefer to arrive by road, the homestay provides free private parking facility.

Guests halting at Kashyap Kunj could look forward to visiting local tourist hubs such as Enchey Monastery, Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park, Ridge Park and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. Rickshaws and cabs are easily available all over the city.

The area is well known for outdoor activities and the homestay’s location makes it the perfect take-off point for those interested in such action.

The premise does not allow unmarried couples and, in accordance to government rules, patrons below the age of 18. Valid identity and address proof is sought at the time of checking in. The rooms are non-smoking zones and alcohol is not allowed. Pets are not allowed.

ROOMS

The homestay has two kinds of rooms: Standard Double Rooms and Premium Double Rooms. Three of the six rooms in the property have overlooking balconies that offer a panoramic view of the mountains. All the rooms have attached bathrooms with the facility of hot, cold and normal water, besides free toiletries and slippers. Each room is provided with a comfortable bed and a luggage holder. Amenities in every room include drinking water in sealed bottles, a flat screen television set with satellite channels, a ceiling fan, a wardrobe, a table and a chair, and a kettle to boil water. Housekeeping and room service apart, guests can also avail laundry facility. The homestay also provides free WiFi and is equipped with power back-up and a travel desk.

DINING

Kashyap Kunj Homestay runs a pure vegetarian kitchen but the food is no less than sumptuous. A highlight of the facility is the customised options it provides in the menu. While breakfast is free, guests can avail made-to-order lunch and dinner on request. The owner of the homestay resides in the building, too, and is always around for assistance.

EXPERIENCES

Being a six-room set-up that specialises in customised menu, the homestay is ideal for families with children or large groups, and is equally preferable for holidaying couples. The spacious rooms allow ventilation while the dining area and a beautiful garden, which offers the option of sitting outdoors, add to a homely environment for socialising. The staff at the property speaks Hindi and Nepali fluently. Carpeted rooms with indoor fireplace facility make for a comfortable stay while security is ensured by CCTV cameras that are installed inside and outside the property and also on each floor. Gangtok, like every other place in Sikkim, is mountainous terrain, which means reaching anywhere from the centrally located homestay requires a certain amount of walk up and down undulating paths.