Above Barfung Primary School, Ravangla, South Sikkim

The Barfung Retreat lets you savour the rustic essence of a Sikkimese village without giving up on the comforts of modern amenities. The property is located in picturesque Barfung village in the foothills of the Himalayas. Situated in South Sikkim and designed as a weekend getaway, the retreat is an ideal stop for holidaying couples as well as families with children.

Being situated in the lap of nature, the retreat is a gateway to hiking paths. You could consult the front desk to plan out hiking activity. The prompt and friendly front desk also ensures express check-in and check-out, and is of able assistance if you need airport transportation, car on hire or cab rentals.

The resort provides free parking to resident guests and 24-hour security, besides baggage storage facility. The staff is fluent in Hindi, English and Nepali.

ROOMS

The property has 11 rooms in three separate cottages that are categorised as Suites, Super Deluxe, Deluxe and Standard Deluxe. Guests would have to ask for heaters while the hotel management supplies television sets only on demand. The rooms have wooden flooring, walls with wood panelling, are furnished with linen and have 10-inch spring mattresses. Each room has a telephone, an alarm clock, a tea and coffee maker, blackout curtains, a working desk, a sitting area and a clothes rack. The attached toilets are spacious and have a supply of hot water, a bath or shower and complimentary toiletries. Daily Housekeeping is provided to all rooms while guests can avail wake-up call facility and room service.

DINING

The restaurant at the property serves free breakfast to guests, and has a multicuisine menu for lunch and dinner, too.

EXPERIENCES

Ravangla, or Rawangla or Ravongla, is a little tourist town situated at 7,000 feet in South Sikkim, about 65 km away from the state capital Gangtok. This makes the town an unusual destination for a staycation in the state. Yet, despite being far from the urban bustle, the place is connected by the state highway to major towns and strategically lies between Pelling and Gangtok. The town is an attraction for tourists because it is the starting point for a trek down Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. Enthusiasts can walk up to the Daling Gumpa, too, or the Lingdam paddy fields.

Nature lovers often prefer the resort because Ravangla is a birdwatchers’ paradise. The area is removed from the noise and pollution of the city, which is why you can freely spot a variety of species including the dark-throated thrush, laughing thrushes, blue whistling thrush, satyr tragopan, grey bushchat, blue-fronted redstart, white-browed fantail, green-backed tit, babbler, cuckoo, hill partridge and the flycatcher. Upper Ravangla sees snowfall in winter but the months of April and May is when local flora blooms in the entire area, particularly orchids and rhododendrons.

While the forests around Ravangla are a trekkers’ paradise, you could also just sit back at the resort balcony and enjoy the serene view all around. Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, Mount Sinialchu and Mount Kabru are a few of the Himalayan peaks clearly visible from the area.

A highlight of Ravangla is the Buddha Park, or the Tathagata Tsal. Constructed over nearly seven years, the park features a 130-foot Lord Buddha statue that was consecrated on March 25, 2013, by his holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The statue marks the 2,550th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. The site stands within the larger complex of the Rabong Gompa, a centuries-old monastery. The Cho Djo Lake is located within the complex and surrounded by forests, while the Ralang Monastery is close by, too.

The location is around 75 kilometres from Gangtok, 50 kilometres from Pelling and 78 kilometres from Darjeeling. For those who wish to fly in, Bagdogra International Airport is 130 kilometres away. If you choose to arrive by train, New Jalpaiguri Junction is at a distance of around 125 kilometres.

TARIFF

(Rates applicable for two people)

Suite (1 room):
Accommodation only: INR 4300/night
With breakfast: INR 5000/night
with breakfast, lunch/dinner: INR 5600/night
With breakfast, lunch and dinner: INR 6200/night

Super Deluxe (2 rooms):
Accommodation only: INR 4200/night
With breakfast: INR 4500/night
with breakfast, lunch/dinner: INR 5100/night
With breakfast, lunch and dinner: INR 5700/night

Deluxe (6 rooms):
Accommodation only: INR 3700/night
With breakfast: INR 4000/night
with breakfast, lunch/dinner: INR 4600/night
With breakfast, lunch and dinner: INR 5200/night

Standard Deluxe (2 rooms):
Accommodation only: INR 3000/night
With breakfast: INR 3500/night
with breakfast, lunch/dinner: INR 4100/night
With breakfast, lunch and dinner: INR 4700/night

Extra Person
Accommodation only: INR 850/night
With breakfast: INR 850/night
with breakfast, lunch/dinner: INR 1000/night
With breakfast, lunch and dinner: INR 1200/night

Food Cost
Non-Veg: INR 350/
Veg: INR 300/

All tariff rates and details taken from www.barfungretreat.com
Tariff rates vary from date to date, and can depend on how early one books or on the offers one avails. Check with hotel management for exact tariff rates on specific dates.
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