Udaan Alpine Resort

Chongeytar, GRBA Road, Gangtok, Sikkim

If the idea of waking up amidst the serenity of pristine pine-laced mountains stimulates you, Udaan Alpine Resort is your holiday stop in Sikkim. The property is located some way off the urban bustle — 8 km from Gangtok city to be precise, in Chongay village — which makes the resort a perfect blend of the goodness of nature and state-of-the-art hospitality.

The ambience all around reflects a sense of timelessness, too, in the Sikkimese architecture that marks the property’s appearance. Its 32 bungalow-style rooms are spacious and convey a sense of comfort living amidst modern furnishing and amenities.

“Let’s craft together your truly bespoke holiday,” promises the establishment about time spent at the resort on its official website, and a cursory look at the facilities that the resort provides hints at just as much. The resort aims at providing the complete holiday experience to its patrons, with a multi-cuisine diner that serves dishes from all over and specialises in authentic local delicacies. You could take a quick dip in the pool, or simply walk or sit around in the establishment’s picturesque garden or terrace, which has a comfortable jhoola (swing) and provides a panoramic view of the snowy mountain peaks all around. The secluded location of Udaan Alpine Resort makes the property an ideal getaway especially for big city dwellers on the lookout for a few days away from the humdrum and in the lap of nature. Fun activities in the outdoors of the property include bonfires.

Gangtok is a tourist’s paradise with its natural hotspots, monasteries, gomphas and nature parks, and the resort’s travel desk is available for assistance and to provide transportation for local and overnight tours. The travel desk can be contacted for package tours. Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Lachung and the Banjhakri waterfall are popular getaways from the resort.

While the property itself is about 8 km away from the city, reaching the destination is easy by road. Tourists flying in can ideally reach Gangtok by arriving at Bagdogra Airport, which is around four and a half hours by road from the city and 35 minutes by helicopter service provided by Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation. Gangtok is also approachable by train. New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is four hours away from the city.

ROOMS

The resort offers multiple choices in the type of rooms that guests can choose from. Its 32 rooms are categorised in six types: Deluxe View Room, Family Duplex Room with balcony, Deluxe Room, Premium Room, Luxury Room with balcony and fireplace, and Luxury Room with balcony. All rooms have attached bathroom and free WiFi facility, and are provided with a tea and coffee maker and daily housekeeping. Each room has a queen-sized bed or twin share bed facility, a flat screen television set, single sofa set with side table, luggage storing space, wardrobe, table for multi-purpose use and bedside tables. Room service and laundry facilities are also available at the resort.

DINING

Grains, the resort’s in-house restaurant, offers multi-cuisine options with special focus on local delicacies. There is a bar and lounge, too, and provision of live music. Breakfast is free at the resorts in-house restaurant, while one can order children’s meals, too.

EXPERIENCES

Udaan Alpine Resort is designed as a haven for relaxation and the place is child-friendly in its architecture. While the focus is to provide the perfect getaway for those who wish to escape the noisy urban lifestyle for a while, the resort is nonetheless well-connected with Gangtok and the rest of Sikkim. Paid shuttle facility is easily available for transfers to the local bus station, nearest airport or any other pickup and drop. Also, there is ample parking space at hand for those who wish to drive in. CCTV monitoring of public areas and complete power backup are other facilities that come with the experience at the resort.