Lebong Riverside Homestay-Darjeeling

Mineral Spring Village, Lebong

Lebong is a beautiful valley about 1,000 feet below Darjeeling town in North Bengal. Lebong is the place where the initial tea plantation of the Darjeeling hills started in the 1850s. It is also known for its race course.Mineral Spring Village is a tiny hamlet in Lebong, dotted with tea gardens and Orange orchards. River Rung Dung flows through the village. It is a perfect offbeat destination for a peaceful trip with family and friends. Visit in Nov and Dec to enjoy fresh oranges.

This charming homestay  is  just half an hour drive from Darjeeling. It is surrounded by hills on all sides. River Rung Dung flows on 2 sides of the homestay and is just a walk away. There are 5 cottages of which, 3 are family rooms with king size bed and 2 double occupancy rooms. Extra Mattress can be provided in each room.  There are orange trees and a small tea garden on the premises. The only sound that will reach your ears is music of the spring gushing nearby and the birds chirping. You get a beautiful view of Darjeeling city and Namchi from here. The area is full of greenery and is a heaven for nature lovers. This place is also good for birders and those who have interest in Butterfly and bugs. There are chances of spotting deer as well in early morning.

Location: 10 min walking from Anshu Waterfall & 5.5km from Lebong
Number of Rooms: 5, Total Guests: 20 

How To Reach

Lebong is 3 km from Darjeeling. It is just around 70 km from Bagdogra Airport and Darjeeling Railway is just 4 km. Regular road services are available from  Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong.

Tariff

Classic Room: 3000/-
Superior Room: 3600/-
Extra Person: 700/-
Includes: Breakfast

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Parking • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Bonfire • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)
Note: Jio network works the best

Food

Enjoy Delicious local food made with organic produce. Both veg and non – veg options are there. Breakfast includes aloo paratha, puri bhaji or bread butter omelet. Lunch and dinner usually have traditional Bengali and Nepali food options.

Activities

Bird Watching • Village Walk • Fishing • Swimming

Points of Interest

River Rung Dung • Village Spring Brook • Tea Gardens • Seasonal Water Falls • Lebong Race Course • Lebong Golai Bazaar • Lebong Cricket Bazaar

Excursions

Darjeeling Mall Road (7km) • Darjeeling (8km) • Mirik (46km) • Kurseong (36km) • Kalimpong (57km) • Rimbik (60km)

Know Your Host

The homestay is managed by an enthusiastic duo of friends – Debanjan Bose and Arun Pradhan. Arun along with his wife Indira and son Siddhant will welcome you. Indira manages the kitchen and Debanjan looks after the marketing and bookings. Arun is a local of Darjeeling and started this homestay with Debanjan in April 2020. Since then they have been welcoming guests from all over the world and are appreciated for their hospitality, food and cleanliness.

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