The Quiet Perch Cottage, Rampuria – Darjeeling 

The Quiet Perch Cottage, Rampuria – Darjeeling 

Located in Rampuria village, 21km from the main Darjeeling town, this wooden cottage stands among majestic mountains, right next to a small farm. The region is within the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary and is filled with green trees, plants, and a variety of animals and birds. If you enjoy nature, and looking for calm and quiet spot, this is ideal for you. 

This self-contained cottage comprises three rooms on the ground floor, each having its own attached bathroom. The rooms have a shared balcony, where you can sit and view the surrounding scenic beauty and breathe in the crisp mountain air. The rooms are large and clean, with large wide windows that provide ample sunlight, keeping the place bright and cheerful. Shared spaces of living room and dining room is ideal for unwinding, reading a novel, or eating together. The homestay also provides mesmerizing sunrise views.

Location: 900 mtr from Rampuriya Waterfall
No. of Rooms: 3, Total Capacity:10

How to Reach

This homestay is 21 km from Darjeeling and easily accessible by road. Bagdogra Airport (77 km) is the nearest airport with frequent flights. This village is connected by Darjelling – Kalimpong state highway. The nearest railway station is Siliguri Junction at 73 km. Cabs are easily available from the airport and railway station.

Tariff

Per Person: 1200/-
Complimentary: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner 

Note: This tariff does not apply during festivals and holidays.

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

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

Facilities

Parking • Internet • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Bonfire • Barbecue • Pick and Drop Service (Paid) • Electric Kettle

Food

A chef is assigned by the host to cook meals for the guests. Breakfast is plain Bengali fare like aloo puri, along with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Lunch and dinner includes vegetable thali, noodles, egg curry, veg curry, chicken curry, rice, and dal etc. Every meal is fresh-cooked with love, introducing visitors to native home-style cooking. Both veg and non-veg food is available. Guests need to order non-veg food in advance, and it comes with an extra charge. Extra food will also cost separately.

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Shopping • Yoga and Meditation 

Local Attractions

Kanchan Falls  (350mtr) • Dawaipani Viewpoint (6km) • Guri Green Valley (7km) • Lamahatta Eco Park (9km) • Tiger Hill (11km) • Takdah (12km) • Gumbadara Viewpoint (14km) • Tinchuley Viewpoint (14km) • Ghum Monastery (15km)

Excursions

Darjeeling (21km) • Ropeway Bejanbari (24km) • Salamander Lake (26km) • Sukhia Pokhari (26km) • Teesta River Rafting (28km) • Kettle Valley (28km) • Teen Pool Skywalk Bridge (30km) • Senchal Forest Wildlife Sanctuary (31km) • Simana View Point (31km) • Downhill Eco Park (39km) • Eagles Crag (39km) •  Kalimpong (40km) •  Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum (41km) • Pulbazar (42km) •  Siliguri (70km) 

 Treks: Deer Park Trek • Mahanaday Trek • Upper Dhudhia Trek

Know Your Host

Abhijit Jana, the owner of the place is a professional interior designer and photographer who resides in Kolkata with his family. Even though he might not always be present on the premises, he has hired a team of well-trained and courteous staff who will attend to the guests and provide them a comfortable stay.

You may like to check more of our Homestays In Darjeeling.