Birder Farmstay – Borong
Holiday Trip to Himalayan birds paradise | Nomadic Weekends Birder farmstayStay in the lap of nature with Birder Farmstay
Kewzing Village, India
A true bliss is promised at a very first glance and such is the vivacity of Birder Farmstay, Sikkim. Surrounded by the lofty mountains Birder Farmstay will give you an everlasting experience while you stay in a true village environment. Unlike hotels, Birder Farmstay is built with the notion of staying close to nature amidst the cultivated fields spread on 4 acres of land, tea gardens and cardamom forest over sprawling 6 acres of pristine beauty. The farmhouse promise to provide a home-like environment serving freshly prepared meals straight from the organic farms. The retreat offers mesmerizing views which surely complements the idea of perfect relaxation. So, if you are looking forward to getting indulged in the lap of nature, Birder Farmstay is the one for you.
Accommodation : 2 Log House Suite, 3 Villa Suite, 2 Family Cottages. Max accommodation 14 people
Check In : 12 noon
Check Out: 9.00 A.M
Outdoor Activities
Indulge in a nature walk through Kewzing to Doling, Barfung, Bakhim and Mambru villages.
Discover your adventurous self by a trek and night camp to Meenam and Tendong Hills.
Special arrangement of Bird watching with exploring the vast flaura and fauna for all those die hard nature lovers.
The Farmhouse boasts of its own organic vegetable garden and if you are keen on learning typical sikkimese cuisines, the Farmhouse organizes tutorial for that too, in their kitchen.
After a tiring day, you can indulge yourself in ‘Dotho’ i.e sikkimese hot stone herbal bath via the property’s own spa service.
Apart from treks and hikes, the Farmhouse also helps in arranging guides and vehicles as per your customized sight seeing schedule.
Nearby Attractions
Buddha Park- the Buddha Park of Ravangla offers majestic views, the park features a 40m high statue of Buddha.
Pemayangtse Gompa- a Buddhist monastery in Pemayangtse is one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the west of Sikkim.
Relong Monastery- located six kilometres from Ravangla, Relong Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Kagyu sector of Tibetan Buddhism in the southern part of Sikkim, and the Monastery has a massive collection of paintings and thangkas.
Rabdentse Ruins- Rabdentse Ruins is the archaeological site, which was the second capital of Sikkim until 1814 A.D. however, in the 18th century, post the Nepalese invasion, the palace and the monastery compound was destructed into ruins.
Best Time to Visit
Ravangla, Sikkim can be best enjoyed during summers, summers here begins from the month of April and stays till the end of June. On the other side, if you are planning to visit the place during winters, be prepared for the cold days and chilly nights, heavy winter clothing is must at this time.
How to Reach
The nearest airport is Gangtok which is 73 km and 2 hr 50 mins away, Bagdogra is 127 km away from the place, if you are planning to travel by railways, then NJP is the nearest rail station which is 125 km away and the nearest bus stand is Tenzin Norgay bus stop which is 120 km away.
Pocket Pinch
There are a total of 8 rooms in the property, designed tastefully in the traditional Sikkimese style to keep the culture alive. One can opt for the Continental Plan (CP) that includes bed and breakfast.
A Log house suite will cost INR 4000 + 5% GST, a villa suite can be acquired at the rate of INR 4500 + 5% GST and Family cottage (Mambru/Maenam) can be booked at INR 4800 + 5% GST and the cost of extra bedding is INR 1500 per night.
1 | Guide charges for short trek/hike 01-03 hours | Rs 1000/- per trek |
2 | Guide charge for a day trek 04-06 hours | Rs 1500/- per trek |
3 | Birdwatching Guide for one morning | Rs 2000/- |
4 | Birdwatching Guide for whole day | Rs 3000/- |
5 | Dotho (Traditional Sikkimese hot-stone herbal bath) per person(Minimum of 2 Pax) | Rs 2000/- |
6 | Airport/ Railway station /Siliguri Pick-up or Drop | Rs 3000 – 5000/- per vehicle |
7 | Sightseeing tours around Kewzing, Ralong, Samdruptse, Temi tea | Rs 3000/- per vehicle |