General Information
The information below will help you plan your visit to Sikkim Himalayan Homestay. For detailed information on various Eco-Tourism Packages and Deals, please click on a destination on left side of this page.
Peak Tourist Seasons: March to May & September to November.
Access: The homestay destinations are easily accessible by roadways. There are scheduled taxis available that operate at fix timings. There are also private taxis or reserve taxis available for the various homestay destinations. Click here to view the map.
Accommodation:
As tourists, you are accommodated in local homes as a guest.
You stay with local families in their homes within the particular destinations. All Homestay hosts have been trained to provide clean furnishings and bed linens for guest rooms. If you require extra blankets or other items, your host will be happy to provide them. The restrooms are also clean and maintained so that they are acceptable to guests. The norms of privacy and safety are also taken care of. Your homestay hosts are local villagers who are extremely hospitable and will strive to make your visit comfortable in every way.
Meals: The homestay hosts are trained to provide food and drinking water in a hygienic and palatable manner. Rice is the local food that is widely served. Traditional meals are also served to the guests. However, should you have special dietary requirements; your homestay family can prepare them for you. It is also important to inform the village tourism management committee about your meal preference and other special requirements.
Communication: All the destinations have 99% of cell mobile connectivity.
The network services usually accessible are BSNL, Vodafone, Airtel and Reliance. GPRS connectivity is also available on BSNL and Reliance network and is helpful to access internet.
Money Exchange: Gangtok and major towns of Sikkim are serviced by ATM machines of various Banks. Major traveller's cheques and credit cards are accepted in major hotels only. There are recognised Money Changers available in Gangtok.
Homestay Destinations
The Sikkim Himalayan Homestay destinations are spread in four different districts of Sikkim. Every place has its own distinctive flavour that makes the travel experience unique. There some suggested packages for homestay destinations. The local tourism management committee or ECOSS can make arrangements of your trip. The packages can be customized as well as per visitor preferences. For more information click on a destination on the top left menu.