Himshikha Homestay , Darjeeling

They say home is where the heart is. Himshikha Homestay has surely every bit of heart and soul in it. Located just 10 mins from Darjeeling Mall in the lap of nature, is the humble abode of Deepak Uncle and Nirmala Aunty. They surely know how to make you feel at home. The rooms are exquisite with all the necessary amenities, starting from hot water kettle, to flask,to geysers, bed warmers etc.  The views from the room will take your breath away.  The food is lip smacking and you can feel the love...

We stayed with Dipak and Nirmala for a week, which wasn’t our original plan. We originally booked for 4 days but they were so accommodating to allow us to stay longer. Dipak gave excellent recommendations for things to see and do. We ate all of our breakfasts and dinners there; the food was fantastic. Our area was huge with plenty of space for our family of 4. The view of the city from the terrace was amazing. Our walking tour and morning at the park with Dipak gave us a real sense of the kind...

We stayed 5 nights with Dipak and his family and were looked after very well. Our room was huge and the electric blanket on our bed was wonderful as the nights were cold. Dipak and his family helped us with restaurants, places to visit, advice on our travel into Nepal and how to get an Indian sim card. We were made to feel part of the family and were sad to say goodbye.

We were 5 members.Dipak provided us terrace rooms completely own by us.What a spectacular time passing in the terrace with a view to Darjeeling town and beneath the beautiful Happy Valley Tea Garden. The wormth of dipak and his wife together with his son and daughter in law is unforgettable. The breakfast dinner and lunch were so tasty that u never fill out of home.The hosts are perfectly gentleman. His son guided us in the market.Thanks to dipak and his family for arranging a beautiful home sta...

Owner Deepak and his wife Nirmala make sure that you feel at home here. You are a bit part of the family for a couple of days and they are happy to exchange thoughts with you about India and your own country. Their house - with about six floors - offers a fantastic view over the valley and the tea plantations and it is close to the ZOO, a botanical garden and a panoramic point. When the weather is good, from there you can see the Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. You have t...