A Winter Escape to Sillery Gaon-Rushi Homestay
There’s a place where the mountains whisper stories and the clouds brush past your window like old friends. This winter, if your heart longs to leave behind the concrete chaos of the city and wander into a Himalayan dream, Sillery Gaon in Kalimpong awaits you.
Nestled in the folds of the Eastern Himalayas, Rushi Homestay offers more than just a room—it offers a pause. A pause to breathe, to walk through forest trails, and to gaze at the majestic Kanchenjunga as it glows in the morning light. The nearby Ramitey View Point, reachable by a gentle hike, reveals a panorama that stays etched in memory long after you’ve returned.
The homestay serves up warm hospitality and even warmer meals. Think steaming rice, fragrant dal, crispy papad, and homestyle egg curry for lunch. Evenings bring tea and pakoras, while dinner wraps you in comfort with roti or rice and a hearty chicken curry. Mornings begin with simple joys—tea, biscuits, and fresh vegetable preparations.
Rooms are clean, cozy, and come with electric kettles and geysers. If you’re lucky, you might catch a bonfire under the stars. While barbecue isn’t part of the local tradition, the warmth of the hosts more than makes up for it. They’ll even help arrange pick-up, drop-off, and sightseeing vehicles if needed.
Getting there is part of the adventure. Whether you reserve a car from NJP or Siliguri, or take the shared route via Kalimpong and Pedong, the journey winds through hills and hamlets, each turn revealing a new shade of green.
Once you arrive, the region opens up like a storybook. Explore Kalimpong’s nine-point circuit—Morgan House, Durpin Monastery, Delo Park, and more. Visit Lava, Rishop, Kolakham, and the cascading Changey Falls. If you’re drawn to the Silk Route or Sikkim, customized tours can be arranged too.
To know more or plan your stay, just give Rushi Homestay a call at 📞 8001548172. Let the mountains do the rest.
