Windsongs

Just fantastic! This property sits snugly outside the main Kalimpong town and boasts of a dynamic view - from the snowy mountains afar to the meandering Teesa in the valley. The property has its own nursery which is a fitting accoutrement to the expansive view. The rooms and room service is beyond excellent. The kitchen was excellent with food in ample quantities. The hosts live in a cottage on campus and pampered us constantly and endlessly. This was a very memorable and enjoyable experience, I look forward to going back.

A hotel? A resort? Or a homestay? Well, like me, you'll also be confused when you stay a night in the Windsongs. It has the luxury like a star graded hotel. It's spacious and decorated like a resort. And the ambience is like a home. The owners, who themselves are very generous, cordial and friendly, love to call it a luxury homestay but to us it's all three in one. Situated a couple of kms before you reach Kalimpong town and just off to the main road called the Rishi Road, this property offers you pure bliss of nature. Previously a nursery for the orchids and one of the famous in Kalimpong, now boasts 4 cottages and 2 deluxe rooms for at least 6 families of different sizes. All have wonderful views of mount Kanchanjungha and river Teesta in a single frame and of course the entire hills of Kalimpong and a few of Sikkim are visible in a sunny day. They don't allow outside food but I bet, you hardly need any as they cook at their home so well. The choices are varied but we could savour only a few of their Chinese delicacies. Believe me, all tasted equally good. Our breakfast, though, was complementary and we chose the continental option which included choices of eggs ***** with bread, jam, butter and sausages with baked onions and tomatoes. You can also have our own desi puri-sabji as well. Tea or coffee of your choice in the end. As you stay, you will find the owners visiting you and sharing stories of their properties mostly of their cherished nursery. You'll know more about Kalimpong and its rich history. This was the best part of this property.