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Homestays in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim and the Dooars

Discover your perfect Himalayan homestay

Wake up to Kanchenjunga, eat home-cooked meals and stay with local families. Find a homestay, call the host and book directly.

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  • 1,930 homestays in 46 places
  • Reviews from real guests
  • Call the host, book directly, no fees

What is TripToPahar?

TripToPahar is a free directory of family-run homestays in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim and the Dooars. Compare photos, rooms, prices and guest reviews. Then call the host and book directly. Travelers pay no booking fees, and our team checks every listing marked Verified.

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How it works

How does booking a homestay work?

  1. Kanchenjunga seen from Pelling in Sikkim1

    Choose your mountain

    Search a destination such as Darjeeling, Sittong or Lava, or a landmark like Tiger Hill, and filter by price, guests and amenities.

  2. A cosy wood-panelled homestay room with a double bed2

    Compare homestays

    See real photos, room types and prices, meals, policies and reviews from guests who stayed.

  3. A home-cooked thali served at a homestay3

    Call the host and book

    Tap Call to Book or send your dates. You book and pay the host directly: no middleman, no booking fees.

Why TripToPahar

Homestays the way the hills do them

TripToPahar is a regional directory, not a booking site. We help you find the right family to stay with, then step aside so you can talk to them directly.

How we check homestays

  • Family-run stays

    Homestays run by local families in the hills, with home-cooked food and hosts who know the trails.

  • Checked before they go live

    Our team reviews every listing, and each page shows which documents were verified.

  • Reviews from real guests

    Only travelers who contacted a homestay through TripToPahar can review it.

  • Book direct, no fees

    You agree the room, dates and price with the host and pay them directly. We never add a commission.

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Common questions about booking a homestay

What is TripToPahar?

TripToPahar is a directory of homestays in the Himalaya and North Bengal: Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, the Dooars and the villages around them. You can compare photos, rooms, prices and reviews, then call the host and book directly.

Is TripToPahar free to use?

Yes. Searching, saving and contacting homestays is free for travelers. You pay the host directly for your stay.

How do I book a homestay?

Tap Call to Book to speak to the host, or send the Contact Homestay form with your dates and number of guests. You agree on the room, dates and price with the host directly.

Do I pay through TripToPahar?

No. You pay the host directly by UPI, bank transfer or cash, as you agree with them. TripToPahar does not take payments or add booking fees.

What does Verified mean?

Our team has checked the host's identity or the homestay's registration, and the property's address. Always confirm details with the host before you travel.

How do I list my homestay?

Choose List your homestay, create a host account and add your homestay's details, rooms, photos, amenities and policies. Our team reviews every listing before it goes live. Listing is free.

More answers are in the help centre.

For homestay hosts

Welcome more guests to your homestay

List your homestay for free and get found by travelers planning their trip to the hills.

  • Free listing, no commission on bookings
  • Travelers call you and send their dates directly
  • Show your rooms, food and views with photos
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Morning mist over the forested hills around Sittong