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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.

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

No. You can search and call homestays as a guest. An account lets you save homestays, send inquiries, write reviews and follow up on support requests.

Type a destination such as Darjeeling, Sittong, Kalimpong or Lava in the search bar, or open Destinations. You can also search for a landmark, for example 'homestays near Tiger Hill'.

Use the filters for price per night, property type, amenities such as Wi-Fi, hot water or mountain view, number of guests, meals included and verified hosts.

Yes. The TripToPahar app for Android and iPhone has the same homestays, with Call to Book in one tap. Links to homestays open in the app once it is installed.

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.

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.

Prices are per room per night as the host lists them and can change with the season. Confirm the price, meals and any extra-guest charge with the host before you pay.

Many homestays ask for an advance to hold a room. Pay only after speaking to the host, ask for a written confirmation, and keep a record of what you paid. Check the homestay's cancellation policy first. TripToPahar does not take payments for stays, so refunds of an advance are agreed with the host.

Try calling at a different time; many hosts are out in the fields or guiding guests during the day. If a number is wrong, use Report this listing so our team can check it.

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.

By how well they match your search, ratings and reviews, how complete the listing is and how responsive the host is. Featured homestays are labelled.

No. Homestays are run independently by their hosts, and your booking is with them. We check documents for verified listings and act on reports, but we cannot guarantee any stay.

Open the listing and choose Report this listing. Our team checks every report.

Travelers who contacted the homestay through TripToPahar can review it once the host responded or a day has passed. Reviews must describe a real stay.

Yes. Open My reviews in your dashboard to delete a review, or open the homestay and choose Edit review.

We look for fake, abusive or paid reviews and remove those that break our guidelines. Hosts can reply publicly but cannot delete reviews.

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.

Search for it on the List your homestay page and upload an ownership document such as a homestay registration, trade licence or property paper. Our team reviews claims and gives you control of the listing.

Upload your homestay registration or ID and a proof of address from the host dashboard. Our team checks them and adds the badge when they are approved.

No. Travelers book and pay you directly. Optional Plus and Premium plans add more photos, a WhatsApp button, listing analytics and featured placement.

Choose Forgot password on the login page and follow the link we email you to set a new one.

Go to Account settings in your dashboard and choose Delete account. If you sign in with a password, you will be asked for it to confirm.

We use your data to run the service, such as saving homestays and passing your inquiry to the host you chose. We do not sell your personal data. See the privacy policy for details.