THE CHINGTHAN FARM RETREAT
Drive through groves
of bamboo to a beautiful rustic heritage farmhouse which was built in 1833 and
remodeled in 1966. The Farm stay is run by Thendup Tashi and his wife, Pema, who
manage the 44-acre mountain farm which consists of open mixed forest of pine,
Himalayan alder, schima, chestnut, magnolia, rhododendrons, cherry and others.
THE CHINGTHAN FARM is tucked away far from the
crowds, in an idyllic countryside with a backdrop of the Khangchendzonga group
of peaks and the skyline of the Singelila Range. The heritage farmhouse was
built in 1833 and remodeled in 1966. The farmhouse has 44 acres mountain farm
which has pine, Himalayan alder, schima, chestnut, magnolia, rhododendrons,
cherry and other trees.
Sikkim is just slightly
bigger than the area of Delhi, but its size belies its richness of culture,
customs, heritage, flora and fauna.
The accommodation is simple and rustic with
five wood paneled rooms in the Tibetan style and private bathrooms with hot and
cold running water. . This is a fabulous place for gentle walks and an insight
into local Buddhist culture and life in the foothills of the Himalaya.