At a Glance

The Samthar Farm House has been created by converting an abandoned Lepcha tribal farmhouse into a comfortable country residence while preserving its natural stone and old timber construction. The house nestles in a clump of pines, with a terraced nature garden rising to the rocky outcrop at the top of the hill. The natural landscape has been retained.

The view rivals Tiger Hill (near Darjeeling). Sunrise and sunset views can simply be described as breathtaking. The house has a unique ambience. The lounge and dining area has old wooden floors, rafters and ceiling. Furnishing is in traditional weaves.

In the evening’s local millet beer fermented in leaves in keeping with ” grandmothers” recipes is brewed on the spot, and served in traditional containers.
Dining is an experience. The table service is immaculate, and oil lamp and candlelit dinners are the norms. Our home-cooked meals have been researched from Indian, Western, Chinese, Tibetan, and Nepalese recipes.

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