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Charkhole Dara Homestay

Lava / Lolegaon · Darjeeling

Charkhole, Kalimpong, Lulagaon Khasmahal, West Bengal 734301, India

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4.68
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Ranked #20 in Darjeeling· #24 of 935 overall

Last scored Jul 19, 2026

Confidence tier: Deep review (20+ recent reviews) How we score

Scored from 40 guest reviews in the last 24 months.Range: Sep 20, 2024 - May 3, 2026.How we score

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The Five Pillars

Shelter

high confidence4.8 / 5
"Numerous guests highlight that the rooms are clean, comfortable, spacious, and well-maintained, describing them as spotless and cozy."

Water

low confidence4.5 / 5
"A guest confirmed that essential amenities, including a geyser for hot water, are available."

Hearth

high confidence4.6 / 5
"The hosts, Diwas and his wife, are widely celebrated for their exceptional warmth, helpfulness, and top-notch hospitality. The home-cooked food is frequently described as delicious, light, and comforting."

One guest reported a highly stressful double-booking incident where they were forced to check out early with senior citizens.

Path

low confidence4.5 / 5
"Guests mention that cars can drive right up to the homestay at the top of the hill, and shared taxis are easily accessible from Salugara."

View

high confidence5.0 / 5
"Unanimous praise for the breathtaking, 180-degree panoramic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, which are directly visible from the beds, windows, and balconies."

Google rating

4.8

Based on 63 Google reviews

Recent reviews

Google's AI summary · aggregated over all 63 reviews

Guests mention this homestay offers clean, comfortable rooms and delicious, homely food. They also highlight the breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga from the windows and balconies. Visitors appreciate the warm hospitality and friendly staff, noting it's a peaceful haven for a relaxing getaway.

Showing 20 of 63 total Google reviews. Pillar scores use Google's full-review AI summary above.

Anik Maitra

May 3, 2026

​We had a wonderful experience at this homestay. The warm hospitality and clean, comfortable rooms made us feel right at home. The local food was delicious, and the hosts went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. ​Highly recommended for anyone seeking a peaceful and authentic getaway!

ROHAN GUPTA

Apr 17, 2026

One of my fav

SANGEETA NEOGI

Apr 10, 2026

Really good experience, has beautiful views and a beautiful environment. Loved being there. A clean homestay, adorned with flowering plants.

Pritam halder

Apr 10, 2026

Rooms are very cleen. Service is too good. People are too friendly,

KAUSHiK ADHiKARi

Mar 23, 2026

Nice place to reboot your mental health.

Pratima Nandi

Mar 6, 2026

Stayed here with my partner on 2 March,2026. for 1 night and had a wonderful experience. The homestay is peaceful with a beautiful Kanchenjunga view, clean rooms, and very kind hosts. Perfect place for couples looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway.

Subrata Chakrabarti

Feb 8, 2026

Had a wonderful experience staying at Dara Homestay Charkhole .. very friendly host .. simple yet very tasty food .. the hostess tried to serve everything with a smile .. fantastic ambience .. stayed in the first floor room and enjoyed the stay .. to the hilt .. yeah ..

Saikat Gorai

Jan 27, 2026

The homestay itself was decent — good food, clean rooms, and a nice view. Unfortunately, none of that matters when the owner is dishonest and unprofessional. Despite a confirmed booking (2 months ago), the owner double-booked the property and forced us to check out before check out date giving little discount, creating a highly stressful situation. We were traveling with senior citizens, and this caused them a pathetic and extremely uncomfortable experience. There was no proper handling, no accountability, and no concern for guests’ inconvenience. What should have been a peaceful stay turned into unnecessary chaos due to the owner’s actions. I would not recommend this place unless you want to risk your stay being disrupted despite a confirmed booking. Beware of such cheaters thanks.

Samriddha Ganguly

Jan 21, 2026

Very simple rooms. Amazing view. The owner is amazing and very very friendly. The food she cooks is very light and homely. Very good place for friends, couple and family. Best part, my dogs enjoyed too.

Chupden Lepcha

Dec 15, 2025

A Peaceful Heaven in the Hills Charkhole Dara Homestay is a perfect place for anyone who wants peace, nature, and genuine hospitality. The location is absolutely beautiful, surrounded by greenery, fresh mountain air, and stunning views of the hills. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, making it feel like a home away from home.

APARESH DAS

Dec 5, 2025

Wonderful place

Subham Dutta

Nov 23, 2025

Best homestay in charkhole.. hospitality top notch. And you can see kanchanjanga form your bed 🛌

Ankita Mukhopadhyay

Nov 23, 2025

Wonderful experience....Exactly in the lap of Kanchenjunga...You could see Kanchenjunga from your windows..Warm hospitality..

Agniva Das

Nov 4, 2025

✨ My first solo trip to North Bengal ✨ I still don’t know why I never explored this part of Bengal earlier. One random day, I started planning and researching, and that’s when a friend suggested this hidden gem — Dara Homestay in Charkhole village, Kalimpong. Honestly, I was a little unsure at first, but Shamik da guided me throughout the journey. When I finally reached, it was pouring heavily, yet Chomit didi greeted me with a warm bowl of Maggi and tea — pure bliss! ☕🍜 The homely food, the serene silence, and that magnificent Kanchenjunga view from the balcony — I genuinely can’t decide what I loved the most. It was the perfect escape from city chaos, and I’d go back in a heartbeat. 🌿🏔️💚

Goutam Karmakar

Nov 3, 2025

Awesome place

Abhirup Das

Oct 8, 2025

We stayed here for 1 night with elderly person (age above 60) and small child (2.5 years). Location is really very good. Situated at the top of the hill though one can reach upto the homestay by car. Hospitality of the owner and his wife was really great. They are very very good person. They are always there to help you. Food was also very good. They have only 3 rooms which can comfortably accommodate 9 people. All necessary amenities including Wi-Fi and gyeser is available. It's not a professional type and so-called homestay. It's literally a "home-stay". Please visit and stay here and help the family to survive with ease and grow further.

HIRAKJYOTI BARMAN

Jul 27, 2025

The view from this homestay is breathtaking, hospitality is excellent, stay is very comfort nd excellent view of Mt. kanchenjunga is visible from the balcony.

Prayash Gurung

Jul 9, 2025

Charkhole nice place location very nice

Anusha Sen

Jun 22, 2025

This homestay has truly captured my heart. I'd love to come back here again and again – it never feels like a repeat. The owners are incredibly warm and welcoming, and their service is top-notch. Everything about this place is just perfect!

purbasha das

Jun 21, 2025

Lovely people lovely ambience ❤️ Warm hosting, great food, feels like family ❤️

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