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The Potala Homestay

Pedong · Darjeeling

4H8M+W67, Algarah, Paiengaon Forest, West Bengal 734314, India

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+91 97493 33392

3.25

Composite

Ranked #653 in Darjeeling· #718 of 880 overall

Last scored Jul 20, 2026

Confidence tier: Summary only (Google AI summary) How we score

Scored from 2 guest reviews in the last 24 months.Range: Mar 9, 2026 - Mar 9, 2026.How we score

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The Five Pillars

Shelter

low confidence5.0 / 5

"The room is described as very spacious with four beds, comfortable, and not cramped. The bathroom is clean and well maintained."

Water

insufficient data confidence— / 5

"There is no specific mention of hot water reliability, supply, or plumbing, though the bathroom is noted as clean and well maintained."

Hearth

low confidence5.0 / 5

"The owner is described as a very polite, kind elderly person who runs the homestay alone and genuinely cares about the guests."

Path

low confidence5.0 / 5

"The location is described as excellent, right in front of the Lava Police Station, making it very easy to find and offering a sense of safety."

View

insufficient data confidence— / 5

"There is no mention of the views visible from the rooms."

Google rating

5.0

Based on 6 Google reviews

Recent reviews

Showing 1 of 6 total Google reviews. Pillar scores use Google's full-review AI summary above.

Roumak Mondal

Mar 9, 2026

Potala Homestay Potala Homestay turned out to be a perfect stay at Algarah, especially for travellers going towards Sikkim via the Lava–Pedong road. At ₹500 per person, it offers far more than expected. The room is very spacious with four beds, comfortable enough for a group without feeling cramped. The bathroom is clean and well maintained, which made the stay stress-free. The location is excellent, right in front of the Lava Police Station, making it easy to find and giving a sense of safety. The owner is a very polite, kind elderly person who runs the homestay alone and genuinely cares about guests. Food is easily available just outside at Pamela Restaurant. Overall, a warm, comfortable, and extremely satisfying stay that I’d happily choose again.