Sanchari Sur Visited on May - 2022 Rustic and truly offbeat

We visited Tandrabong this May. Early though it was, rains accompanied us through the time and gave us no opportunity to see the might Kanchenjungha! But that is not what this review is about. It is about the experience of staying at this quaint homestay. In one word, it was a fantastic experience. The place truly embodied a forest home wrapped in trees, flowers, birds, and insects. The evenings are especially beautiful. Hospitality is never a question with any of the hill folks since their innate warmth and love permeates their delightful behaviour. Food is as homely as you can get while on a tour and that comes as a relief when traveling with kids. Overall, wonderful! Considering the location, please remember to carry ample supply of candles, torches and power banks since electricity might not be a consistent factor.

Shreya Bhattacharjee Visited on April - 2022 Wonderful experience in a beautiful homestay

We went to Tandrabong and I think I made the right decision choosing rucksack. Home stay was just beautiful and the local people are very good. You don't have to go anywhere just stay there and enjoy the peaceful moment of your life and I can tell that you want to go there again and again just to enjoy the environment of that place.

Arindam Visited on April - 2022 A very good experiance

It was a very good experiance. The food was also good.

PRIYA DHARA Visited on December - 2021 In one word just wonderful place.

We choose this place for our honeymoon trip and our trip was so beautiful we cnt describe in word .Beautiful place and the people also(sima ji,mama,and other ).we visit again very soon with full family..

Nirmalya Chatterjee Visited on November - 2021 Highly recommended

Recently visited a trip arranged by Rucksack, thanks to them. Stay is pretty good, host is very cordial, nice food, nice stay, rooms are cozy, overall superb. Thanks Rucksack, will definitely travel with you. Overall I would give 4.7 out of 5.

Arighna Gupta Visited on November - 2021 Excellent location to enjoy the serenity

Had a pleasant stay at Tandrabong. Excellent location to enjoy the serenity. Best time to visit during full moon. Awesome hospitality & cleanliness at its best and those people of homestay made us feel like a part of their family.

Rumi Das Visited on November - 2021 Had a great experience

Had a great experience staying at Tandrabong Homestay through Rucksack. Wonderful hospitality and clean premises. Definitely recommend!

Deep Gupta Visited on November - 2021 Truly memorable experience

We have visited Tendrabong this Diwali. The serene environment, calming nature coupled cordial stuff, make the whole experience truly memorable. All travel enthusiasts should visit this place once.

Kakali De Visited on October - 2021 Really offbeat

বেড়ানোর গ্রুপ থেকে তথ্য পেয়ে বুক করেছিলাম হোম স্টে। দুদিন মজুয়া, দুদিন তন্দ্রাবং আর একদিন সীমানাদারা। তিনটে এক্কেবারে অফবিটের অফবিট। নিউ জলপাইগুড়ি স্টেশনে আমাদের দুটো ইনোভা অপেক্ষা করছিল। ঠিক হল আমরা অনেক চা বাগান, মিরিক, গোপালধারা টি এস্টেট দেখে মজুয়া পৌঁছাব। মিরিক লেকে বোটিং, চা বাগানের ফটোসেশন শেষে সন্ধ্যায় আমরা গন্তব্যে পৌঁছাতে পারলাম। মজুয়ার অরণ্যবাস এক কথায় অসাধারণ। দিনরাত অদ্ভুত পোকার শব্দ, সাথে ঝর্নার গর্জন।মানেভঞ্জন থেকে নিচে নামতে হয়। রাস্তার বেশিরভাগই ভাল। দুপাশে জংলী ফুলের অদ্ভুত রং ও রূপ। নিস্তব্ধতার মাঝে হেঁটে কতদূর যে গিয়েছিলাম কে জানে। সবাই জলে নেমে খুব মজা করলাম। কি ঠাণ্ডা জল! সকালে শীতের পোশাক না লাগলেও রাত্রে লেগেছিল। এখান থেকে সাইট সিয়িং গিয়েছিলাম চিত্রে, মেঘমা, টংলু আর টুমলিং। অসাধারণ। কিন্তু মেঘের কারণে সেদিন কাঞ্চনজঙ্ঘা অধরা রইল। হোম স্টে এবং খাওয়া দাওয়া বেশ ভালো। দুদিন কাটিয়ে রওনা দিলাম তন্দ্রাবংয়ের উদ্দেশ্যে। মজুয়া ও তন্দ্রাবং এর মাঝের দূরত্ব এতটাই যে আমাদের মনে হয়েছিল: "অফবিটের অফবিট, বেড়ে গেল হার্টবিট"। মজুয়া থেকে কিছুটা গিয়েই দেখা মিলল সেই বহু কাঙ্ক্ষিত কাঞ্চনজঙ্ঘার। প্রায় পুরো যাত্রাপথ আমাদের সাথেই ছিল সে। সেদিন অনেকগুলি শোভাযাত্রা বেরিয়েছিল আর কিছু সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠানের কারণে রাস্তায় খুব যানজট ছিল। লামাহাটা ইকো পার্কের সামনে গাড়ির লম্বা লাইন। আমরা আর তাই পার্কে যাইনি। তখনও অনেক পথ বাকি। জানালেন ড্রাইভার দাদা। পথে অনেক নাম না জানা ঝোরা আর নানা রকম ফুলের সমাহার দেখতে দেখতে পৌঁছে গেলাম তন্দ্রাবং। আমরা যেখানে ছিলাম সেখানে চারটে ঘর আর সবই শুধুই আমাদের দুদিনের জন্য। ঘরের চতুর্দিকে নাম না জানা ফুলের গাছ, পাতাবাহার, অজস্র প্রজাপতি, পাখি আর একটানা ঝিঁ ঝিঁ পোকার শব্দ। একদম নিস্তব্ধতার মাঝে আমাদের আড্ডা, সাথে চা, কফি, মুড়ি মাখা। সব মিলিয়ে টুর তো জমে ক্ষীর। সন্ধ্যেবেলায় এই হোম স্টের ওনার নিজের এলেন আমাদের সাথে কুশল বিনিময় করতে। খুব ভাল মহিলা। সদা হাস্যমুখ। উনি নিজে একটি পদ রান্না করেছিলেন বোর্ডার দের জন্য। খাবার সুস্বাদু। পরের দিন সকালে পায়ে পায়ে কিছুটা এগিয়ে গেলাম। হেঁটে প্রায় ২০ মিনিট গিয়ে পেলাম একটা খুব সুন্দর ঝর্ণা। সকলে সেখানে নেমে অনেক মজা করলাম আর ছবি তো তুলতেই হবে। FB তো অপেক্ষা করে আছে। সারাদিন বাচ্চাদের হৈ চৈ আর আমাদের সংসারের কচকচানি। এরপর বেরিয়ে পড়লাম ডেলোর দিকে। সেখানে আমার পুত্র প্যারা গ্লাইডিং করল। তারপর পার্কের মধ্যে থেকে কাঞ্চনের বুকে সূর্যাস্ত দেখেতে দেখতে সন্ধ্যা হয়ে গেল। এভাবেই কেটে গেল পুরো দিন। পরদিন ভোরবেলা ৪ টের সময় গাড়ি এল। যাওয়া হল সূর্যোদয় দেখতে রিশপ থেকে। রাতের অন্ধকার থাকতেই আমরা অপেক্ষা করছিলাম। ওখানে আর কেউ ছিল না। কিছুক্ষণ পর শুরু হল কাঞ্চনজঙ্ঘার গায়ে রঙের খেলা। ধীরে ধীরে সোনার বর্ণ ঘুমন্ত বুদ্ধ আমাদের মোহিত করে দিল। এত সুন্দর তা ভাষায় প্রকাশ অসম্ভব। যাহোক তারপর ফিরে আসার পর চা সহযোগে এক প্রস্থ গল্পের পর ব্যাগ গুছিয়ে জলখাবার খেয়ে ১১.৩০ টা নাগাদ রওনা দিলাম সীমানাদারার পথে। এখানেও পথের বাঁকে বাঁকে ফুল আর ঝর্ণা। এই পথের শুরুতে শুধু নিস্তব্ধতার মাঝে আমাদের দুটো গাড়ি। বন্য গন্ধ, জলের কলকল ছলছল আর পোকার একটানা ডাক। একটা জায়গায় শুনতে পেলাম ঘণ্টার টানা শব্দ। কোথাও লোকালয় নেই। একটু অবাক হয়ে সেটা বাকিদের জানালাম। শুনে ড্রাইভার দাদা বললেন এটা একটা পোকার শব্দ। ছোটো পাখির মত দেখতে হয়। নেপালীতে এদের বলে ঝাউকির। আর এক জায়গায় এই শব্দ শুনলাম। এদিনের যাত্রা ২ ঘণ্টায় শেষ। পৌঁছালাম সীমানাদারা। হোম স্টেতে ঢোকার পথটি খুব সুন্দর। রাস্তার দুধারে ঝাউ গাছের সারি। এর মাঝে মাঝে বাহারি ফুল ফুটে উঠেছে। কসমস এর ঝোপ। একজন মহিলা ও একজন পুরুষ আমাদের উত্তরীয় দিয়ে উষ্ণ অভ্যর্থনা জানালেন। এখানেও কাঠের বাড়ি। সবটাই প্রকৃতি। এরপর দুপুরের খাবারের পর একটু বিশ্রাম নিয়ে আবার হেঁটে এদিক ওদিক করলাম। পাশেই ছিল একটা মাঠ। ছেলেরা ফুটবল খেলছিল। আমাদের ছেলেরাও সেখানে পৌঁছে গেল। আর আমরা দেখতে লাগলাম পাহাড়ের কোলে সূর্যাস্ত। সেই মায়াবী মুহূর্তগুলো ক্যামেরবন্দী করলাম। রাত্রিবেলায় উল্টো দিকের পাহাড়ে হাজার হাজার আলোর জোনাকি জলে উঠল। কি অপরূপ লাগছিল। উদাস মনে ভাবলাম আমাদের বেড়ানোর দিনও শেষ। পরের দিনই ট্রেন। যাই হোক সেদিন রাত থেকেই সবার আলোচ্য বিষয় আমাদের পরবর্তী গন্তব্য। এই হোম স্টে আর খাওয়া দাওয়াও বেশ ভাল। যাহোক এবারের মত পাহাড়কে বিদায় দিতেই হবে।সকালে ব্রেকফাস্ট সেরে আমরা নিউ জলপাইগুড়ির দিকে অগ্রসর হলাম। তিস্তায় রাফটিং আজ তো করতেই হবে। ব্যাস। নেমে পড়লাম। টিকিট কেটে তৈরি। সেদিন দশমী হওয়ায় বোট কিছু কম ছিল। তাই অপেক্ষা করতে হল। একটা গাড়ি আমাদের নিয়ে গেল নদীর পাড়ে। সেই রাস্তা পুরো পাথুরে আর বিপজ্জনক। মনে হচ্ছিল গাড়িটা উল্টেই যাবে। দুরু দুরু বুকে পৌঁছালাম নদীর পাড়ে। তারপর বোট। বড় বড় ঢেউয়ে যখন বোট ঘুরছিল, মাথার ওপর দিয়ে জল যাচ্ছিল, তখন ভয় আর উত্তেজনায় আমরা কাঁপছিলাম আর ভগবানকে স্মরণ করছিলাম। ভালোয় ভালোয় জল থেকে উঠে সেই ভয়াবহ রাস্তা দিয়ে গাড়িতে উঠে আবার আমাদের গাড়ির কাছে এলাম। এখানে আমাদের ঘণ্টা তিনেক সময় লেগেছিল। আর একটা কথা; এখানে সেই ঘণ্টার টানা শব্দ শুনেছি আমরা। এত গাড়ির আওয়াজের মাঝেও এই শব্দ বন্ধ হয়নি। ৪ টের সময় এক রেস্তোরাঁয় খেয়ে আমরা স্টেশনে পৌঁছালাম ঠিক ৬ টায়। আমার গল্পটি ফুরোলো ন'টে গাছটি মুরোলো......

Gargi Ankur Ghosh Visited on November - 2021 Their support is truly appreciated

The stay experience in Tendrabong was very good .. Inspite of very bad weather the resort staffs had done their best, to make our stay delightful.. Their support is truly appreciated.... we had 3 nights stay and because of the heavy shower power was not available the entire time, hence a little suggestion that, if possible arrange 1 inverter or small hand driven generator for such unusual circumstances.. Rooms are pretty good and matched our expectations... Overall it was a good stay... Thank you Rucksack !!

Purandha Biswas Visited on November - 2021 Experience was so great

Recently came back from Tandrabong. the stay experience was so great that didn't feel like coming back. all thanks to Rucksack for arranging it and to the host for their amazing hospitality

Sumit Das Visited on October - 2021 Hope to visit again..

It was really nice to spend 2 nights at the property in Tandrabong. The cottages, ambience, food and hospitality were fantastic! Hope to visit again..

Somnath Chakraborty Visited on October - 2021 Great Place

Visited tandrabong ... Highly recommended ...

Abhirupa Das Visited on October - 2021 Had A great experience

Had A great experience in Khakha valley and Tandrabong.From ambience to service everything was perfect. Everything was as it was showed in the pictures.Ramesh Bhaiya in Kharkha valley and everyone(as there were 3,4 people there) in Tandrabong were amazing hosts I have ever seen.Overall I am fully satisfied with trip❤️ Just at one point I want to drag ur attention that While visiting the places we have observed that in both of the places we need to go through some stairs for reaching the cottages but it was not mentioned in the page. It should be mentioned there bcs many people travel with senior citizens for them it will be tough if they suddenly faced this thing after reaching there.. But apart from this I will give 5/5 for everything..Nd will suggest everyone to visit at least once. Keep Growing Rucksack ❤

Saswata Paul Visited on October - 2021 such a wonderful experience

It was such a wonderful experience in Relli & Tandrabong. The beauty of those places were Mesmerizing & the hospitality was unmatchable. Thanks Rucksack for the arrangement.

Samyadip Mondal Visited on August - 2021 Amazing experience

Visited Tandrabong few days before.hospitality was just amazing. Very nice experience in Tandrabong.lt was good.. amazing view from the homestay Behaviour of staffs are very friendly. Hoping to visit again..

Anindita Basu Visited on March - 2021 Very nice experience in both Simanadara and Tandrabong

We had a very nice experience in both Simanadara and Tandrabong in the district of Kalimpong. It took four hours to reach Simanadara from New Jalpaiguri station by car on 27th April. I went with my mother,uncle and aunt who were all senior citizens. The car dropped us right at the homestay, despite its rather obscure location in the lap of mountains. Rajesh bhaia welcomed us with warmth in a special manner. Next day we reached Tandrabong. It took one hour to reach Tandrabong from Simanadara. We were amazed by the beauty, tranquility and serenity of the place and were overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of them. In both the homestays the tidyness of the rooms and decoration of flowering plants left an indelible impression on our minds.

Indira Mondal Visited on September - 2021 Nature and hospitality was just amazing

Visited Simanadara and Tandrabong few days before. Tandrabong - The property, nature and hospitality was just amazing.

Sangsthita Debnath Visited on February - 2021 It was good

It was good.. Tandrabong a very nice place to explore nature.. We are quite happy abt the tour.. amazing view from the homestay.. Hospitality over there were so good. Hoping to visit again..👍🤘

Barenya Karmakar Visited on April - 2021 Best offbeat places

We visited Tandrabong and Kharkagaon on 12th April,2021.Both the places where the homestays are placed are awesome.Behaviour of staffs are very freindly and service was up to the mark.Keep in mind these are offbeat places and peaceful stay would be the priority and not a 5star treatment. Thanks Rucksack for your service.

Sutapa Bhowmik Visited on January - 2021 The place is super awesome

We completed a trip to Tandrabong this Sunday with Rucksack. The place is super awesome. The homestay was similarly beautiful in every aspect & we are overwhelmed with the kind hospitality that the homestay owners & the driver provided in our 2night stay. The foods served was too yummy & all our needs were taken care of very politely. We were a group of 5 couples and we had a really good time spending there. It was worth planning the trip with Rucksack. Will recommend Rucksack as we had a wonderful experience. Hope to plan a new destination with Rucksack again soon. Thank you for arranging a trip worth cherishing.

Paramita Sarkar Visited on January - 2021 All places have their unique equivalent beauty

Recently we visited Tandrabong, Kharka valley, Simanadara and Relli. All places have their unique equivalent beauty which is inexperienced unless you visit. All people are well behaved and maintained the rooms. Thanks to Rucksack for all arrangements and cooperation.

Santanu Roy Visited on January - 2020 A must visit place

Recently visited tandrabong & it was mind blowing . A must visit place . thank you rucksack for the hospitality .

Arnab Bhattacharjee Visited on January - 2020 Sensational place !

Sensational place ! Sobai ke recommend korbo jawar jonno😊

Surojit Maitra Visited on December - 2019 Darun jaiga

Amra recent 26 th december. 2019 gieachilam puro family. through rucksack. tandrabong. onek din por mon ta valo hoiea galo

Monalisha Kanjilal Visited on December - 2019 Beautiful experience

Dear Rucksack recently we visited Tanderbong. it is beautiful experience. thanks for everything....

Sankha Chatterjee Visited on November - 2019 Excellent hospitality

Visited end of November. Very nice place for nature lover. Excellent hospitality 👌

Swarna Basak Visited on October - 2019 Lovely ambiance

We visited Tandrabong in Kalimpong last week. Ambiance was lovely and the people were very helpful there. Food was also good. Thank you Rucksack 😊

Sonali Bhattacharya Visited on July - 2019 Wonderful place

wonderful place and very good hospitality of Rucksack Tondrabong💟💟💟😊😊

Sarmistha Sen Visited on June - 2019 Beautiful nature with beautiful people

We have been to Tandrabong last June.Beautiful nature with beautiful people. Lovely homestay with warm hospitality Jesan and his family members are very good person.

Partha Kumar Roy Visited on June - 2019 A great place to enjoy

On the very outset, we thank Rucksack for suggesting us to go to Milon Dara & Tandrabong. We cannot explain in words how much we enjoyed. While it was raining at Milon Dara, we could not see the mighty Himalayan range but could feel what can be seen from there. Both the places are home stay. I feel these are more then home stay. Freshly prepared food with mostly fresh organic vegetables from their own garden. The people are more than helping type. Other than the package food, they happily prepared snacks like chicken mono etc whatever we had ordered. Tandrabong is a hamlet where clan of Lepchas stay. The Lepcha king, during 1850 donated the land for them to start a settlement. The oldest house, built during 1852, still stands & joint family stays there. All the settlers are relatives & today the population, as informed to us, is around 150. The land is v fertile & give 4 crops/year. It is a valley deep inside a forest where sun & cloud play hide & seek. A great place to enjoy ,relax & to be a part of Lepcha family. Here the whole family works. Thanks Rucksack We have decided that like last year, we will hv our vacation through Rucksack only. Thanks again.

Imon Roy Visited on February - 2019 loved the experience 😊

We have been to Tandrabong this February...amazing place & awesome hospitality...loved the experience 😊

Ayub Alam Visited on November - 2018 One should be there to feel the nature

We were in Kashyone and Tandrabong on 21st to 24th Nov,2018. Firstly i`d like to say that the place is same as it shown in pictures. Homestay was situated just beside the reshi river. This cannot be described in words. One should be there to feel the nature as well as to get the taste of a valley. Tandrabong is few miles away from pedong. From Tandrabong we have heard the songs of Birds. Basically is`s a lepcha village, but the owner was so kind and his son too is the most obidient one I have ever seen in my life. One speciality is the honey in morning breakfast. Thanks a lot team for giving us the opportunity to witness such beauty of nature.

Saumya Biswas Visited on November - 2018 Comfortable place

Last week we visited Kashyone Valley and Tandrabong. We booked the stays through Rucksacks. Both the stays were comfortable enough, intact in Tandrabong it was much better than what we expected to find in a remote place like this. The food provided in the package was really nice and healthy. Overall it was good experience of spending 3 days in the lap of nature at its best.

Soumalya Bhadra Visited on October - 2018 Such a beautiful place

Just returned from an excellent 4 days trip to tandrabong. I must thank team Rucksack for finding such a beautiful place in the lap of nature. People who want stay in calm, pollution free, serene place along with view of snow capped mountain and lush green Forrest all around you, this is the best place as per me to stay. Though unfortunately we missed the mountain view due to dense cloud and fog. Still sure will enjoy it. Our homestay owner, the lepcha family were so good and friendly, u will surely miss then after returning back. Hospitality was great and foods are also good due to all organic vegetables they use to cook from their own farm. Must visit place from there for a day trip is aritar, mankhim, reshikhola and mulkharka. Overall it was a great experience and waiting to witness many more off beat destinations with team Rucksack.

Rahul Nabab Visited on October - 2018 Darun Hospitality

Great experience last year October...darun hospitality..😊 thanks Rucksack.

Tuhinangshu Mukherjee Visited on July - 2018 God's Valley

Review after Tendrabong visit. Monsoon beautified the hills like a God's Valley .. Homestay owners made us feel like we are the part of their family.. You may feel special hospitality which has no further intention... If you want to take a break and want to spend 2-3 days with out checking mails, fb notification, insta posts, this might be a good option for you. You can see the clouds sailings over the valley, you can only hear chirmp from birds and insects(mainly Cricket)..some morning prayers somewhere in the hill church might feel you holy in the morning... Thanks to Rucksack for finding a spot like this.

Tarun Sircar Visited on June - 2018 Waste of time

Just visited. Waste of time and money

Shuvajit Dastidar Visited on May - 2018 Speechless location

I along with my friends got the opportunity to spend two days in the lap of mother nature. Thanks to Rucksack. We took our own cab and our destination was Tandrabong. At the time when we were approaching that place we felt a little bit uncomfortable as the place is very remote and the mobile network don't work very efficiently there. But after we got into that place we just got speechless. The soothing weather and the green surroundings took all the Hecks of our journey within a moment. Rooms were very clean, food was just like in our home and the hospitality of that Lepcha family never let us feel that we were out of our home.They took care of our all needs. It was a short but memorable journey and of course the first one with RUCKSACK. We are looking forward for more journeys in future with RUCKSACK. Thanks again. Keep up doing this fine job and let us help in exploring this type of beautiful places.

Anindita Ani Visited on April - 2018 Awesome hospitality

I have been fortunate enough to visit this Lepcha village near Kalimpong( Tandrabong) and returned yesterday with warm memories, awesome hospitality and very tasty home made food, fresh from the garden and cooked by the ladies in the homestay. My stay there for 3 days passed off like a dream.. snuggled into the dreamy lap of the mountain the bamboo cottages are but an abode in heaven. I was overwhelmed by the traditional welcoming ceremony by the people there and was served local tea( a fermented wheat concoction which soothes the tired limbs and warms one up during wintry chill). I wouldn’t mind visiting the place once again.

Chiranjib Das Visited on September - 2017 Experience was beyond amazing

Stayed there for 1 night and the entire experience was beyond amazing. A home stay and couple more native people's home in the middle of nowhere. Peaceful environment, beautiful view and on top of that the hospitality was amazing. A must visit place, specially for the people who loves to explore North Bengal.