Sillery Gaon Homestay

Our Sillery Home Stay provides warm, classic, pleasant, and well-furnished rooms. There are 8 standard rooms available to prepare you for a magical time at Sillery Gaon. The homestay delivers sanitary, basic, delicious meals cooked over an open fire. The owner’s family serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. If visitors choose, a campfire with traditional folk music, bonfire, and grill can be organised.
Attractions:
Many nature-based viewing locations can be found in Sillery Gaon, which is surrounded by a lush forest and a flowing river stream. To get to such scenic locations from Sillery Gaon, visitors must journey through a densely forested area.
Tinchuley is one of Sillery Gaon’s most popular tourist sites. It is a good vantage point to see the snow-capped Mt Kanchenjunga, as well as the views of Sikkim, Jeep La, and Nathu La. Ramitey Dara is another of Sillery Gaon’s points of view Ramitey Dara, a beautiful vista, is about a 30-minute stroll away.
Ramitey Dara provides a panoramic view of the Teesta River’s 14 twists as it winds through the renowned Himalayas. Only the remains of Damsang Forts can be seen now, which were built in 1690 by the Lepcha monarch. A 30-minute hike will take you to Icche Gaon, another famous tourist attraction nearby.
Damsang Fort, which is located 4 kilometres from Sillery Gaon, is well worth a visit. The fort was erected in the 1690s by the local Lepcha King and is now in ruins. However, the journey to the fort via the forests and Cinchona plantation is well worth it. Pedong, Rishikhola, and Aritar surround Sillery Gaon. The settlement is near Pedong and is home to the highly regarded Sanghen Dorjee Monaster

If you are seeking a utopia surrounded by the mesmeric beauty of hills and lush flora, then Sillery Gaon should be your next holiday destination. This nearly unknown tiny hamlet’s pristine beauty will fill your heart with joy.
The forest’s solitude, the chirping of unknown unseen birds, and the lovely highland wind give this location a mysterious and romantic feel. In addition, the warmest locals in this area will win your heart like heaven. Because of its growing popularity, Sillery Gaon is also known as the “New Darjeeling.”

Sillery Gaon, a picturesque village located at an altitude of 6000 feet in the Kalimpong district of Darjeeling hills, is a great spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Sillery is a word derived from a plant that grows abundantly in this region of the Himalayas. There is also a Cinchona plantation in the vicinity, which was established by past British overlords as a source of Quinine. Sillery Gaon provides a breathtaking view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and the surrounding snow peaks.
This little hamlet has a relatively modest population of about 25-30 households. They are pleasant and always ready to greet guests with a smile. These people’s primary occupation is agriculture.
However, Sillery Gaon has recently become a famous tourist destination. As a result, the residents of the hamlet have embraced eco-tourism, and it has become an additional source of income.
Except for the monsoon season, Sillery Gaon has always had pleasant weather, making it a popular destination all year round. The settlement is surrounded by thick pine trees, with the only sound being the singing of birds. Sillery Gaon’s location is remarkable in that it offers a nearly 180-degree view of the Himalayas, with Nepal on the west, Sikkim on the north and east, and Bengal on the south. Sillery Gaon, at first view, appears to be a spot of remarkable natural beauty that entices visitors to spend some tranquil time there.