Humro Home Siddharth Homestay Dawaipani Preferred
Property Type - Homestay
Address - Dawaipani
3 Rooms
- 1 Floor
- Check-In 12:00pm
- Check-Out 11:00am
Outside View:
Property Description:
Orientation
There is a story behind the name Dawaipani. It is said that many decades ago, a Britisher was riding his horse in this area when he was bitten by an insect and his leg was infected. In a futile search for medical aid, he stopped to drink some water from a stream flowing nearby and also cleaned the infected part of his leg with the water. The legend goes that his leg was thereafter miraculously healed and this story led to the village being christened “Dawaipani”, which literally means “Water that heals”. However, there is no such spring in the village itself as of now. There are some mineral springs further down the hill and inside the deep forests that can be reached on foot.
Dawaipani Siddharth Homestay sits about 6-7 steps climb downwards from the main road. The view from here is breathtaking, with the gorge dropping down before you and the mountain range just beyond.
Dawaipani is a village just 20 km from Darjeeling town. It is located on the hill behind Darjeeling. If you have ever been to Darjeeling Mall and have seen the hills towards the east of the town, Dawai Pani would be the village just directly opposite you.
The main activities are village walks, soft treks, birding, or just simply enjoying the exquisite weather. Like most offbeat destinations, Dawaipani does not offer you typical sightseeing options. From Dawaipani to Peshok Road hike is a popular trek. The distance is about 4 km and can be covered in less than an hour. There are also trek routes that will take you to the popular tourist destination of Lamahatta (about a 3-hour trek). There is another forested trek route that goes to the 3rd mile / Rangeroon area from here. More serious trekkers may also avail of a hike to Tiger Hill sunrise point. Birding here is also a popular activity. A variety of Babblers, Flowerpeckers, Sunbirds, Spiderhunters, Munia, Silverbill, Wagtail, Pipit, Rosefinch, Bluefinch, Tit, and other varieties of birds can be easily sighted here.
Dining Hall
Garden
Wake up service
Luggage Carrying Assistance
Room Service
Smoking Allowed within premise
Dining Area
BBQ Facility 
Special Meal on Request
Packaged Water 
In Room Breakfast
Open Parking
Car Rental
Airport / Station Transfer 
Unmarried Couples Allowed
Single / Bachelor allowed
Hiking
Food and Dining
Location / Accessibility
A number of tourist places are available within a short drive of Dawaipani. Darjeeling – 20 km Lamahatta – 8 km NJP – 80 km Kalimpong – 43 km Rangaroon – 18 km Sittong – 31 km
The village of Lamahatta is about 8 km away and you can visit Lamahatta Park. Takdah is 15 Km away, a short drive that takes you to the famous Rungli Rungliot tea estate. You can also cover the popular sightseeing spots of Darjeeling town, which is about an hour's drive from here.
There is 01 standard double bedded room that can accommodate 2 persons with one washroom, which is why we recommend that the property is utilized by one family at a time. Apart from this, if there are more members, then there is another room that can house 2 people and one person can take the divan in the sitting room. Hence a family of 5 can book the whole homestay.
Host Overview:
Mr. Dipendra Rai -
Male
About Your Host
Mr Dipendra Rai is a local. He completed basic training at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI). He used to be a professional guide earlier. His knowledge of the region comes in handy for guests. He has a small plot of tea bushes. Instead of sending the product to the factory, he makes tea at home through an indigenous process.
Room Details:
| Room Type | No of Rooms | Occupancy | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | 1 | 3 | |
| Standard | 2 | 2 |
Attached Toilet
Soap
Western Comode
Geyser
Double Bed
Double Single
Clothes Rack
Trash Cans
Carpeted
Socket Near Bed
Bottle of Water
Towels
Map:
Direction
Direct cars/taxis are available from the airport, NJP, and Siliguri to Dawaipani through NH 10. The total distance is around 70 km from Siliguri and it will take around 2-3 hrs. to reach. From tin, mile take the right turn, which will go straight down, very steeply winding and binding its way through the dense pine forest. You also can reach Dawaipani from Darjeeling via Ghoom.
Dawaipani area can be reached through Peshok Road, which connects Darjeeling with Kalimpong. The stretch between Jorebungalow and Teesta Bazar on this road is called Peshok Road. The road itself is quite beautiful and there are small villages along the road. Two such villages are the 3rd mile and the 6th mile. The name of the place indicates the approximate distance from the Jorebungalow crossing.
From both the 3rd mile and 6th mile there is a Northbound road that can take you to Dawaipani. The road from 3rd mile is more obvious and difficult to miss. This is also the original road to reach Dawaipani, but the road itself is not in good condition. The 6th-mile road is more recent, and in better condition and the distance is also shorter. However, unlike the 3rd-mile road, this road does not originate at exactly the 6th mile but is about 500 meters away from the village. From here, take a left where the road climbs - Dawaipani is about 6.5 Km from this turning.
The village of Lamahatta is about 8 km away and you can visit Lamahatta Park. Takdah is 15 Km away, a short drive that takes you to the famous Rungli Rungliot tea estate. You can also cover the popular sightseeing spots of Darjeeling town, which is about an hour's drive from here.
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