Host Info
Mr. Pema Sherpa
Gnathang
Young Pema Sherpa is a local villager and he runs his own homestay along with Daphter Bungalow with the help of his family. Being a guide as well, he is familiar with the region and is therefore adept at helping guests to be comfortable and find their way around.
Pema has been involved with Sikkim Tourism for many years as a caretaker of Daphter Bungalow. He is a soft spoken, gentle young man, always eager to make his guests comfortable. As there may be some issues at these altitudes, like electricity, running water, breathing problems etc., the Sherpa family's caring attitude provides much relief to tourists who may not be very familiar with the problems faced at high altitudes.
Even More...Activity
At 13,500 feet, visitors come here mainly to enjoy the cold weather and travel the well-known Old Silk Route. The views from here are, understandably, breathtaking.
Birders will delight in spotting the high altitude Himalayan birds. In summer, the valley is covered with beautiful coloured flowers which bloom in abundance.
Even More...Things to See
The Silk Route offers many stops of interest, chief among them being: ~ Kupup Lake, also know as Elephant Lake due to its shape ~ Thambi Viewpoint [which you must visit for viewing the sunrise] ~ the daunting and visibly dangerous Zigzag road with 100 sharp bends in a span of just 30 Kms ~ the world's highest Golf Course, Yak Golf Course located at 13,025 ft ~ Old Baba Mandir, where the actual bunker of Baba Harbhajan Singh is located
Weather
Gnathang remains completely snow covered from January to April and temperatures range between -5 to 2...
Gnathang remains completely snow covered from January to April and temperatures range between -5 to 2 degrees in the winter months. During summer, the mercury levels are better at between 7 and 15 degrees. The vista changes with the weather - completely white in winter, bursting with colours in the flowering season and golden during autumn when the grass becomes dry.
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Orientation
Gnathang Valley is the highest part of the Old Silk Route on the Indian side where accommodation is available. It is situated at 13,500 ft above sea level and hence the density of the air is low. It tends to be covered in heavy snow almost 6 months of the year. Our homestay here provides warm hospitality to tourists who aspire to travel the Silk Route.
The Property
Humro Home Pema Homestay is located very close to the famous Daphter Bungalow. Guests can also be accommodated if necessary at this historical bungalow as it is run by the same family. Daphter Bungalow was built in the year 1920 and used as a customs collection point during the British era. It was then taken over by the Sikkim Tourism department and is managed on a daily basis by the Sherpa family. It is probably the only structure there which made of stone.
Humro home Pema homestay is made of wood and bricks.
Food
We provide home cooked good food. we serve both veg ang non veg
Location
Gnathang Valley or Nathang Valley is popularly called the "Ladakh of the East India". Situated at the height of 13,000 ft. above the sea level Nathang Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Old-Silk-Route. Surrounded by snow-capped hills and mountain landscape.Chinese Watch Towers on Jelep La are clearly visible from Nathang valley in naked eyes.This area is being developed as a Ski point in Sikkim and now it is the closest ski resort from Calcutta. This is a remote valley with a meandering stream crisscrossing it. Nathang is the highest location to stay in the Indian part of the Old Silk Route. It is one of the remotest Tibetan habitations in Himalayas. Nathang Valley usually remains covered with thick snow from January to April. The long four-month of sub-zero temperature makes the valley a cold desert and one of the most beautiful parts of Himalayas.
There is space in front for vehicles to be parked. You will find small grocery shops a short walk away.
Room Tariff
| Room Type | AP Plan |
|---|---|
| Standard Room | ₹ 2500 |
Extra Person charge : Rs. 1250/- pax
GST extra as per applicable rate
Getting There
From Gangtok, travel eastwards via Tsongo Lake and Kupup to reach our homestay at Gnathang. It is approx.65 Kms from Gangtok.
NJP-Gnatnang=166KM 7-8 hrs Bagdogra(IXB)-Gnathang 17KM6, 8 hrs Gangtok -Gnathang 143KM, 5 hrs Pedong-Gnathang 85KM, 4.5 hrs Reshikhola-Gnathang 65KM 4 hrs Sillery Gaon-Gnathang 91KM 5 hrs Rongli-Gnathang 48KM 2.5 hrs
Even More...Nearby Places
Gangtok is about 65 Kms Aritar is about 72 Kms Bagdogra is about 187 Kms
About Rooms
- 6 Rooms in total, with 3 rooms in Daphter Bungalow and 3 rooms in Pema Homestay.
- All the rooms have attached Western style washroom but no geyser. Hot water is provided in buckets.