In the beautiful district town and the land of orchid (Kalimpong) , you will be host by Mrs Manju Lal, wife of Late Capt. A.P. Lal who served in the Army and St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling as Head of the Political Science Department till retirement. Mrs Lal takes immense delight in interacting and helping the guests to provide a home away from home. She likes travelling, gardening, reading and entertaining guests. Mrs Lal also runs a British NGO connected with pre-school education. She and her husband have their own New Creation Play School on the campus.

Mrs Lal’s Homestay is situated above the junction of Upper Cart and Kanpur Road and spread over an acre, this cottage is popularly known as “Quiet” A short walk from the main town and away from the hustle-bustle of a crowded market, Quiet is not totally secluded. All commodities of daily life are easily available at a hand’s throw an SBI Atm just below, a full-fledged general store at 10 minutes walk and taxi service down the road. The host also provides a beautiful small ground-oriented with a beautiful garden and some playing equipment for the children to play. You can enjoy a beautiful font view from the porch. The garden and majestic mountain view with a quiet environment in the heart of the bustling city of Kalimpong makes it is a worthy stay to visit in the hill station. Free Wi-Fi and parking is also provided.

The host has 2 cottages to offer calm surroundings and beautiful sceneries. She offers affordable options to choose from -

• Cottage 1 is basically a family cottage and best enjoyed as such. It provides privacy and is exclusive. The entire cottage is Rs. 3300 a night. Breakfast free for genius guests. Available on request for all.
• Cottage 2 is an independent one room and bathroom HomeStay for single or double guests. It is Private and inspires artists and authors with its natural and colourful ambience. It is Rs. 2200 a night. Breakfast free for genius guests.Available on request for all.
• Meals: Breakfast Rs. 250/ (Continental or Indian on order.) Lunch.Rs. 350/ (Both Indian or Continental.) Breakfast and Dinner.Rs. 600/ ( Continental or Indian with local dishes.)
• However, For tourists interested in more gourmet cuisine, good hotels and restaurants are all around.

• Hiking & Trekking, Paragliding, Sightseeing, Mountain walk to the surrounding Durbin Dara, Mangal Dham, The Monastery, Golf Course and Army to the west. (Chargeable Respectively)
• Mrs Lal also provides Meditation and Reiki Healing for the more serious-minded tourists. She can avail of the facility free any time during their stay as this also lies within the campus.

• Smoking is strictly prohibited.
• Keep the stay and area clean as much as you can.
• Do not drink inside the room without the permission of the host.

• Carry Your government recognized ID cards.
• Carry Passport if you are from outside India.
• Carry medicines if you are on medication.
• Read the terms & conditions carefully.