Luxury home with Mountain, River View in Kalimpong

Relimai Retreat is a family-run 3-bedroom boutique homestay on a peaceful 2.5-acre estate in Kalimpong with stunning views of Kanchenjunga and the Teesta River. Just 5 km from town, it's a home away from home for couples, families and small groups. Hosted by a couple who left city life, guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, hikes, local tours, farm-fresh meals and mixology sessions with Nischal, one of India's top bar consultants. Many say they arrive as strangers and leave feeling like family. The space We have three cosy king bedrooms with essential amenities such as attached bathrooms, Wi-Fi, a room heater for winters (oil radiator) and a 24*7 water supply (both hot and cold). The open kitchen is beautifully designed with essentials like a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, RO water and washing machine for guests to use as and when required. You may wish to cook on your own. (Please read "Other details to note" section for charges for additional services). The restaurants are all in town which is about 5km away. One can hire small local taxis from our area (except late night) for pick and drop to town. We have one person who does home delivery for most items but takes upto 1 to 2 hrs. We are at an altitude of 1470 metres, higher that the main Kalimpong town, therefore the temperature is much cooler than the rest of Kalimpong in summers. One bedroom on ground floor has twin beds that can be joined into a king size bed. This room is ideal for guests who have issues with knees. They can easily access living, kitchen dining area and large balcony on the same floor. The other two bedrooms are on the first floor with king sized bed. Both have access to a large terrace on the same floor where you can spend your mornings and evenings watching the mountain and valley view. Extra mattresses on the floor can be accommodated for max 2 people (for group of above 6 PAX), one on ground floor and the other in one of the bedrooms on first floor. Therefore we can only accommodate max 8 people. *** Please note that we don't have accommodation for the guests' drivers or staffs. However if you can let us know in advance, we can help you connect with smaller nearby homestays at a walkable distance from our place for their accommodation and food. (₹1000/- per person) Also, we recommend you to use our trusted drivers as they know our location (we don't take commission from drivers). We recommend guests to stay here for at least two to three nights. Most guests have regretted to not have booked longer. The sunset views are to die for. Besides basking in the views, guests can enjoy various activities such as reading sessions on the balcony, meditation amidst scenic views, or capturing birds eating mulberries and other fruits at the homestay. Within the property, one can just sit for hours enjoying the view. Our place is a birdwatcher's paradise where multiple species, including Mountain Hawk Eagle, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler, Square-Tailed Drongo Cuckoo, Great Barbet and Blue Throated Barbet, can be found. Guest access Guests have access to the entire home, i.e. the living room, kitchen, balcony, terrace, laundry, garden, farm and a forest trail that is part of our property. Other things to note Breakfast is complimentary, however for lunch and dinner you need to place the order a day in advance as everything is sourced and prepared fresh (no room service). We are a family run property, we serve simple Nepali thalis and Himalayan cuisine. Please note that we can only prepare one variety per order. You can always try the other option in your next meal. Meal Charges: - Vegetarian Meal: ₹550 per person - Non-Vegetarian Meal: ₹650 per person Beverages & Snacks: - Kalimpong Coffee: ₹150 - Masala Tea / Darjeeling Tea / Coffee / Ginger Honey - Lemon Tea / Hot Chocolate: ₹100 - Aerated Drinks: ₹100 per glass - French Fries: ₹200 - Fish Fingers: ₹300 Experiences & Services: - Mixology Session with Nischal: ₹5,000 for a group of up to 4 guests - Curated Day Hike: ₹3,000 - Washing Machine Usage: ₹500 per load - Dishwasher Usage: ₹500 per load - Dishwashing assistance for self-cooking guests: ₹300 per meal. - House supplies for self-cooking can be provided at additional cost, subject to availability. ******* About Meals: We prepare simple homemade Himalayan cuisine. Here are the options: Option 1: Traditional Nepali Thali- A hearty, wholesome platter showcasing the essence of our regional cuisine. Kalo Dal – Hearty black lentils native to our region. Alu Dum or Kewa Datshi – Spiced potato curry or a Bhutanese-style dish with local cheese and potatoes Seasonal Vegetable – Freshly cooked local greens sourced fresh from our garden or local farms Chicken - local Nepalese style OR Fish Curry ( For Non Veg) Paneer ( For Veg) Chutney – Tangy blend of tomato with Dalle (our fiery native chilli), with mint/ coriander/ peanuts or just tomato Churpi with Radish Achar – Local cottage cheese served with crunchy radish pickle Garden Fresh Lettuce Salad – Handpicked from our garden when available Fried Gold Finger – Good finger fryums, crisp-fried to perfection Rice (Roti available on request) Sweet Dish – A delightful dessert OR Option 2: Mountain Comfort Combo A generous, soul-satisfying meal often enjoyed as a main course in the hills. Momos – Steamed dumplings stuffed with seasoned local vegetables / Chicken Veg Chow Mein or Thukpa – Stir-fried noodles or a comforting noodle soup—both full of flavour and warmth Chutney – A zesty, homemade dip with just the right amount of heat Sweet Dish – A carefully selected sweet from our favourite local sweet shop OR Option 3. Continental non veg meal Saute' d Chicken with mushroom sauce Mashed potatoes / french fries Stirred fried Vegetables Bread roll Sweet Dish