Home in Simana Basti

Some places you visit. This one stays with you. Perched at 7,500 feet in the misty pine forests of Simana Basti, our three private cottages offer something rare — a place where mountains fill your window, birdsong replaces your alarm clock, and every meal is cooked with love from our own kitchen. Whether you're here to breathe, reconnect, trek, or simply do nothing at all, Tranquill Getaway welcomes you home. This is not just a stay. It's an experience that people carry home in their hearts. The space What makes us different • One private cottage — just for your group, no strangers • 180° mountain views, including glimpses of Kanchenjunga on clear days • Genuine home-cooked meals — not hotel food — made fresh each day • Steps away from the legendary Simana Viewpoint on the Indo-Nepal border • A truly offbeat location: peaceful, unhurried, and beautifully connected to nature The Cottages: You get one exclusive cottage use of all three recently renovated cottages. Plus,, shared spaces with other guests. • One private cottage with an attached washroom • Each cottage has 2 queen-size beds (sleeps up to 4 per cottage) • Extra single mattresses available for additional guests • Each bathroom has a shower, dressing area, and electric geyser for hot water • A shared dining area where all your meals are served Inside the Property: • Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property (80 Mbps) • Free on-site parking • Dedicated workspace available • Inverter backup for uninterrupted power (8–10 hours capacity) • RO purified drinking water (Bisleri bottles available at extra cost) • Fridge access in the main kitchen for storing your items • Room cleaning available daily on request • Complimentary morning & bedtime tea — our little daily ritual for guests • Bonfire and BBQ facility available (extra charges apply — see Other Details) • Picnic area for outdoor meals and relaxed afternoons Accessibility: • Easily accessible — infant and senior citizen friendly • Pets warmly welcome (see house rules for pet guidelines) Surrounding Area: The property sits in an untouched corner of the Darjeeling hills, surrounded by dense pine forests. Wake up to misty mornings, walk amid the trees, and watch sunsets paint the Himalayan ridge gold. • Simana Viewpoint (Indo-Nepal border) — 1 min walk • Gopaldhara Tea Estate — scenic drive through working tea gardens • Lepchajagat viewpoint — serene forest walk • Jorpokhri Lake — natural high-altitude lake teeming with birdlife • Mirik Lake — 20 km, ideal for boating and a lakeside stroll • Tiger Hill (sunrise viewpoint) — 24 km • Singalila National Park — 16 km • Ghoom Monastery — 19 km • Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, Darjeeling — 18 km • Pashupati Market, Nepal (cross-border shopping) — 6 km Guest access You have complete access to all common areas of the property. Check-in is with our building staff — we'll make sure everything is ready before you arrive. Cottage Access (ONE): • Private room with 2 queen-size beds • Attached private bathroom with shower + electric geyser • Dressing area in each bathroom • Personal wardrobe/storage Shared Amenities: • Common dining area — where your home-cooked meals are served • Picnic and outdoor sit-out area • On-site parking (complimentary) • Wi-Fi (80 Mbps) accessible throughout the property • Fridge access in main kitchen • Bonfire and BBQ area (on request, charges apply) Host Support: We're on-site and just a call away. We'll guide you personally for nearby treks, village walks, and sightseeing spots — many of which are not on tourist maps yet. Other things to note Bedding & Room Configuration: Room Setup at a Glance One Cottage | 2 Queen Beds each | Sleeps 4 pax comfortably. Extra single mattresses available for guests (on request) Essentials: • Wi-Fi — Free, 80 Mbps, available throughout your stay • Hot Water — Electric geysers in all bathrooms • Power Backup — Inverter available during outages (~8–10 hrs capacity) • Drinking Water — RO purified water provided. Bisleri bottles at extra cost • Fridge — Accessible in main kitchen for guest use • Daily Housekeeping — Available on request • Complimentary Tea — Morning and bedtime, every day Bonfire & BBQ: 🔥 Bonfire & BBQ — available on request Extra charges apply based on usage. Please inform us in advance — ideally at the time of booking — so we can arrange everything for your evening. Food Menu & Pricing: We cook everything fresh in our home kitchen. Here's what's on the menu: BREAKFAST: Puri Sabji / Paratha Sabji ₹50 Extra Paratha ₹15 | Extra Puri ₹10 Omelette ₹20 Boiled Egg ₹15 Veg Maggi / Egg Maggi ₹50 LUNCH & DINNER: Veg Thali (Rice/Roti, Dal, Potato Fry, Sabji, Papad, Salad) ₹100 Extra Rice ₹10 | Extra Roti ₹8 Egg Thali (+ Egg Curry) ₹120 Extra Rice ₹10 | Extra Roti ₹8 Fish Thali (+ Fish Curry) ₹150 Extra Rice ₹10 | Extra Roti ₹8 Chicken Thali (+ Chicken Curry) — Dinner Only ₹180 Extra Rice ₹10 | Extra Roti ₹8 EVENING SNACKS: Tea ₹10 Veg Pakora (10 pcs) ₹50 Chicken Pakora (10 pcs) ₹100 Pets Policy • Pets are welcome and loved here! • Please ensure they are house-trained • For hygiene, pets are not permitted on beds or inside blankets • Please bring their own bedding, food bowls, and food • Do not leave pets alone in the cottage when you go out