Mountain view retreat

A beautiful wood cabin located in the hills of Manedara with views of Kangchenjunga range, ideal for Himalayan retreat experience or trekking to Sandakphu. The cabin is located right above Samten monastery, in Rimbick, in the district of Darjeeling, state of West Bengal. The monastery is a hundred years old institution, which was established in 1917. It is now a place where the villagers gather for prayer and to perform the various rites as per Buddhist traditions. The space The retreat house is a cosy 7 x 4 meter wood cabin, ideal for one or two people, with a studio style kitchen and living area with a separate modern bathroom with hot and cold running water. The monastery is oriented eastwards, so you can do your sun salutations right in front of it and see the sunrise above the Darjeeling ridge Guest access The cabin is located on a hilltop, 2 minutes walk from the monastery. Guests should note that access to the cabin is made possible by a short forest path and rocky stairs. Access is difficult / not possible to those with reduced mobility. Other things to note The house is the propriety of Samten Monastery. The rental income is fully allocated to maintain the monastery and support educational and / or ecological projects Indian authorities require foreign guests to register at the Foreign Office in Rimbik (close to the Jeep counter when you arrive). It only takes a few minutes. You can register straight away when you arrive, or the day after you arrive. Breakfast is available at extra cost.