Pelling Homestays & Village Stays
Pelling Homestays & Village Stays
Around Pelling, villages like Darap, Sindrong and Khecheopalri offer family-run homestays with organic home cooking, farm walks and very quiet nights. They are 15–45 minutes from town and make excellent bases for the West Loop: Rimbi Waterfall, Khecheopalri Lake and Kanchenjunga Falls.

Villages around Pelling
Daragoan Retreat (Gurung Homestay)
Valley / forest view
Warm family homestay in Darap village with home-cooked food and easy village walks through cardamom farms.

Villages around Pelling
Chaso Eco-Retreat & Homestay
Panoramic Kanchenjunga view
Cottage-style eco homestay west of town with private balconies facing Kanchenjunga and organic home food.

Villages around Pelling
Khimsha Homestay
Valley / forest view
Village homestay in Sindrong, 20–30 minutes from Pelling, serving traditional Sikkimese home cooking.

Villages around Pelling
Lake View Nest
Valley / forest view
Hilltop homestay near sacred Khecheopalri Lake, with organic local food and very quiet nights.
Pros
Authentic Sikkimese food and hospitality; lower prices; close to West Loop sights.
Cons
Need a car for most sightseeing; simpler rooms; some approach paths are steep.
Villages around Pelling: FAQs
Are homestays in Pelling safe for families and solo travellers?
Registered homestays around Pelling are family-run and widely used by families and solo travellers. Choose ones with recent reviews and confirm transport before arriving.
What is Darap village known for?
Darap is a multi-community village (Limboo, Gurung, Bhutia and others) about 7–8 km from Pelling, known for homestays, cardamom farms and easy walks.
Compare other areas: Upper Pelling · Middle Pelling · Lower Pelling · Pemayangtse · Homestays · All hotels