Chuikhim (চুইখিম) is a small village in Kalimpong District of West Bengal located on the southern stretch of the Kalimpong hills. Chuikhim village is situated at 3,500ft. above sea level. The village spreads across the hills, a thin water stream of the river (Leesh Chu) flowing by the village. This village is a small mountain village of 250 families with true nature and silence.
Chuikhim village
cannot be found on Google maps or school geography textbooks, the village has
suddenly raised interests among the travellers and tourists. It is a paradise
for bird watchers, number of Himalayan birds easily can be seen here. You can trek
in and around Chuikhim village and through the Chel forest. There are excellent
opportunities for bird watching. You also can visit Lolegaon (23 km) and
Samtahar (25km) from Chuikhim.
Food
We serve freshly organic food and homemade vegetarian food. Breakfast is served as per your choice like Paratha, sandwich, butter toast, bread puri sabji, momos, tukpa, tea etc.
Activities
Trekking, rock climbing, cave, nature walk, village walk,
hiking, bird watching, star gazing, farming, reading, playing guitar, singing,
dancing, site scene, bon fire and many more.
Facilities
Running water hot and cold, towels., soap etc.
Chuikhim is cool and calm remote village in the lap of
green Himalaya, homestay is only mode of accommodation. Local village people
shares their rooms as homestay, they are all shy with smiling face in nature. Spend
at least one or two days of your life in Chuikhim homestay to explore your
inner peace.
Homestays
offers well spacious, clean and cozy rooms with or without attached bath with
all basic facilities. Served food is mouthwatering and basic and made with lots
of love and care.
Our associate homestay provides basic accommodation with
all facilities and attached bath rooms. Tariff starts from Rs.1000 per head per day (Off season) – Rs.1200 per person per head with all meals (from breakfast to dinner).
Your host can arrange a guided trek for you and also can arrange car, drop, and
pick-up.
Nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB) and nearest railway station
is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), direct car/taxi is available from airport and NJP. Chuikhim
village located around 51 kms from Siliguri through National Highway 31 and
take left turn at Bagrakote. It is located only 31 kms away from Mal Bazar.
Chuikhim can be visited throughout the year, after monsoon entire region get covered full with lush greenery.