KEWZING VILLAGE HOME STAY

The Kewzing Home Stay is a community based initiative by the Kewzing Tourism Development Committee (KTDC) a local NGO formed by the people of Kewzing to develop and promote responsible tourism in the area.
The initiative is in conjunction with Sikkim Development Foundation with support from Ausaid, AFAP and KEEP.

KTDC conducts Packaged visit to Kewzing which include Accommodation, meals , Guide, Cultural activities.

A typical quiet Bhutia village, Kewzing or Kheozing is located 8 km from Ravangla against a backdrop of a magnificent view of the mountains…..an ideal place to experience rural life in Sikkim.

Kewzing Village Home Stay invites you to be a guest of a local family and experience the warmth of Sikkimese hospitality. The accommodation is simple but neat and comfortable and wholesome local food is served from the family kitchen.

Activities during the stay would include village hikes, hikes to the Doling and the Mangbrue monasteries through the cardamom plantations open a vast world of flora and avi-fauna in their natural habitat or a tough day or overnight trek to Menam peak (10,500 ft) for a spectacular view of the mountains and an early morning sunrise….

Sightseeing tours to the monasteries at Ralang, Temi tea garden, Rayong Sunrise point or a fun-filled picnic day to the Rangit Water World, a “River Lake” in the Rangit river, can be undertaken by vehicle. Tashiding, Pelling, Pemayangtse, Khecheodpalri in West Sikkim are also accessible from Kewzing.

Participating in the daily or seasonal chores of the family or pursuing special interests in birds, plants, flowers etc or even just to spend a few days of relaxation
and feel what it is like to live the life of a Sikkimese villager…..

What you should bring along
• Well worn walking shoes, loose / track pants / long shorts (?), couple of T-shirts, Fleece jackets, thermals in winter, water bottle (or you can use a plastic bottle provided), sun screen lotion, cold cream in winter,
• Books you really wanted to read.
• Music (walkman) you like.
• Board games.
• Camera, if you like to take back memories.
What you can expect
• Leeches during summer & monsoon (May to Sept)
• Rains during monsoon (mid-June to Sept)
• Showers in April & May
• Cold in winter months ( Nov to March)
• Warm Sikkimese hospitality
• Delicious local food
• Breath taking views
• Unique experiences
• Invigorating hikes & treks
• Friendship time

For further details & reservations please contact:

Sikkim Development Foundation
Tashi Khar, Chungyal Complex,
Gangtok, Sikkim, India.
Ph: (03592) 229276
TeleFax: (03592) 220960
Email: slg_sfsikkim@sancharnet.in

Or

Kewzing Tourism Development Committee
Kewzing Village, P.O. Kewzing, South Sikkim.
Ph: (0353) 200090 / 200095
Email: ktdc@sikkimfoundation.org