We stayed 3 days at Samthar Farm House and enjoyed the excellent hospitality of General Singh and his staff. The scenic beauty of Samthar Farm and the valley is excellent. The Farm House is built of wood in style and in syn with the setting. We relaxed the 3 days going for walks and enjoying the rustic setting. Food served... More

We were overwhelmed with the hospitality of Gen. Jimmy Singh and his staff, as we were the only people staying here. Gurudongma guides are first-class and opened our eyes to the beauty of the area and its wonderful people. We felt privileged and humbled to visit people's homes and were so impressed with the Awake and Shine school and its... More

Just been reading my diary and remembering Samthar and Gurudongma and the amazing Jimmy Singh. If you want to get beneath the surface of Northern India this would be a good place to start. We spent a week in the area, trekking the beautiful valley and exploring the villages. This included homestay for 2 nights with Charles Lepcha in a... More

Just had my second visit to this great homestay where I once again had my expectations exceeded by the hospitality and accommodations. General Jimmy Singh runs a wonderful location from which to enjoy the culture and beauty of the Darjeeling/West Bengal with no attention to detail too small to be overlooked. The food is amazing and plentiful and the staff... More

Our family (my wife and 2 small children) have been coming to the Samthar Farmhouse yearly for the past four years. The people, the local school and the experience we shared have changed our lives completely. If you are looking for a rural village homestay in the himalayas, this is the place. The food by TARA was amazing and now... More

Not only is Samthar one of the most beautiful places in India, but the man responsible for the farm house and tours, General Jimmy Singh, is a wonderful man and is truely committed to tourism that supports the community.

The "Farm House" provides a very special experience. Accommodation is spacious as well as attractive. All rooms have a beautiful outlook regardless of the season. The day starts with bed tea delivered to your room, with the sound of animals and birds in the background. If you wish to eat inside, you can. If you wish to enjoy the beautiful... More

If you're looking for a genuine experience of rural India, while staying in comfortable, friendly accommodation with a personal touch, Samthar Farm House is highly recommended. The food is first class and from the delightful garden there are magnificent views of Kanchenjunga on a clear day. Samthar Farm House is part of an eco-tourism project which aims to bring employment... More

We stayed here for 2 days. The farm house is situated at Samthar valley with great surroundings and it also boost a very well kept azalea garden. The food is superd and Jimmy is a great host. The cottages where we stayed in was gorgeous, and the hot waterbags to warm up the bed is so thoughtful! The small treks... More