The Whistle Stop

Experience Tranquility and Beauty in the Heart of Darjeeling.

Welcome to The Whistle Stop Homestay, your serene getaway nestled in the picturesque town of Darjeeling. With its breathtaking views of Mount Kanchenjungha and close proximity to the iconic Batasia Loop, our homestay offers a unique blend of comfort, convenience, and charm.

The Whistle Stop Hospitality Team

Welcome to The Whistle Stop

Five reasons why you must stay at The Whistle Stop

Rooms:
Our homestay features 11 elegantly designed rooms, each offering stunning views of Mount Kanchenjungha. Wake up to the majestic sight of the snow-capped peaks right from your window and breathe in the crisp, fresh mountain air.

Dining:
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at our rooftop restaurant, where you can savor delicious local and international dishes while enjoying panoramic views of the mountains. Visit our café on the ground floor, offering an array of sumptuous delicacies and beverages in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

Location and Attractions:
Situated just a short stroll from the famous Batasia Loop, The Whistle Stop Homestay allows you to witness the enchanting toy train as it winds through the scenic landscape. The location is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature’s splendor.

Scenic Views:
The Whistle Stop is built amidst nature's bountiful splendour and provides you with an unparalled visual treat for the ages. All the seven cosy rooms in our humble home-stay welcomes you with breathtaking views of Mount Kanchenjungha.

Amenities:
We are equipped with all modern amenities that you expect from a modern, professional home stay. En-suite baths, 24-hour hot water, modern toilets, comfortable beds, room-heaters, comforters, ample parking space, 24-hours Room Service, ever alert house-keeping, friendly travel-desk and much more.

Author Aryani Banerjee's take on The Whistle Stop

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There are places that blend into your soul, quite instantly, almost like magic.

Nestled in one of the most beautiful locations in the hills of Bengal, this homestay steals the heart with its quaint ambience, where you instantly merge your wanderlust with the floating clouds playing hide and seek above the wind-sculpted swaying pines and rhododendrons. The Whistle Stop. Yes, the whistle really stops. Right here. This is your destination. Nothing else. Nothing beyond.

With 11 uniquely designed rooms, each offering amazing views of the Kanchenjungha, all amenities of a chic, modern accomodation, and an in-house fifty-seater restaurant satiating the globetrotter's plate, The Whistle Stop is your next home away from home in the hills. Also, it is a pet-friendly hotel, with the gorgeous Sansa being the host you will instantly fall in love with, so your furbabies will definitely get all pampered here!

Aryani Banerjee, author of successful novels ‘Little Longer Than Forever’ , ‘Shadows of Solitude’ and 'The Mad Ad Years', completed her schooling from St. Paul’s Boarding & Day School, and graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta. After pursuing her Post-Graduate Diploma from Times School of Journalism, New Delhi, she began her career as a content writer. While working in NewsX, she realised her inseparable bond with ink, and decided to become a storyteller.

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