The rhythmic jingle of Tung, Sonada, Ghum has been all too familiar with Bengalis since forever, but for those who do not know, these are the names of the three stations that the famous toy train will cross on its journey to reach the Queen of Hills --- Darjeeling in West Bengal. What if, this time, your vacation could be at Sonada? Keep reading, as Izifiso has planned it all for you.
At Izifiso, we let your desires get wings, and your soul get adventure while ensuring that you do not have to compromise with comfort. That is why we look for campsites at offbeat spots less frequented by the average tourist but having the potential to provide great experiences to the passionate explorer of nature. Hence we chose Sonada, which, apart from being scenic and aesthetically pleasing with its pine forests and tea gardens, is actually a point of departure for treks to beautiful destinations like Chatakpur Eco Village, as well as Tiger Hill. And for your advantage, we recommend campsites that are not only comfortable but also provide great food with bonfire for an overall adventurous experience. So, hurry up and book your stay before others rush in and book all seats!
LOCATION :
Sonada, Darjeeling
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: New Jalpaiguri (60kms)
NEAREST BUSSTAND : Tenzing Norgay (51kms)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Long treks
Day hikes
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Backpackers' Bed (1600/-): 6 people per room(3double beds), Attach toilet
Children : 0-4 yrs Free
5-10 yrs 1000/-
DETAIL TIMING :
11:00 A.M: Check-in & Accommodation allotment
01:30 P.M : Lunch (Rice, Dal, Potato fry, Vegetable Curry, Egg Curry)
06:00 P.M : Evening Snacks (Maggie,Tea)
09:00 P.M : Dinner (Rice / Roti, Vegetable Curry, Chicken Curry)
10:00 P.M: Main Gate closing time.
(Next Day)
08:00 A.M : Breakfast (Puri, Vegetable Curry, Tea)
10:00 A.M : Check-out
*depending upon availability
1. How to reach the campsite?
You can reach the campsite by reserving a car from NJP to Sonada petrol pump which will cost you around 3500/- for a Tata SUV or similar or you can take share cars from Darjeeling More to direct Sonada petrol pump will cost you 350/- after you have to take a car for the homestay which will cost you 300/- then 5 min walking distance.
2. What are the staying option available at the campsite?
Backpackers' bed is available at Sonada experiential stay.
3. What we will get at this price?
Accommodation and Food are included in the package but you can order Chicken Barbeque and other foods at the campsite depending upon availability.
4. Facilities available at the campsite?
Running water and western toilets. Car pickup-drop and Guide facilities on request are available at the campsite.
5. Safety at your campsite?
As local people run our camps, we can assume they are the best person to provide safety.
6. Alcohol consumption?
Sonada experiential stay is an adventurous campsite providing experiences very close to nature. As alcohol consumption is injurious to health, we strongly discourage the drinking of alcohol in the campsite.
7. What are the nearby places we can visit during our stay?
As Every part of the Himalaya is worth taking a photo still we can name a few like - Tiger hill, Chatakpur, Darjeeling mall road, Mahakal Mandir, Batasia Loop.
9. How to book the campsite?
You can book directly from our website by checking availability on your planned date and clicking on the book now button. Check this video for reference.
10 . How can I cancel or change trip dates?
You can cancel your booking anytime from your profile page at our site. Check the video for reference. Please also check the policy before canceling your trip.