THE VIEW FROM YOUR ROOM
MAA ECHEY / OneTree
WELCOME TO MAA ECHEY HOMESTAY
Our Hospitality / One Family
ONE TREE INN presents MAA ECHEY, the brand new homestay in the beautiful village of Echey Gaon, tucked in the hills of the mighty Himalayas, surrounded by the ever-green alpine forest of pine & conifer trees. You’ll soak up Nature at its purest form. Experience the freshest air in your lungs (yes, that’s a thing!), spread your wings to the majestic snow-clad mountain ranges, cherish the beauty of unknown wild flowers and chirping birds. It sounds like you’ve arrived at the alpine countryside of Swiss Alps, isn’t it? Believe it or not, you’re in North Bengal, a short drive from Kalimpong town! All that exceptional experience is now coupled with a top-notch homestay facility that you’ll love to call home.
We’re voted number one homestay by our guests who have been visiting Echey Gaon over many years. The top compliments that we regularly receive are:
- Brand New Homestay with all modern amenities and best views of Kanchenjunga Range!
- Our hospitality and integrity. With us you are a family.
- We take care of your personal needs (parents and kids-friendly).
- Great food! Your host, Gourab is a trained chef who lived in Switzerland for many years.
- Sightseeing, Hiking, Trekking, Day-tripping or just chilling: we’re there for you at every step.
- Great Experience in a reasonable price!
Namaste! We greet you with our warm hearts to stay with us. It doesn’t matter where you’re coming from, here you’re a family. We assure you of our hospitality, comfortable beds, modern rooms, great food and joyful smiles. We can’t wait to meet you with family and friends. You’ll love it here. Once you guest with us, you’ll guest with no other place. Please give us the opportunity to serve you and to create good memories for life!
Gourab – Your Host
Call Your Host Now
(+91) 96745 08772
(+91) 86973 10965
Luxury Private Rooms
Perfect for your family, parents, kids and friends. Spacious large room with super comfortable beds, pillows, blankets. Unlike other homestays in the village, your rooms are super private. You’ll not hear your neighboring guests.
- Private Bathroom with all new modern amenities
- Two large Queen Beds
- Daily In-House Breakfast included
Per Night Rate Available on Inquiry
TICKLE YOUR SENSES
Treat Yourself
When you’re in the hills, you’re surrounded by Beauty and Nature. It’s a perfect occasion to tickle your senses. At our homestay we offer choices to make your stay super comfortable.
Delicious local food is a part of the great experience! We’re the best in this village. We strive for the best available sources for vegetables, meats and ingredients. Food is freshly cooked with love in our own kitchen. If your family has any special requirement, we’ll always go extra miles to serve you so. Just inquire about our Special add-on menu at the time of your booking.
Gourab, Executive Chef in Residence
Maa Echey Homestay @ One Tree Inn
FRESHLY PREPARED DAILY
Delicious Meals
Included Regular Menu
Your stay with us includes a variety of regular meals cooked locally fresh everyday as per the popular Indian/ Bengali cuisine. We source locally grown ingredients including vegetables, paultry, spices. The availability of items are of seasonal variety. You’ll taste the local flavour of the hills. If you’re a foodie, please try our add-on Special menu which is available on request.
Special Menu Add-on
If you wish to try our Special meal plan with additional charge, please contact the Host. The special meal plan will include premium items and delicacies which are hard to avail in the village. Our in-house Executive Chef (trained in Italy and Switzerland) goes above and beyond to make your stay exceptional and great food is a part of the experience.
Breakfast - Regular
Roti/ Luchi /Puri
Sabji (vegetables)
Chola Daal (lentil)
Lunch - Regular
Rice, Daal, Bhajee (fried veg), Sabji
Fish Curry / Egg Curry
Papad, Chatni/ Achar
Evening Snacks - Regular
Black tea / Chai
Veg Pakora / Veg Momo
Dinner / Grill - Regular
Roti / Rice, Daal, Bhajee, Sabji
Chicken Curry/ Chicken Masala
Papad, Chatni/ Achar
Coffee, Tea, Water & Assorted Beverages
On-site service for any additional snacks, water, beverages are available with additional charge. If you wish us to arrange any item for your special occasion, please contact the Host in advance.
Breakfast - Special
Bread & Butter, Double Egg Omelette
Vegitable Sandwich, Oats/Cereal with milk
Egg Noodles/ Chow mein
Lunch - Special
Rice, Daal, Bhajee (fried veg),
Special mixed vegetable Sabji
Dai Fish, Other special items on availability
Evening Snacks - Special
Black tea / Chai
Chicken Pakora / Chicken Momo
Dinner / Grill - Special (Choices)
Chili Chicken, Palak Chicken Masala,
Chicken Do-Pyaza, Chicken Rogan Josh,
Chicken Bharta, Palak Paneer
Special Occasion Package
If you’re celebrating something special in life with your family & friends, we’re there for you. Please let us know in advance and we’ll go extra mile to make it happen.
Information
Amenities
Free Parking
We’ll arrange for a free parking spot for your car. Please inform us in advance, if any special need.
Free WiFi
We provide free WiFi for our guests as per bandwidth avilability of the service provider.
Hot Water & Modern Bath
Round the year we’ll offer you hot water as per your need. All bathrooms are new & modern.
Room Service
On request we provide room service, such as morning tea and snacks by your bed side.
Bedroom Comforts
A comfortable bed, pillows, blankets ensure a sound sleep. You’ll wake up all rejuvenated.
Onsite Store
We work hard to provide anything you may need to make your stay comfortable.
Checkin & Checkout
Our typical Checkin time is 2pm IST and Checkout time is 12:00 Noon IST. If you need special arrangement, please raise a special request at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
For any appropriate reason, we allow cancellation with full refund prior to 30 days of notification from your date of arrival. After 30 days the cancellation fee will be 30% of your booking amount. No cancellation is allowed when less than 14 days remaining from your date of arrival.
House Rules
We’re a family and kids friendly homestay. Appropriate social behavior and dress code is expected. Please maintain peace in the property.
Looking for a package tour? HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS?
Talk to the Host
EXPLORE FOR MORE
Nearby Attractions & Packages
Do you wish for a hassle-free super comfortable sightseeing experience? Maa Echey / One Tree is the perfect place to be treated like a family. Our in-house local travels & tours experts are at your service. Unlike other “travel agents”, we’re not focused on selling packages, instead we are passionate about the Hills and the people. You can count on our honesty and integrity. Your comfort and safety are our paramount commitment. Whatever are your travel requirements and group size, our knowledgeable expert will take care of them all and walk you through the options as a trusted friend. Travel with us to cover popular day trips, sightseeing around Echey Gaon and all the way to the popular Silk Route destinations. For your travel needs, please contact the Host at the phone numbers below.
Sight Seeing In Echey Gaon
The village of Echey Gaon is tucked in the hills surrounded by majestic alpine ever-green forests. You’ll be in awe when looking at the other side of the deep valley – the popular hill stations of Darjeeling and Sikkim in full glory. The morning and the night views are both amazing! The morning offers an heavenly view of snow-clad peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga bathed in the golden Sun. Cameras fall short to capture the beauty. Just wait till the days ends – the sunset over Darjeeling is “a million dollar view!” (comment from an American guest). As night falls, the hill stations light-up like distant stars. It feels like you’re standing on the edge of the planet while looking at the enigmatic galaxies that you can touch. It’s overwhelming! Keep your poetry books handy, you’ll need one.
If you’re interested in hiking and trekking around the village, please check that section. The views are simply breathtaking.
Travel Beyond Echey Gaon
If your interest goes beyond the day-trip circle around MAA ECHEY (please refer to the Day Trip Section), we can chart your custom tour plan to the legendary Silk Route. Please make sure to include it in your itinerary well in advance, due to high popular demand.
Day Trips around Echey Gaon
We encourage you to explore the area to experience more. By anchoring at MAA ECHEY, it’s easy to take day-trips as per your interest. We offer guided tours of off-beat destinations such as Rishikhola, Pedong, Mankhim, Aritaar and the popular Sillery Gaon. Since you’re already in the Hills, why not exploring the nearby areas? Yes! We agree with you. Please make sure to finalize your custom tour plan in advance. On the spot requested tours are also available, but due to high demand, we’ll be able to serve you on the basis of availability.
Hiking & Trekking
Echey Gaon is surrounded by great hiking trails and trekking routes at different levels of difficulty. While you hike or trek at your own pace, you’ll mesmerized by sudden openings to immense beauty – those viewpoints include Tinchuley, Jalsa, Ramitey Dara which offers panoramic vista of mighty river Teesta curving 14 times through the Himalayan rocks. The turquoise water looks magical!
On a clear day you’ll experience the heavenly view of snow-clad peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga glittered in the golden Sun. Cameras fall short to capture the beauty.
At Tinchuley, you’ll catch a panoramic view of Sikkim, Jelep La, Nathula. You can hike 6km to the ancient monument of Damsung Fort which was built during the time of a Lepcha ruler in 1690s. Today’s ruins are testaments to the Anglo-Bhutan War.
At Jalsa you’ll be awestruck by the Cinchona plantation. You can also visit the historic colonial era Jalsa Bunglow built by the British plantation exploiters.
Reviews OF SATISFACTION
Guest Reviews
I’m voting this property as #1. Seriously! With my friend’s reference, I booked a four-day stay at this hidden gem of a village called Echey Gaon, away from the Darjeeling crowd. I wanted to soak up Nature at its purest form. This place is similar to the beautiful national parks in the USA. The bonus was the local touch of hospitality and big smiles! Gourab hosted our stay, taking care of everything, including trips to nearby attractions. The freshly cooked meals and the local spring water adds to the special touch. We opted for the add-on meal plan with very reasonable extra cost, but 100% worth it. We came to relax and it was a good decision! In my next visit to Calcutta, I’ll definitely revisit and stay with them.
Holy smokes! This place rocks! We’ve not been in Ichhe Gaon before. We decided to stay in this new homestay One Tree. My family loved it, specially the flowers and birds. We just hung out in the balcony and saw the most beautiful view of the mountains. The sunset itself is worth the visit. Reminded me of our last year’s tour to the Florida Keys. They served Indian food, which was fresh and tasty. We chartered a site-seeing tour and the host Gourab went all the way to make it super comfortable for us. Kudos to him and the staff!
WOW! What an experience for a nature lover! I stumbled upon this homestay in the internet and called the host, Gourav who was extremely helpful. I have peanut allergy. I was assured & completely taken care of – during our three day stay. The Mountain-view room was very clean and amazing! Being at the top of the hill, the view was breathtakingly beautiful. My entire family loved it. The sightseeing tour was a must-have for us. It was all well-arranged in advance, totally hassle-free. This place is indeed a little piece of heavenly charm which is hidden from the crowd. I’ll definitely stay here again in my next opportunity. Top ratings well deserved.
Being a budget traveller I was looking for a good quality homestay for a reasonable price. This place definitely fit the bill. It’s a brand new facility which was clean and family friendly. We got two Forest-facing rooms which were excellent for the price. The view from the front side of the homestay was really awesome! The host treated us like his family. We’re lucky to see the whole range of Kanchenjunga in two consecutive mornings! So many photos and great memories. We can’t wait to go back again for a few more days and forget the busy working life. I thank the homestay staffs for making it so comfortable.
Book your stay before it’s gone
We Have Vacancy!
During popular vacation season, we run out of vacancy quickly. We encourage you to book early by directly calling us. In case you’re inquiring for last minute situation, we’ll look for an unexpected opening in our facility or, try our best to arrange your stay with our partner homestay.
(+91) 96745 08772
(+91) 86973 10965
MAA ECHEY HOMESTAY
Echey Gaon, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India