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PO Kolbong | Via Bijanbari, Darjeeling, India
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Worcs
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Some peace away from it all”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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I trekked to Karmi Farm from Darjeeling, a good days trek. I stayed with some companions for three days and really enjoyed the laid back feel of the place. The food was excellent though we were warned in advance that we would have to bring our own beer. The four single males in our group shared a dorm room with space for about 8. The room was clean and comfortable and had two toilets and a shower room.

It rained for most of our stay but that didn't matter much, we'd been travelling for several weeks and enjoyed the down time.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Adelaide
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“fantastic farm stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We only had two nights in this amazing place - Andrew, and his familiy were the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble. We stayed in the large family room with 6 beds which was spacious and the woodfire in the middle was great to sit around at night.
It was a privilidge to be able to stay here and next time we will make sure it is for longer.
The food was fantastic and a good blend of traditional and western to suit various tastes.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dickwella
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“If you look for a place to dream away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2009

First we have to thank Pallab from Naturebeyond Siliguri for the choices he made for us.
Except one it were all beautiful places to stay.
Karmi Farm has all the nature lover wants to meet. It's quiet, charming and lovely people.
From the beginning we felt at home. Rooms are comfortable, food is great, but more the location is a perfect one for lovebirds and those who love nature. Great hospitaly from beginning to the end. A pitty we only could stay for one night. Certainly we will go back in future to enjoy this beautiful spot. Many thanks to make our world a fantasy one, far a way from hectic and stress.

Ans Peeters and Rob Murrer Sri Lanka

  • Stayed November 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Worth the journey! Super duper people, great place, great value!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2009

Karmi Farm was recommended to us by our friends Oli & Mags. Mage has been traveling from the UK to Karmi Farm as a volunteer nurse for over 4 years now, and she raves about Andrew who owns and runs the guest house and community health clinic, and the people and countryside of the Karmi Farm location. All I can say is that my wife and I were not disappointed.

Andrew the owner knows all the local farmers and as we stomped across the side of the mountains with views to the eastern himalaya and Sikkim to see some patients recently discharged from hospital, he waved, chatted and passed time with people as we went. He knows the area like the back of his hand and also knows where to walk, stay etc. He organised the jeep pickups and the drop offs, and had all the rooms nicely prepared when we arrived.

The staff are great, very accommodating, smiley and happy to help! The accommodation is also very comfortable; we stayed in an outhouse with two adjacent rooms, and en suite bathrooms. Everything is fairly rustic, for example the hot water is heated in part by log fires, and that adds to the charm.

Food was the right combination of Nepali, Chinese, Indian - mild curries, paneer, potato chips, noodle soup. All vegetarian as a matter of course. Delicious and plentiful!

Dinner is served in the kitchen table, warm and cosy. Andrew talks about the history and the region of the farm, and has great stories to share about his family and the history of the region.

Breakfast and lunch are taken on the big wide verandah, with views to the himalaya on a clear day and a thatched roof. It is great for watching the clouds zoom by at eye level or the rain stream down from the trees.

All in all, quite the most delightful people, place and location. I am already planning on heading back in October, Thank you!

The things to think about though: it is a full 4.5 hours driving, more with stops, from Kalimpong airport. It is secluded and quiet - no bars restaurants etc. so bring good books and a pair of walking boots/running shoes. Bring cash - there aint no means to pay by card here (at least i don't think so!). Snuggle up in the sitting room and read a book in front of the log fire!

  • Liked — views and simplicity - nice rustic decor and paint
  • Disliked — nothing, it's not luxury, but it doesn't pretend to be!
  • Stayed May 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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