#Fourteen generations of the family have lived here. The original house built by Sharkahlon Tshering Thondup, a prominent minister in the 18th century, stands to this day. The place was selected due to its remoteness, as a safe haven from marauding invaders from across the borders. The main floor of the house today serves as the reception centre.
Biksthang is a dream place to stay. The welcome and hospitality by Dekyi and her team was delightful, with each meal delicious and varied. We loved breakfast on the veranda overlooking the pool and gardens and dinner and drinks in the cozy dining room of the old farm house. The Menchu hot stone bath was the most amazingly therapeutic experience, both physically and spiritually - well worth it. We enjoyed some lovely walks each day birdwatching at our leisure. Thank you Dekyi and we shall be back!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Spent our honeymoon here. It was a wonderful experience. The stay was perfect. Situated in a very scenic spot the place offers great views of the Sikkim mountains. It was a very homely experience. We felt like we were lost somewhere in nature but it also felt like home. Dekyi, her father and OT treated us like house guests with special care and attention in all aspects. Food was specially prepared home cooked local delicacies. We are vegetarian so they gave us vegetarian food. The cottage had a mix of rustic and modern style, built mostly in wood. It had a balcony between the lush green bamboo trees. The outdoor dining area, the walkways and the infinity pool had a perfect ambience of nature. Dinner was inside one of the rooms in the host's ancestral heritage house built 100s of years ago. The newly built Tara mandir was marvelous. We also took the traditional hot stone bath spa and it was very relaxing and rejuvenating. Both Dekyi and her father were communicating with us throughout and ensured our stay was perfect. We appreciate OT's dedication, professionalism and hospitality.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Visting Biksthang Heritage Farmhouse was an amazing highlight to our trip to Sikkim. What a beautiful, peaceful place with excellent guest rooms and plenty of space separating them for a feeling of total comfort and privacy.
The food and hospitality were also excellent. The food, so fresh and vibrant. It was an honor to meet the family and to try and understand a little about their powerful connections to Sikkim's past. The beautiful framed photos in their living area (graciously shared) of their ancestors and rich culture gave us warm feelings, historical meaning and context to our stay.
The most remarkable thing about this trip was that after a few days, we didn't feel like tourists anymore, we felt like extended family. If there is a greater complement to a wonderful visit, I don't know what it is.
We extend our humble gratitude to the family and Dekyi Gyatso our charming and beautiful hostess. Thank you. Thank. you.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Biksthang Heritage Farmhouse is an amazing property cuddled in the lap of nature with a great view of the Kanchanjunga as backdrop, making it look like an art. The entire place is meticulously planned for the guests who visit this property. We were a group of six pax from Siliguri (West Bengal) a place familiar to the locals there as its the route connecting the farmhouse which travelers need to take to reach this place if they are coming from bagdogra . We had great time relaxing the first day until the lady owner showed up her face while having dinner .She came up to one my friend asking him to reduce the volume of mobile in a rude manner saying " next time she won’t allow guest from Siliguri". The story doesn’t end here , coz the very next day we asked extra for an extra portion of "PASTA". The owner "Deyang" was blunt and rude again saying we finished the other table portion of Pasta too when we asked for second help. Is this how u treat a guest who is having a daughter of 1.5 years along with them?
We understand its home stay but in two days the room was not cleaned, at least floor cleaning to maintain basic hygiene. This was not the end; i had the worst exp of my life while settling bill with the lady. It seems she was determined to get into argument. Again she said my friend pestered her to give room .It seemed to us that she was doing us favor by renting the room to us .You must be coming from Royal Family , but this attitude of yours is not acceptable in any form. A person with limited means is more courteous than the lady owner of this property. This was not the end she went to the extent of using slang . My sister had to intervene to stop this and finally we left the place . The husband a great gentleman and even her father too came up and apologized to us. Tips : Dont go if you are from Siliguri , others if you are young group dont even think of going here , highly recommended for people above 40+ , eat whatever food they serve, or pre order your meal pref ( check portion they serve) .
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Date of stay: October 2015
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Response from Biksthang, Owner at Biksthang Heritage Farmhouse
Responded 1 Jan 2016
Hello Ajit! Thank you for taking the time to review BHF and me in particular. I'll have you know, that it is upon the repeated insistence of some of our guests and well wishers that I shall tell my version of 'our' experience. Biksthang Heritage Farmhouse is a working farm and a family home and it was a conscious decision on my part to open up my ancestral house (I am the 14th generation in Sikkim), so keen learners and curious guests from all over the world who would like to have an authentic Sikkimese experience could visit and take away memories~ hopefully good from it. I feel terrible that this was not the case with you. We are a Homestay and have tried to provide all basic modern amenities in the cottages so our guests can enjoy a comfortable stay. The family- My parents, my husband, my 2 and a half year old and I personally take care of all our guests so that they get personalised service and learn something about the place in the bargain; having said that, after your visit we have given a serious thought to keeping a Manager and of running the place more impersonally -professionally and commercially like any Hotel / Resort that you would have probably stayed at before. Inkeeping with the idea of a Homestay, we serve fresh meals and do not keep a menu card however, you insisted on ordering your meals and snacks- we obliged, that inspite of the fact that we were full house and it was peak season for us. You partied with loud music of your choice and drinks you had brought along with you in "Dzomsa" -the deck close by the heritage wing and we still did not stop you from having your fun then. It was only after our other guests complained (some families who had been staying with us for over a week) that I had to step up and ask you to tone it down a little. We do not allow loud personal music at the heritage dining (since the wing is over 250 years old) and we had other guests dining with you so, I had to let you know that. After a traditional meal the first day, you said you were ok with a continental dinner the following night when I checked with you- however, we do not serve "dal and rice" as part of our continental meal but upon your request, we served you the same. If I remember correctly, I offered and placed a high chair for the toddler at our dining as well as suggested earlier meals for the two kids. As for housekeeping we do not provide the same after 5pm and if I remember correctly, you asked for housekeeping after dinner- the following night; dispite the incessant rains the next day, that resulted in you staying indoors and the muddy footprints inside the wooden floors in the rooms (cottages) we made sure housekeeping was done; If you had only bothered to read the house rules provided in the rooms and our website beforehand, you would have probably known better- let's not talk about the condition of the rooms after you left just yet. It may also not be out of place to mention here that we offered complimentary drinks- the traditional Chang and a cultural programme for the benefit of all our guests, you all included.. .....and still at the time of payment, inspite of adjusting your bill the best I could (you know that), you tried to look for ways you could get away with more - while it was just you and me in the office you were courteous and quiet, it was only when you saw your friends coming that you started shouting????? Then it was 3 against 1, shouting, shouting ~ never have I felt so uncomfortable in my own home, I'll give you that- So when I asked you to leave without clearing the bills you seemed mighty pleased about the achievement even calling your friends and saying "this is a free stay, chaal, let's go", remarking to me while you turned away that you had "visited places I hadn't even heard of" ~ I was so glad to see Nitish Periwal, who I had corresponded with for a while while booking with us and because of whom you probably visited in the first place, upon his apology to me on his friends behalf -you still had to interfere and say " Nitish don't lower your dignity by apologising to this lady", I think the less said the better it is- but I hope for your sake, the next time you make plans to visit a Homestay- NOT a resort or a hotel but a HOMESTAY, you should definitely read up a little on it -even if your friend may handle all the booking process-I'll guarantee you'll come out richer with the experience and probably might just come away being better acquaintances. Last but not the least, I am happy to inform you, that next week I have a couple of guests- all from Siliguri. Wishing you well & a fulfilling 2016! Dekyi Gyatso / Deyang.
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We travelled to Sikkim with our infant and were very anxious as it waa our first proper holiday with a baby! Biksthang was the perfect place ww felt right at home. Dekyi and her family were warm and welcoming and it was just like staying with old friends. It is a truly special place. The main house is beautifully restored with pretty painted gables and windows and straight out of a story book! From eating walnuts that fell off their tree to the spectacular view of Kanchenjunga and the range first thing in the morning our stay was absolutely magical from beginning to end. Dekyi and family took every care to ensure we had an unforgettable stay from taking us fishing to driving us to their exquisitely located family monastery. Our baby had the best time of all and they were great with him. Kept him busy while we ate our meals in peace and sure footed Dekyi even carried him down and uphill from the river! We stayed a week eating beautiful food- edible orchids, local cheese, roast pork and a special rice wine.They carefully prepared small portions of unsalted less spiced food for our infant who had just been eating solid food for a few weeks. I thouroughly reccomend Biksthang if you jusr want to completely unwind and lot rattle around sightseeing. Ideal for couples and families with young children or just about anyone who can appreciate this pristine Himalayan hamlet as it is.
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Date of stay: October 2014
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We visited Biksthang last week. It was the last leg of our holiday to Sikkim. As we entered the property - the first impression was 'wow' and as we prepared to leave the next day, the words were 'we will be back'. This more or less should summarize our stay. Its one of the best places i have stayed in Sikkim - may be the best. The place has a very different feel - correct fusion of old vs new. Cottages are very large, comfortable with all amenities. the food is excellent too, all from the farm and served with a smile. now something about the owning family - very friendly and caring. they provide an elegant feel to the place. Honestly i could not find a flaw during my stay.Its a must visit.
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Date of stay: January 2015
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I went to Biksthang on the recco of my sister who had been in Sept 2016,and for who BH was the high point of her Sikkimese trip...I wanted a quiet,cold getaway from my smoggy and loud city...I literally booked the day before and began the long trip to get to BH...Now the trip can be the deterrent,since the roads in Sikkim are being widened,and the road journey can be arduous..But if you plan to spend a week not inclusive of a day each for travel,then BH is the place for you...
Here is why BH tops my list of The place to go to in Sikkim-
-BH is an actively managed working Farm.It has simply the nicest family running the place...They have owned the Homestay for over a century,and are of old Sikkimese lineage and descent..The main House is a work of Art and Ancient Architecture...The family abound in grace and hospitality,something lost to most hoteliers and hospitality guys these days...
-The rooms are super clean,well appointed and have a simple luxuriousness about them..The decks are the highlight of the suites...
-There is a lovely pool with deck areas..There is a gym..There is also a unique Spa room where i had two amazing traditional Sikkimese 'Hot Stone' baths made esp for me by their on site herbalist.
-The food is simple,local,sourced from their own farms,home cooked by the family,made on special wood fire stoves,and is absolutely delicious
-The family are warm,knowledgeable and affable-Deyki ,the affable, young enthusiastic owner,is on a mission to preserve Sikkimese heritage..She,her hubby Popo,and her charismatic dad ably help her manage the Homestay!Dad knows the old Sikkimese ways and will regale you with tale after tale over home made Chang beer or Raki.
-BH can offer you walks,trails,exploration of the ample property,fresh air,clean food,and overall rejuvenation!It harks back to a simpler time when food was food,a homestay was a homestay and people were real!It is a great place to re connect with yourself or your significant other,read,kick back,explore your spirituality,plan your trip to the rest of Sikkim or Bhutan,or to just do nothing and stare at the insanely beautiful sight of the majestic Kanchenjunga beckoning at you within touching distance each dawn from the main meal deck or from your rooms....
-I told Deyki that her customer is not the attention deficit,chaotic traveller...BH's idyllic environs are for the seeking,knowing traveller-someone who understands the value of what BH represents and stands for in changing times...I advised her to work on doing Retreats,since that is what BH would do best----the best parts of living in a serviced Luxury Home and working on rejuvenating yourself through a Retreat!!!
-Will definitely keep going back...something about Tibetan prayer flags that dot the property moving in the gentle wind that have ingrained themselves into my consciousness...
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Date of stay: December 2016
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I took a leap of faith coming to this place for 4 nights with a large family, but boy does it feel SO good to make a right call. Biksthang is an undiscovered gem of a place in the Sikkim Himalayas for the adventurous and solitude seekers.
We were 6 adults including grandparents, plus my own 2 children who travelled to Sikkim on a long overdue vacation. I discovered Biksthang via the Netuk House website and immediately "grokked" the idea of the place: solitude and living in the middle of a forest/working farm where my children and I could get away from the urban chaos that is Bangalore and take walks in nature and spend quality time with both cows and grandparents ;)
Biksthang turned out to be substantially more than just a quiet and green place. The hospitality of the family (Mr. Namgyal, Ms. Gyatso and her parents) is to die for. The food they prepared for us over 4 nights/4 days was sublime and outstanding. Any unsaid needs of the our family, from the wish of the south Indian to finish off his/her meal with curd-rice, to the north Indian's to get constant hot roti and the occasional poori-chhole were catered to. The Sikkimese food was delicious and the home-made millet beer was a pleasure. Milk for the children and early dinner for them made things much easier for my wife and me. Umbrellas turned up in our cottages' porch when it was raining. Goodness all around wherever you look.
More practical stuff: 1. Location: the farmhouse is off the main tourist routes, so do not go there if your primary aim in Sikkim is to do destination hopping. Go to Biksthang if you enjoy being in the wilderness yet close to worldly comforts such as a great rooms, fine china and hot water. 2. Roads: Roads in Sikkim are "under construction" wherever we travelled. Go to Biksthang if you think you and your group will enjoy the farm, the local heritage they proudly showcase, the people and surroundings. 3. Wilderness: It's a farm in the middle of a forest with lots of rainfall, so be prepared for the occasional bugs, beetles, spiders and related fauna. That said, I will traveled with my 10 month old and 5 year old kids and had no issues.
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Date of stay: May 2014
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Wonderful 2 days with Dekyi and family. The main house has been beautifully restored and the old dungeon converted into a dining room with quaint little heritage items in the nooks. The guest cottages are fairly new and are spread across the farm so one gets complete privacy. There is a view of Kanchenjunga from most of the cottages but unfortunately it was cloudy so we didn't see much. The cottages are spacious and have all the modern amenities. The balcony is a great place to sit and watch birds. The place also has a pool, a bar and a spa so it's a pretty luxurious home stay. The dinners were elaborate and excellent. We also had a complimentary 'chang' - the local brew. Relatively, breakfast is basic. We wanted to have local cuisine and got to have 'phale', a local bread, which was quite nice and different but it would have been nice to have more chutney to have it with.
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Date of stay: April 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I spent the first week of October lounging in this I consider heaven on earth, which I found randomly on the web. Everything is in the details. And yet this place indeed is all in the details. Enlightened by the host family about the history of Sikkim and experiencing their deeply rooted Sikkimese culture. The "here and now" connections with them, surrounded in the cradle of this mystically powerful mountain of Sikkim.... I found myself leaving this place feeling restored hope in humanity, compassion, generosity, love and kindness.
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Date of stay: October 2016
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