Maldiram or Mahaldiram is 5800 ft small Hilltop village in Kurseong Division with magnificent view of Mt.Kanchenjunga, surrounded by Tea Garden. It is located inside the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sonam Homestay is located just beside Salamander Camp with great view of Mt.Kanchenjunga,deep valley & lush green Tea Garden in otherside.Mr.Sonam Sherpa is a great host, he is living there with his family from last 15 years. His wife is making mouth-watering local food. He also guide you regarding local tours & history of Maldiram or Mahaldiram.
Activity Around Mahaldiram:
They may also take a hike by foot in the surrounding area to the forest or nearby viewpoints to enjoy nature in all her unchecked glory.
Bird-watching and Wildlife : The surrounding forest around the Resort is filled with a number of exotic bird species which includes various thrushes, pied hornbills, sunbirds, robins, shrikes, pheasants, babblers etc. Sometimes spotted deer, monkeys, barking deer, leopards, porcupines etc. wonders out of nearby Mahanada Wildlife Sanctuary.
From Our Mahaldiram Homestay you can take a Day Car Excursion Of Kurseong: Sightseeing of Kurseong covers Eagles Craig, Chimney, Kurseong Haritage Train Station, Dow Hills and The Makaibari Tea Estate.
Nearby Places
Ahaldara of Selpu hills,Namthing Pokhri (famous for Salamander) & nearby Sittong village is very close to this place.Anyone can visit Shivakhola riverside by day trip. You can visit Bagora,Chimney,Dowhill of Kurseong from here easily. Chatakpur is 1hr drive from Maldiram
How to reach Maldiram or Mahaldiram
By Air: Bagdogra Airport is the nearest Airport, car will take max 3 hrs from here to reach maldiram.
By Road & Train-NJP and Siliguri are the main railhead & bus terminus. From Dilaram crossing in Hill Cart road,it will take 40mins.time.
About Sonam Homestay Mahaldiram
We have total 5 rooms in Sonam Homestay
Three in Ground Floor & Two in First Floor. Mt.Kanchanjunga is visible from our balcony. Mr.Sherpa is very courteous & polite .
Pocket Pinch-Rs.1500 per head per day with all meals
