The Shire Homestay

Gangtok, Sikkim - India

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A green and peaceful oasis in the heart of Gangtok,we believe in not only providing Rooms but providing large open spaces for our guests. As one enters through the driveway, greenery and tranquility welcomes you.
From the large open terrace area one can view the opposite valley with beautiful sunsets,stargaze at night and above all it has a direct view of Mt Khangchendzonga.
We have a lot of outdoor seating areas, where you can just read a book, sip on some tea or just relax.
Choose your rooms

Shire Family Room

Balcony
Terrace
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Capacity: 2 adults, 1 child
Maximum number of Guests:3
Double1 Double

Deluxe Double Room

Balcony
Terrace
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Capacity: 2 adults, 1 child
Maximum number of Guests:3
Double1 Double131-150 cm

Budget Double Room

Balcony
Terrace
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Capacity: 2 adults, 1 child
Maximum number of Guests:3
Double1 Double131-150 cm
Services offered by The Shire Homestay
Housekeeping - daily
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Garden
Terrace
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Tshugshing House, Rashmi Prasad Alley Marg, below A.I.R qtrs, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737101 Gangtok, India
City: Gangtok, Sikkim
Region: Sikkim
(IN) IndiaMap
Check-in from 13:00
Check-out until to 11:00
☝️ Local currency:   ₹ (INR)   Indian Rupee
☝️ Time zone:   Asia/Kolkata
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TripAdvisor
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141 reviews
#6 of 409 B&Bs / Inns in Gangtok
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manishkG9528WR
Review dated 28 Mag 2024
Amazing and Excellent stay at The shire Homestay.
• Me and my family stayed at the shire Homestay from 22 may to 25 may 2024.
• It is surrounded by green nature, have a very beautiful gardening and
Breathtaking Mountain views, sitting here sip tea in the garden and enjoying the
best of nature could bring.
• The shire homestay is Located very close to Mg Marg about 8 to 10 mins of
walking distance.
• Rooms are pretty, lovely, clean and were cleaned every day.
• Mr. karma and his family are very nice person, Mr. Karma and his mother took care
us like their family. His mother cooks very tasty and healthy food.
• He arranged transport from NJP to GANGTOK and Gangtok to NJP, apart from
this also arranged trip for Nathula pass, Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, changu
lake and local sightseen.
• We are really satisfied with all facilities provided during our stay and we really
loved this place.
amono2024
Review dated 26 Apr 2024
Great stay with kind and humble hosts
We came here on a family vacation for a week. We had a wonderful time here. The rooms were clean and classy. The shire is very close to MG Marg and yet secluded and gives you a peaceful and serene stay. Mr. Karma and his family are great people and took care of us really well. His mother’s cooking is very tasty and healthy. The garden and Mountain View is amazing. Overall, if you are visiting Gangtok, close your eyes and book your stay here. It’s worth it.
Thank you for your wonderful review Amon.It was a pleasure hosting your stay here and we are pleased that you enjoyed your Holiday in Sikkim. Hope to see you again soon .Warm Regards. Karma & Family.
barbaradR703UH
Review dated 04 Mar 2024
what a great homestay!!!
My 3-day-stay at the Shire was simply amazing. I had no particular expectation before arrival. …. And I left the place with a broken heart to keep on my journey. This homestay really gives you a sense of being at home. Mummy Norkey and Son Karma Tempa are on top of the game. They made us feel very welcome, always asking if needed something. Food was delicious and various throughout our stay. We had no wish whatsoever to go eat in town when we knew it would be delicious and healthy at the Shire. The place is quiet (really quiet! I swear!) even if it is the middle of the city. We had great conversations with Norkey and Karma Tempa. They shared with us their knowledge about the Lepcha culture, treks, religions, gastronomy, biodiversity and orchids. I highly recommend you stay with them. Plus on a lucky day you can see the Kanchenjunga from their terrasse. Amazing !
Thank you for your wonderful review Barbara.It was a pleasure hosting your stay here and we are pleased that you enjoyed your Holiday in Sikkim. Hope to see you again soon .Warm Regards. Karma & Family.
GouthamK32
Review dated 03 Mar 2024
Blissful stay at The shire
It has been a Great stay .
The shire located at heart of Gangtok city with Kanchanjunga peak view. I and my friend stayed for three nights , all three days stay The host at Homestay karma and his mother Norkie took care us like their family. Highlight of the stay is their Home made traditional food they serve at homestay.
Karma the orchid expert is the key Member at shire. He always ready to share his local flora and fauna knowledge along with local traditions practiced by local Indigenous community. One should walk around the property with karma to learn endemic orchids. Overall we had a memorable stay can't wait to visit back ..
Thank you for your wonderful review Goutham,it was a pleasure hosting your stay here and we are pleased that you enjoyed your Holiday in Sikkim. Hope to see you again soon .Warm Regards. Karma & Family.
sanjeevm2024
Review dated 10 Gen 2024
Wonderful Gangtok
The house is simply exquisite. The food excellent. Very conveniently located close to the mall. Very nice and hospitable people. From being recieved at the railway station to being dropped at the airport. Transport for local sightseeing and distant everything was arranged by the hosts.
Thank you for your wonderful review Mr Mukherjee,it was a pleasure hosting your stay here and we are pleased that you enjoyed your Holiday in Sikkim. Hope to see you again soon .Warm Regards. Karma & Family.
siebenstern
Review dated 30 Ott 2014
Alles perfekt
Wir verbrachten drei Nächte dort. Mr. Karma ist sehr hilfsbereit. Wir hatten ein sehr schönes, großes Zimmer mit leckerem Frühstück und Abendessen (positiv hervorzuheben ist insbesondere die angebotene lokale Küche Sikkims!). Ruhige Lage und trotzdem zentral (ca. 10 Minuten steiler Fußweg ins Zentrum).
sabine075
Review dated 30 Nov 2013
Un accueil très familial
Nous avons reçu un très bon accueil auprès de cette famille.
Les chambres sont spacieuses et très propres.
The Shire est un peu difficile d'accès (en bas d'une forte pente) mais le cadre est très agréable et il reste proche du centre ce qui permet de se déplacer à pieds.

Nous avons également dîné sur place (il faut prévenir 1 heure avant). La nourriture était bonne.
Le petit déjeuner est copieux et varié.
Merci pour ce très agréable séjour. Nous pouvons le recommander à tous les voyageurs cherchant un hébergement de qualité sans être trop luxueux.
jacquelineb504
Review dated 09 Apr 2013
un petit coin de paradis !!!!!
nous sommes allés au sikkim et nous avons trouvé the shire à gangtok
calme,très confortable, répondant à toutes nos attentes, proposant des visites dans tous le sikkim.
nous avons rencontré chez ces hotes une ambiance familale avec un respect, une envie de partager qui nous a conquis
pour preuve, aujourd'hui encore nous n'avons qu'une envie: y retourner !
n'hésitez pas à les choisir pour votre séjour !
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