A stay like your own home...

Our story

Yuma - the homestay is named after a Goddess, who is a protector of the land & rightly so. It is a beautiful property that is surrounded by huge ancient trees and right in the middle of it, stands the pine wood cottage that will be your abode if you decide to book a stay here with us.

Our homestay is the perfect place for you if you're seeking a quiet, dreamy space to spend a few days in the comfort of a home. Our family home stands just beside the cottage and when you stay here with us, we consider you as a part of our family. The cottage is surrounded by lush green plants and flowers, and the balcony is the perfect place for you if you want to enjoy a warm cup of tea with a view of the Kanchenjunga.

Our property is tucked away in a quiet, secluded corner of Sittong and will be a good place if you want to enjoy some solitude, while also spend some days exploring Sittong and other nearby areas. You can explore our farm from where we source organic vegetables for your meals and our personal garden which boasts one of the biggest collection of plants and orchids you can find here. You can also trek to the nearby viewpoints or the surrounding village to walk through the huge orange gardens that are spread throughout this area. We welcome you to enjoy a stay at our home, experience our hospitality as you explore Sittong.

Our facilities

Our homestay has pinewood cabins that are open for our guests, with balconies and a beautiful garden in front of the rooms to enjoy your morning tea. We have 4 rooms in total, 2 of the smaller rooms can host up to 2 guests in each room and the larger 2 rooms can host up to 6 people in each room.

What we offer for our guests:

Pine wood cottages for stay

Attached washrooms with geyser

Balcony

Open garden space and common area

Common dining hall

Parking space

Driver's room

Bamboo shed in the garden area

We offer fresh, organic and farm to table cooked meals at our homestay. The meals are prepared with utmost love and care and will make you feel right at home! We provide morning tea and breakfast, lunch, evening snack with tea/coffee and dinner. We can also arrange for barbeque and bonfire evenings upon prior requests.

Know your hosts

We are a family of four people, living here with our loving dogs and a cat. I am Mr. Subhas Subba and my wife, Mrs. Pramila Subba, who currently reside on the property in our ancestral home. Having served in the army previously, I am now retired and enjoy the quiet life surrounded by the mountains and trees. I spend my mornings coaching local children in football and hope to inspire and guide them.

My wife is an avid gardener and tends lovingly to all the flowers and plants you will find on our property. She is the one who is in charge of all your meals here, and oversees the entire kitchen. If you're a plant lover, you are in for a treat - you will be delighted with the beautiful collection of rare orchids and plants she has!

Whether you are a solo traveler or you are travelling in a group, we would love to host you and guide you throughout your stay as you explore Sittong and the traditional culture of our land. We welcome you to come stay at our homestay and experience warmth and hospitality that will make you feel right at home!

Places to visit

Our homestay is located in between the Cinchona plantations of the Sittong valley and is far away from the noise and hustle bustle of passing cars and crowds. You can take a day or two to trek the various trails through the nearby forests that surround our homestay. The trails are mostly secluded and quiet, with bird song filling the air as you walk through them. A walk to the closest viewpoint will give you a view of the Kanchenjunga and numerous other mountain ranges, covered in lush green trees as far as the eye can see. You can also walk a bit further to the nearby village to explore the orange gardens in the surrounding areas.

Other popular tourist attractions are:

Ahaldara - One of the most popular spots here, it is the highest point of Sittong and offers a breath taking 360 degree view of the mountain ranges, including the majestic Kanchenjunga. The area is beautiful and perfect to watch a sunrise or sunset, spend time with your loved ones and enjoy some good tea and snacks.

Namthing Pokhri - This is a sacred lake located in the area, that is surrounded by huge ancient pine forests and is home to the rare Himalayan Salamanders. You can walk to this place from Ahaldara and spend some quiet time here, soaking up the beauty of the place.

Orange gardens - Known as the land of oranges, Sittong is filled with orange gardens throughout the region. You will be mesmerised by the beautiful gardens that are home to some of the tastiest oranges you've ever had! You can visit a garden and buy them directly from there.