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In pictures: The cosy Kaleege House farmstay in Takdah

Midway between Darjeeling and Kalimpong, this luxury two-bedroom cottage with wi-fi and curated meals, is a little-known gem in the hills

Karo Christine Kumar Published 19.05.22, 08:18 PM
The exterior of Kaleege House farmstay, nestled on a hill in Takdah, a quiet former British cantonment near Darjeeling
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The exterior of Kaleege House farmstay, nestled on a hill in Takdah, a quiet former British cantonment near Darjeeling

Photos: Karo Christine Kumar
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A picturesque path leads up to the cottage. Cross passion-fruit vines, peach trees, dalle bushes, hydrangeas (in the monsoons) and vegetable gardens on the way
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A picturesque path leads up to the cottage. Cross passion-fruit vines, peach trees, dalle bushes, hydrangeas (in the monsoons) and vegetable gardens on the way

The table laid out with a spread from the Kaleege House kitchen – crispy roast chicken with skinned potatoes, homemade bread baked by Mridula, and a cannoli for dessert
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The table laid out with a spread from the Kaleege House kitchen – crispy roast chicken with skinned potatoes, homemade bread baked by Mridula, and a cannoli for dessert

The tastefully done-up living room bathed in morning light. The roof windows also offer a glimpse of forest green, blending the earthy interiors with the outdoors
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The tastefully done-up living room bathed in morning light. The roof windows also offer a glimpse of forest green, blending the earthy interiors with the outdoors

The breakfast spread at Kaleege House - fresh fruits, cereal, ham, sausages, bread, jams and spread and eggs as-you-like-it
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The breakfast spread at Kaleege House - fresh fruits, cereal, ham, sausages, bread, jams and spread and eggs as-you-like-it

A comfortable sofa chair and a wood-fired stove makes up this corner
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A comfortable sofa chair and a wood-fired stove makes up this corner

A hot toddy on a cool evening stirred up by the gracious hosts Mridula and Prabhdev Singh. Guests are advised to carry their own spirits and medicines
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A hot toddy on a cool evening stirred up by the gracious hosts Mridula and Prabhdev Singh. Guests are advised to carry their own spirits and medicines

It’s always spring when Mridula is around! The gracious host of Kaleege House with Bhalu, the rescued Tibetan mastiff
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It’s always spring when Mridula is around! The gracious host of Kaleege House with Bhalu, the rescued Tibetan mastiff

Mornings in the cottage. Watch the sun rise from the gallery window in a spacious, comfortable bedroom. Kaleege House is named after the kaleege pheasant found in the Himalayan foothills
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Mornings in the cottage. Watch the sun rise from the gallery window in a spacious, comfortable bedroom. Kaleege House is named after the kaleege pheasant found in the Himalayan foothills

Light-filled washrooms are fitted with overhead showers. Even the washrooms offer a glimpse of the forest!
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Light-filled washrooms are fitted with overhead showers. Even the washrooms offer a glimpse of the forest!

Catch up on your favourite books, play board games or simply lounge about. You can head out for forest and nature walks, or visit the nearby Rangli-Rangliot tea, Teesta valley or Gielle tea gardens
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Catch up on your favourite books, play board games or simply lounge about. You can head out for forest and nature walks, or visit the nearby Rangli-Rangliot tea, Teesta valley or Gielle tea gardens

Kaleege House offers Wifi in the wilderness. So, catch up on your favourite stories on My Kolkata over a cup of brew! (Call  + 91 83450 08283, + 91 85097 41680 for more deets)
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Kaleege House offers Wifi in the wilderness. So, catch up on your favourite stories on My Kolkata over a cup of brew! (Call + 91 83450 08283, + 91 85097 41680 for more deets)

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