Gohills Blue Orchid Homestay - Home Stay in Gangtok - East District, India

(Originally published on my Goibibo review) Gohill Orchid has got a pretty good review on Google Maps, even though this residence is new on Goibibo listing, I decided to give it a try. Firstly, it is kind of remote for tourists who are looking to hover around MG Market. It's in Forest Colony area and around 20 minutes walk away from the market. Let's get to the pros and cons: Pros: 1. Incredibly inviting atmosphere with the caretaker Mr. Dikendra Gurung being a warm host, who'd smile and hold conversations and make you feel welcome 2. This residence is set up as dormitories with the owners also sharing the same premise and using the common bathroom and kitchen, you'd get a feel of being with a local family, for me it was a plus 3. Located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood 4. The big varanda was so peaceful, you could sit there and chill with them over drinks and your time will fly 5. Good views 6. Even though I booked dorm, I got a private room with 2 single beds 7. WIFI! I didn't expect it, and at times it didn't work, but I am glad it was there. 8. It was quite inexpensive and affordable Cons: 1. Room I got was quiet small 2. There was no supply of water, they had a gravity filter installed but it didn't work adequately so I had to rely on bottled water 3. The room I got was quite small and dingy 4. Shared bathroom, at times it was occupied when I really needed to go but I couldn't because the owners are quite a few people and it was occupied. Overall, a great place to stay if you're travelling solo and on a budget, not only you get to stay in such a peaceful property, you'd befriend the warm hosts pretty easily. But if you're in for a hotel-like all amenities provided experience and with family. I'd suggest skip this one.

Worst hostel in Gangtok. I booked this hostel in advance and reached there at 8pm. The hostel was completely empty, lights were turned off. When i call the person who manages this hostel he told that he'll be there in 5mins but even after 1 hour he didn't turned up. At 9pm I had to book another hostel. *Irresponsible staff* Never ever go to this place.

Nice place to stay... We really had a great time... Of course at affordable price... The owner is very nice and helped us a lot in arranging for north Sikkim trip and also whenever needed... A very much recommended place indeed...

Great stay. The host, Deepesh, was extremely helpful. He guided us on places to visit and things to do. The place itself is very clean, great view of the mountains and the rest of the city.

I guess it is the best place in Gangtok at rs 600, but I am warning you about the mobile networks. My jio and idea was not working and their Wi-Fi was also not working properly inside rooms.

We booked 2 rooms before 2 months through Booking. com as per the owner's instructions.. After reaching there they refused to honour the booking.. We again searched room with lots of difficulty. Owner is a cheater.. Don't book Gohills Orchid hostel.. Don't book through Booking. com..

Gohill Orchid has got a pretty good review on Google Maps, even though this residence is new on Goibibo listing, I decided to give it a try. Firstly, it is kind of remote for tourists who are looking to hover around MG Market. It's in Forest Colony area and around 20 minutes walk away from the market. Let's get to the pros and cons: Pros: 1. Incredibly inviting atmosphere with the caretaker Mr. Dikendra Gurung being a warm host, who'd smile and hold conversations and make you feel welcome 2. This residence is set up as dormitories with the owners also sharing the same premise and using the common bathroom and kitchen, you'd get a feel of being with a local family, for me it was a plus 3. Located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood 4. The big varanda was so peaceful, you could sit there and chill with them over drinks and your time will fly 5. Good views 6. Even though I booked dorm, I got a private room with 2 single beds 7. WIFI! I didn't expect it, and at times it didn't work, but I am glad it was there. 8. It was quite inexpensive and affordable Cons: 1. Room I got was quiet small 2. There was no supply of water, they had a gravity filter installed but it didn't work adequately so I had to rely on bottled water 3. The room I got was quite small and dingy 4. Shared bathroom, at times it was occupied when I really needed to go but I couldn't because the owners are quite a few people and it was occupied. Overall, a great place to stay if you're travelling solo and on a budget, not only you get to stay in such a peaceful property, you'd befriend the warm hosts pretty easily. But if you're in for a hotel-like all amenities provided experience and with family. I'd suggest skip this one. It was peaceful and quite affordable. A good choice for me.

good service.. friendly no check-in trouble.. allowed extension of stay and also geyser facility available.