Our Village Stay and Tour takes you to Yangsum
Farm. Yangsum Farm is tucked far away from the
crowd in an idyllic countryside with a backdrop of the
Khangchendzonga range of peaks and the skyline of the
Singalila Range. It is located in West Sikkim, 2 km from the
small bazaar village of Rinchenpong at an altitude of 1500
metres.
Whether you are seeking solitude or
vigorous activity, the Tsechu Tharpa family at Yangsum
Farm can arrange a bespoke itinerary to suit all your
needs.
ABOUT THE FARM : The heritage
farmhouse was built in 1833 and remodeled in 1966. It is
run by Thendup Tashi, Dorji Chaden, and Pema chiki, of the
Tsechu Tharpa family. The family manage the 44 acre
mountain farm, consisting of open mixed forest of Pine,
Himalayan Alder, Schima, Chestnut, Magnolia,
Rhododendrons, Cherry, and others.
They
grow cardamom, avocados, oranges, banana, pears, apricots,
and mangoes. Cultivated agriculture yields maize, paddy,
millet, potatoes, ginger, turmeric, and sweet potatoes. In
addition to these, seasonal vegetables such as
cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes and peas are also grown.
The farm is fully organic.
Accommodation consists of a spacious
furnished bedroom with a semi-attached western style
toilet and bath. The house has electricity, and running
water.
AT THE YANGSUM FARM 1.
Spent the day at the farm participating in the farm
activities i.e growing organic vegetables, ploughing,
feeding the domestic animals etc.
2. Spend the day bird watching in the woods owned
by the host.
3. Short village trek in and around the farm with
spectacular views of the hills, meeting the local people
and learning about their style of living etc.
4. Spend time learning to prepare local millet beer
and ethnic Sikkimese dishes.
5. Take an opportunity to visit and interact with
the children of the local school, visit the local handloom
and handicrafts center at the village.
DAY 02 : Relax - and Learn about the
surrounding village life.
DAY 03 : Participate in Village Life.
DAY 04 : After breakfast Trek to Rinchenpong
Monastery (1 hour). Another ½ hour trek to Resung Monastery. Have
Pack Lunch. After lunch- Visit Lepcha Heritage House back by- 4
PM
DAY 05 : After breakfast Trek to Hot Spring-Rangeet
Water World - Tashiding Monastery. Lunch at Legship. Back to Farm
House by Car.
DAY 06 : After breakfast Trek to Rinchenpong
Monastery [1 hour ] . Another ½ hour Trek to Resung Monastery park
Lunch.
DAY 07 : Departure to Bagdogra/ Pelling or
Gangtok.
NOTE #:
There are other numerous short Treks or other
activities you can indulge yourself in like
Bird Watching
Photography
Cooking
Local history
Painting
Writing and Poetry
Yoga and Meditation
Trek to Resum / Rinchenpong Monastery:
Short soft trek to Resum Gompa and Rinchenpong Gompa with pack lunch.
At the background of the Resum Gompa is the meeting place of three
hills, and at the top tri-juncture a monastery was constructed during
the time of the Chogyal by a Lepcha landlord. It is about two century
year old and it is at an altitude of 1968 meters.
Background of Rinchenpong Gompa. Rinzing Thinley
Gyatso a great tantrik and a religious leader from Tibet came to this
place and preached here, he had lots of disciples, he wanted his
precious antiques to be buried and laid the foundation of this
monastery. His belongings were buried and the monastery was made step
by step. The monastery belongs to the Nyingmapa sect.
Trek to Lepcha Heritage House:
This heritage house is two-century year old, made precisely to
accommodate the British governor who used to visit the place. It has
rich paintings and carvings. it was made by Pintso Thakedar a renowned
landlord at his time.
Rangit Water World is 3 km trek to which basically is river
water stored in a dam for generating electricity but extensively used
for boating, and picnic spot.
Phurchachu(Hot spring) known for its
medicinal and therapeutic value, it has a historical significances
relating to Guru Padmasambhwa, the hot spring is surrounded by caves,
rock formation of shapes and sizes and is located at the river bank.
ABOUT THE FARM : The heritage
farmhouse was built in 1833 and remodeled in 1966. It is
run by Thendup Tashi, Dorji Chaden, and Pema chiki, of the
Tsechu Tharpa family. The family manage the 44 acre
mountain farm, consisting of open mixed forest of Pine,
Himalayan Alder, Schima, Chestnut, Magnolia,
Rhododendrons, Cherry, and others.
They
grow cardamom, avocados, oranges, banana, pears, apricots,
and mangoes. Cultivated agriculture yields maize, paddy,
millet, potatoes, ginger, turmeric, and sweet potatoes. In
addition to these, seasonal vegetables such as
cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes and peas are also grown.
The farm is fully organic.
1.
Spent the day at the farm participating in the farm
activities i.e growing organic vegetables, ploughing,
feeding the domestic animals etc.
