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Day Trip Rice Fields & Tea Garden Temi

Short On this day trip, discover the extensive, terraced rice fields of Martam with us and visit Sikkim’s largest tea garden Temi. Meet the tea pickers and…

Day trip to Lake Tsomgo

Short Spezielle Tsomgo-See & Nathula-Pakete für Hausgäste. bambooretreathotel-tagesausflug-lepcha-dorf1 bambooretreathotel-tages…

Sightseeing tour of Gangtok

Short Enjoy a guided day trip to Sikkim’s capital Gangtok with us, tailored to your interests. bambooretreathotel-tagesausflug-lepcha-dorf1 …

Day trip to the Fambong Lho sanctuary

Short 1-day trekking, with 2-day extension optionJungle trekking with panoramic views ofMt. Khangchendzonga, Mt. Narsing, Mt. Tenzingkhang & Mt. Jupono…

Cultural experience in the Lepcha village

Short Experience the rich cultural heritage of Sikkim’s indigenous people, the Lepchas, and gain an insight into the rural way of life. bamboor…

Standard 3 nights / 4 days

Embark on a 4-day retreat near Bagdogra, beginning with a stay at Bamboo Retreat Hotel. Explore Rumtek monasteries, indulge in a herbal bath, and savor Bhut…

Standard 4 nights / 5 days

The trip includes visits to Rumtek monasteries, a Lepcha village with shamanic ceremony, a herbal bath and ends with a full day excursion to Gangtok which i…

Outdoor 4 nights / 5 days

The trip includes a full day hike in the Fabong Lho sanctuary, a relaxing outdoor bath, a full day excursion to Gangtok with various sightseeing options and…

Outdoor extended 5 nights / 6 days

A six-day trip through Sikkim with highlights such as a welcome ceremony in the Fabong Lho sanctuary, a typical outdoor bath, a full-day excursion to Gangto…

Mindful 5 nights / 6 days

A five-day spiritual journey in Sikkim awaits you, starting with a herbal bath, massage therapy and meditation on the first day. Follow a mandala class, exp…

Monsoon Special

Take advantage of our special prices during the monsoon season, which runs from mid-June to the end of August. Program Offer for 2 persons: Spend the n…

Christmas Special

Enjoy our special prices during the most beautiful and special time of the year.Celebrate the festive season with us in the inviting ambience of our hotel a…

Wellness Special

Treat yourself to some time out and experience unforgettable days of relaxation and regeneration with our exclusive wellness special offer. In our wellness …

Honeymoon Special

Short Experience the fresh, cool breeze, romantic walks in the picturesque villages and visits to world-famous monasteries in our enchanting surroundings. …

Sikkim’s Buddhist heritage

Short Experience the Buddhist heritage of Sikkim by visiting three monasteries. Your tour guide can give you an introduction to the different schools of Bu…

Cultural experience in the Lepcha village

Short Experience the rich cultural heritage of Sikkim’s indigenous people, the Lepchas, and gain an insight into the rural way of life. bamboor…

10 Indian Desserts You MUST NOT Miss During Your Next Travel to India

Okay! Let us begin with a caveat as it is.  ‘This blog is only the itsy-bitsy tip of the colossal iceberg that ‘dessert’ is in India’. Every region, thro…

Working Holiday at Bamboo Retreat Hotel, Sikkim – what you can expect

A week at Bamboo Retreat Hotel on a working holiday By Mutha Renu Sanja – Spring 2019 Introduction about the author: I went to Bamboo Re…

Experiencing Bangladesh!

Bangladesh, Mangroves, indigenous people and nature in an incredible variety I enjoy this morning’s silence, that hazy, almost misty air, as I sit comforta…

Experience our Wellness Highlight: The Hotstone Bath

Our Wellness Temple Once you arrive at the Bamboo Retreat Hotel, you soon realizes that you find yourself in the midst of a paradise garden. A walk through o…

Sikkim – The scent of traditional cleansing & healing in the Himalaya

In the air lies an uplifting herbal scent. The pleasant smell of the smoke creates an environment of devotion, dignity and inspiration that supports our pray…

The holy caves of Sikkim– feel the spiritual heart of the former himalayan kingdom of Sikkim in India vividly

The holy caves of Sikkim Sikkim is the former buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas- it shows us the secrets of the Buddhist culture, opens our hearts and gives …

Northeast India Cultural Journey

Northeast India with fascinating visits to the tribal festivals! INDIA, aromas of spices, colorful saris, majestic mountains, everybody has their own imagina…

Gundruk & Sinki – Fermented Food and Appetiser

Gundruk and Sinki Whether its soup or pickle, Gundruk is always inviting and pleasant in taste. One can sense the hard work, endurance and efforts put by Him…

What actually is permaculture?

And how we use permaculture in our garden at the Bamboo Retreat Hotel in Sikkim, India In China they say, life begins with the day you build a garden.&n…

Stevia, the natural sweetness without calories!

Stevia, the natural sweetener in the Bamboo Retreat Hotel, Sikkim Here at the Bamboo Retreat Hotel, which is located in Sikkim, in the beautiful hills of the…

A Divine place of East Sikkim – Tsogmo lake & Baba Mandir

East Sikkim: Tsogmo lake & Baba Mandir Every time my vehicle took a sharp turn, the best glimpse of nature’s beauty stirred a thrill and excitement in me…

Fresh Herbal Tea – what a treat!

If only I had known how to rhyme, I would have written a poem on this bewitching herbal tea served in exquisite ceramic mug carved with Tibetan art. Fresh He…

Sikkim Traditional Millet Beer “Chang”

Sikkim is breathtaking and so is “Chang” Bhutia or Lepcha term for fermented alcoholic beverages. It’s always the local food and beverage which bring people …

“Gundruk” & “Sinki” – Fermented Food and Appetiser

“Gundruk” & “Sinki” Whether its soup or pickle, Gundruk is always inviting and pleasant in taste. One can sense the hard work, endurance and efforts put …

Fermented Foods – Producing Local Radish Pickle (Mula Achar)

Old cultural technique: Fermented Foods Fermentation is an old cultural technique that has been used since the Neolithic age for food preservation as well as…

Sikkimese Daal – From Farm to Table

Sikkimese Daal – From Farm to Table

Most popular staple food: Sikkimese Daal Daal is certainly one of the most popular staple dishes in India and there are probably as many recipes as there are…

Trekking in Sikkim, Yuksom-Dzongri Trek west Sikkim Himalaya

6 Popular Trekking Routes in Sikkim

Trekking Routes in Sikkim Sikkim is the land of the mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga. It is also one of the hotspots in India for trekking as it boasts of some of the…

The Old Silk Route, East Sikkim

6 Day Itinerary for Exploring Sikkim

Exploring Sikkim Sikkim has a lots of wonderful moments, experiences and views to offer. You can spend endless amount of days in Sikkim, meditating, reading,…

Himalaya, Sikkim - The Ecotourism Capital of India

Sikkim – The Ecotourism Capital of India

The ecotourism capital of India: Sikkim Today, no spot on earth is too far away to reach. With the help of technology, people are discovering new places ever…

Pelling Pemayangtse Monastery, Sikkim

8 Must Visit Monasteries in Sikkim

8 Must Visit Monasteries in Sikkim Sikkim is a land blessed with breathtaking biodiversity. Also, it is a land dotted with spectacular monasteries. One would…

Village Walk, Your unforgettable trip to Sikkim

7 Experiences that will make your trip to Sikkim Unforgettable

Your unforgettable trip to Sikkim To be able to truly experience a place, one needs to immerse themselves in the culture and history of the place. Interactin…