Kurseong a small hamlet near Darjeeling is situated at a height of approx 4548 ft. Kurseong is the perfect destination to enjoy the pristine beauty of the hills. Though Kurseong main town is densely populated, you can often find hidden gems on the offbeat paths in Kurseong and one of the hidden gems is Nirvana Retreat. Nirvana Retreat is the best place to stay in Kurseong.
Nirvana Retreat is a place where the sounds of the birds are your alarm clock, the clouds are the blanket that embraces you with open arms, where the tall pine trees play the perfect backdrop for getting lost in your dreams, the hospitality and the care keeps you warm and a place where time has stopped – that’s Nirvana Retreat for you.
Nirvana Retreat is an offbeat stay option in Kurseong nestled among the hills of Kurseong at a height of 6080 ft much higher than Kurseong Town. and almost near to Darjeeling in terms of altitude.
Nirvana Retreat is neither a homestay nor a hotel, it’s a perfect blend of both where you will feel at home yet get the best services from the people at Nirvana Retreat, who will go the extra mile to ensure that you feel special.
Nirvana in Sanskrit means “a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth.”
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Retreat means ” the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)” which fits perfectly for Nirvana Retreat in Kurseong as you will not only realize your own self but also forget the hardships of life and make you realize your inner self.
Once you are here in Nirvana Retreat in Kurseong, you will forget all the sorrows of life, you will desire to get embraced in the lap of nature which will you make you forget everything in your life and you will just enjoy the place.
That’s why I call it the best place in Kurseong.
Nirvana Retreat in Kurseong is the best place to stay in Kurseong that will help you to make peace with yourself, understand your inner self, and make you close to nature.
What Makes staying in Kurseong at Nirvana Retreat Special?
Location of Stay in Kurseong
Nestled among the hills in a faraway location from the main town of Kurseong makes it the perfect location. The Nirvana Retreat is surrounded by Pine trees giving it a fairy tale experience. In the morning and afternoon when the clouds cover the Pine trees and enter your room it gives a mystic experience.
The curved roads surrounded by pine & fern will welcome you to the retreat. While you will be driving to the resort you are bound to feel excited as the roads to the resort are extremely beautiful.
The chirping birds will wake you up in the morning and during the evening you will hear the beautiful songs of the birds.
Nirvana Retreat in Kurseong is noise-free and that makes it a perfect location to enjoy the sounds and sights of nature.
Kanchenjunga range is visible from Nirvana Retreat, however when we went it was cloudy, and hence we couldn’t see the Kanchenjunga range.
A Book Lover’s Paradise
Here you can spend hours looking at the flying clouds among pine trees, or just grab a book and sit in the garden and get lost in the words of a book.
The book & the atmosphere at the Nirvana Retreat plays as the perfect stage where you can sometimes become a detective or just stroll in the alleys of old Calcutta while getting immersed in a book and there will be no one to disturb you apart from the sounds of nature.
Nirvana Retreat has a well-stocked library catering to the reading habits of all. You can get books from all genres. It is a book lover’s paradise. It simply shows how well-read are the owners of Nirvana Retreat.
One of the best parts which I have hardly seen in any place is written in the library that “you can take any book back with you for your home as a memoir of staying in this place.” Though it’s a beautiful gesture from the owners of the resort, however, my suggestion is don’t take any book home, as if you are taking a book home, you will be not allowing another person to enjoy the book.
Mouth-Watering Food
While staying in Nirvana Retreat, I often wondered how is it is possible for a team of two Chefs to serve a variety of cuisine and not only that you will find all food tastes amazing.
Just to check, during my 2 days of stay at Nirvana Retreat I ordered all kinds of cuisine starting from Chinese, Indian, Continental, Nepalese, and not once they faltered on the taste.
If you are a food lover like me, you can eat the entire day yet not go cover even 1/5th of the menu
Once you are here you need to try out the Nepalese dishes like Churpi ka Achar, Gundruk ko Achaar, Sel Roti, and Karela Fry.
Note the Nepalese cuisines are on the spicier side and hence if you can’t eat chillies like me you will not be able to enjoy the cuisine to the fullest. But still, my suggestion is it’s absolutely a must-try.
One thing you have to try is their Caramel Custard. They don’t make it every day but if you are reading this then you should request them to prepare it in advance.
I can go on and on about the taste of the food here. It’s simply amazing. And yes try their Non-veg thin crust pizza too.
Nirvana Retreat has an in-house bakery and all the bread is baked in-house, so you get fresh bread in the morning.
All the people in the restaurant go the extra mile to ensure you have an amazing gastronomic experience.
