Fantastic place in Gangtok
I had the pleasure of staying at BumbleBee a few weeks ago. It was the first time that I had been to Sikkim, and I was acting on a recommendation provided by colleagues "in the know" about Gangtok. I found the two nights that I spent at BumbleBee inspiring. A few features stand out for me: 1) The location of the place is fantastic. It is tucked away, about a 10-minute convenient walk from most of the action in Gangtok. It is rustic, yet easily connected with a comfortable 10-minute walk to the rest of the action. 2) The warmth and the care that the owners, Sonam and Maria, demonstrated was simply phenomenal. One of my most treasured memories of my trip to Gangtok was my breakfasts that I had with them. They were both fantastic tour guides with understanding of both Eastern and Western cultures. Sonam is a terrific map-maker, and he made a couple of maps that helped me navigate my two days in Gangtok beautifully. 3) The guest house itself is cozy, comfortable and warm. I found my space very private with a scenic view of the mountains. One of the most glorious sunsets I’ve ever seen was right in front of the guest house. Highly recommended. I know that I plan to go back there in the next few months.