Turuk Kothi, Turuk
Village - Turuk, Sikkim
Check-out time: 11:00 am
For early check-ins or late check-outs don’t be shy to check with us.
Slow and soft music is okay, but please do not play loud music. You are in the middle of nature and a village.
Services of the staff are available until 10:00 pm
We follow a strict no-smoking policy inside the house. You may ask the caretaker for an ashtray and smoke outside the house if you need to.
Follow local customs and traditions while interacting with villagers. Support community-based tourism initiatives by engaging with local artisans/handicraftsman, businesses, temples and nature.
Pets are NOT allowed
WiFi is not available at the property because of its remote location, but Jio dongles are available if you need to connect to the internet.
Bookings made for long weekends, festivals and blackout periods (sold-out dates, special festivals, Christmas & New Year) are non-refundable and non-changeable.
The stay is well-connected by road to major towns like Gangtok (78Kms), Siliguri (90Kms) and Darjeeling (80Kms).
The closest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) located 85Kms from the stay, with travel time usually taking 3.5 to 4 hours by road.
The closest airport is Bagdogra Airport—the stay is a three hour drive away.
We will share the exact directions upon confirmation. We have pickup, drop
facility from the Airport/Railway Station, which are chargeable
additionally.
We also offer accommodation for the drivers at the property at an
additional cost. Please inform us at the time of booking so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Turuk Kothi was home to the revered and admired Shri Laxmi Das Pradhan, first minter of Sikkim. Even after over 160 years, the descendants of Laxmi Das Pradhan continue to live in the same house. The property consists of the original two-storey house and seven guest cottages that surround it. Of these, two cottages feature two rooms each, with separate living areas and private verandahs. The rest feature single bedrooms with living areas and patios. A remarkable aspect about the estate is the fact that, centuries after; Turuk Kothi stands unaltered even today, as had been built by its first resident. Though the guest cottages were added to the property later, they have been built to reflect the architecture of the original house, with sloping roofs and intricate cornices. Inside, you will find vintage dressing tables, hardwood furniture and traditional carpets in shades of deep burgundy, purple and red.
Turuk Kothi is recognized as the time-honored traditional establishment, delivering a unique flavor of hospitality that offers top-notch refinement while remaining deeply rooted in Sikkimese culture and heritage. For all these years Turuk Kothi has brought together the unique beauty and traditions in an experience that highlights true Sikkimese hospitality and courtesy. Laxmi Das Pradhan, a Newar businessman, was granted the title of Taksari (owner of the minting house) by the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim. He was responsible for minting the first Sikkimese copper coins, such as the Dheba and Cheptey paisa. The grand age-old mountain estate is now home to the fifth-generation of the ancestral Pradhan family. When here, try pickles made with chicken, pork, fish, bamboo shoot, dalley chillies, radish and mango.
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