Vajra Kunj is a quiet Homestay with a beautiful view of the mountains (on clear days, you can see the Kanchenjunga as well). Though there is no car access to its doorstep, it is not too far from the thoroughfare street below, where taxis, train, etc .. ply. Situated on the slope of a mountain, with a sit-out in front of the guest rooms, Vajra kunj offers a delightful view of floating clouds along the mountain sides and multi coloured pots of flowering plants. It is just about 200 meters away from the largest monastery of Darjeeling - the Dali Monastery.
Babita Madam, Bishu and Priyanka take good care of the guests. Babita madam is a wonderful cook as well! Loved her fresh Momos!!
It is very cold in this area, but the rooms are wellequipped with electric blanket and woolen blankets. Besides, there is an electric kettle for warm water. The bathroom has a geyser as well.
The only downside is that being so cold, it is probably difficult to wash and dry large blankets. My blankets were not very clean and I had an allergic response. Also the room could have been dusted and cleaned better - carpets were dirty and walls had cobwebs. Bathroom was dusty. Bathroom gave ice cold water in the wash basin and from the health faucet. One can adjust to it by mugging out hot water from a bucket full of geyser water. This was a bit cumbresome.
Despite little hiccups, I had a pleasant stay and appreciated the warm hospitality of my hostess Babita Madam.