Come to the farm

North Bengal. Near the Himalayan foothills. Three hours from New Jalpaiguri station. A working farm — not a resort.

Beekeeping Walk

Beekeeping Walk

2 hours

₹600 per person minimum 2 people

Walk the hive line with Siddhartha. Learn the difference between Apis cerana and Tetragonula. Watch a real hive inspection.

  • — Guided hive walk (1.5 hours)
  • — Protective gear provided
  • — Live hive inspection (when scheduled)
  • — Honey tasting at the end
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Day Visit

Day Visit

half day (4 hours)

₹800 per person

A guided half-day walk through Chetna Farm. See the hives, the gardens, the yellow tea plants. Lunch included.

  • — Guided farm walk (2 hours)
  • — Introduction to beekeeping and natural farming methods
  • — Farm lunch
  • — Tasting of honey and yellow tea
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Mushroom Walk

Mushroom Walk

Half day to full day

₹800 per person minimum 2 people

Walk the forest margin at Chetna Farm. Learn to identify wild mushrooms and fungi, understand their role in the ecosystem, and collect specimens. In collaboration with Mushrooms of Sikkim.

  • — Guided mushroom hunt through farm and forest edge (2–4 hours)
  • — Species identification — field techniques, iNaturalist, Google Lens
  • — Specimen collection and discussion
  • — Introduction to fungal ecology — what fungi do underground
  • — Mindful observation session
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Natural Farming Workshop

Natural Farming Workshop

full day (6 hours)

₹1500 per person

A full-day hands-on workshop on natural farming methods. Jeevamrutha preparation, soil biology, and how to transition away from chemical inputs.

  • — Morning session: soil biology and natural farming theory
  • — Hands-on: Jeevamrutha batch preparation
  • — Farm walk: reading the land
  • — Afternoon session: practical Q&A with Siddhartha
  • — Farm lunch
  • — Workshop notes (printed)
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Farm Stay — Tree Camp

Farm Stay — Tree Camp

1–3 nights

₹2500 per night per person, twin sharing

Stay in a tree camp tent on an elevated wooden platform at Chetna Farm. Proper bedding, farm meals, quiet mornings. A working farm in the Himalayan foothills.

  • — Accommodation in 10×10 ft family tent on elevated wooden platform with warm bedding
  • — Three farm meals daily — vegetarian, sourced from the farm or neighbouring areas
  • — Vegan and gluten-free options on request
  • — Morning farm walk
  • — Access to beehives, garden, and kitchen garden
  • — Bicycle access for village cycling
  • — Yoga and pranayama session (optional)
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Before you come

  • Book at least 3 days in advance. WhatsApp works best: +91 XXXXX XXXXX
  • From NJP station: taxi to Chalsa takes about 3 hours.
  • The farm is not wheelchair accessible — it is on uneven agricultural land.
  • October to March is the best season. Monsoon (June–September) is possible but muddy.