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 Martam
Village Resort - A Holiday in Martam village resort is an unique
experience. Situated in the breathtaking and tranquil countryside of
East Sikkim, in the foothills of the Himalayas, the resort overlooks a
beautiful valley of rich terraced paddy fields, bounded by forest
covered hills.
The resort is set in the tranquil surroundings of the village. It is a
mainly paddy growing village and this is clearly seen by the numerous
terraced fields cultivated by the villagers. The village itself consists
of scattered clumps of inhabited areas made up of the three ethnic
communities of Sikkim i.e Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepalese. The resort
overlooks a wide valley of terraced fields and is bounded by rich forest
covered hills, which form a part of the Phambongla Wild Life Sanctuary.
This is the perfect location for visitors who love nature or adventure
and for those seeking peace and relaxation. Guests may enjoy a short
trek to the top of the hills to see the rich and unique Himalayan flora
and fauna or enjoy the fabled Sikkimese hospitality among the villagers.
Accommodation :
Accommodation is in 14 thatched cottages built in traditional style to
blend with the surrounding village. The cottages have twin bedded rooms
with large picture windows framing the spectacular countryside. Each
room has attached bath with modern facilities.
Great care has been taken to blend the resort into the village, to
maintain the ethnic style and culture of the area. To remain rustic,
yet, provide for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Facilities & Survices :
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Laundry
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Currency exchange
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Restaurant
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Bar
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Indoor games
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Library
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TV Room
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Car parking.
Services :
The staff, at the resort are, all from the village. Prior to working at
the resort they had little or no experience in working at a hotel.
However their genuine and natural attitude to always help and be of
service to others combined with the culture of hospitality towards
outsiders inbuilt in the Sikkimese in general has gone a long way in
keeping our guests happy and comfortable during their stay with us. The
resort has also provided an alternate form of employment, direct and
indirect for the people of the village.
Dining :
At the attractive and cozy dining hall and bar, local food and drinks
are served. The guests are offered the opportunity to taste the forest
produce such as nettles, ferns, bamboo shoots, mushrooms etc.
(seasonal), which are gathered by the local people, fresh from the
forest, combined with the locally grown rice. The local drink ‘chang' is
also served in freshly cut bamboos. Besides this, Indian, Chinese,
Continental cuisine is also on the menu.
Activities :
The main aim of locating the resort in the village was, to provide a
glimpse of the lifestyle of the three ethnic communities of Sikkim . The
visitors to Sikkim can also experience the rich flora and fauna
available in our State while staying at Martam. With that in mind the
activities listed below are suggested.Day-Trek into the Phambongla Wild
Life Sanctuary , Village Tour , Nature Walk, by monasteries of Rumtek
and Sang, Fishing, Mountain Biking or Picnic by the Riverside .
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