food · Okhrey, Pelling
Sherpa homestay evening and dinner
Most homestays in Okhrey are Sherpa family homes, and the kitchen is where life happens. The stove keeps the room warm, the kettle is always on, and guests are welcome to sit and talk while dinner cooks. It is the best part of a stay, and it costs nothing extra. Arrive before dark, take a hot drink, and let your hosts set the pace of the evening. Children usually join in, and so do the family's dogs.
Dinner is filling mountain food. Expect rice, dal, seasonal greens and a pickle, often with chicken or eggs. Many Sherpa kitchens make thukpa, a noodle soup, and momos, steamed dumplings, and some will serve salty butter tea if you ask. Ask about local cheese such as chhurpi, too. Tell your hosts when you book if you are vegetarian, so they can plan ahead. Portions are generous and second helpings are normal.
Use the evening to plan the walk. Your hosts will know whether the rhododendrons are out, what the trail was like that week and what time the car to Hilley should leave. Most homes go quiet by 9 pm. Settle your bill the night before if you plan a dawn start, carry small notes, and leave the room tidy for the next guests. A thank-you in the morning, tashi delek, goes a long way.
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What food is served at Okhrey homestays
Expect home-style food: rice, dal, seasonal greens, pickles and chicken or eggs, with thukpa noodle soup or momos on many evenings. Breakfast is usually bread, eggs, puri or noodles with tea. Vegetarian meals are easy if you ask ahead. Packed food for the Barsey walk can often be arranged.
How much does a homestay in Okhrey cost
Most Okhrey homestays charge about ₹1,200–2,000 per person per day with meals, indicative, 2026. Rates rise on April weekends and drop in quieter months. Check exactly which meals are included, whether hot water is by geyser or bucket, and whether they arrange the car to Hilley.
Are Okhrey homestays good for families with children
Yes. Homestays are warm, food is simple and hosts are used to families. Rooms can be basic, nights cold and bathrooms shared in some homes, so ask when booking. Bring warm clothes, a torch and snacks children like, as village shops stock little.
