Bombay Road – The Place Where Gods and Angels Live

We recently stumbled upon a hidden gem in Sikkim — a valley called Bombay Road . The name itself carries history; the place was christened after an army battalion from Bombay that camped here, probably back in the 1990s. Tucked away in Nathang, in the eastern part of Sikkim, Bombay Road is not just a valley — it feels like another world. Nathang has always been one of our favorite escapes, partly because it lies so close to our homestay, Ashraya Boutique Homestay . Over the years, we’ve visited Nathang countless times — its rugged charm and high-altitude silence never fail to pull us back. But this trip turned out different. The place we usually stayed at was shut for the off-season, so we booked a new homestay. We were there on assignment for a brand shoot, and since we knew Nathang inside out, we already had everything planned. We reached our host’s place early in the morning, just in time for breakfast. As steaming cups of tea and warm food were being served, our kind host c...