Martam is perfect, it's a village, a small hamlet deep in a valley known as the rice bowl of Sikkim, with only a few houses of farmers and landowners, a couple of shops, but still just an hour away from Gangtok. and then, coming to Martam Retreat, it's like a fantasy, a quiet and comfortable magic carpet floating in mist and cloud that descends into the valley every evening, from the hills around. Every comfort that one would reasonably require and still feel detached and secluded is present there. Take a walk through the village, walk down the forested trails into the terraced paddy fields below, or just sit in the balcony and let the cloud descend and engulf you in absolute silence. Or if, you are the swimming pool lover, take a dip in the indoor pool. Overall, enjoy all creature comforts in absolute peace and tranquility, and what is better to top the experience when Mr. Kunzang Topden, the owner himself would attend to you personally and make you feel as comfortable as one can be. Loved my stay of five days of small walks and quiet sit outs, and would come back again. For people who love to live in a dreamy village hidden in mist and cloud but still be only an hour from a city.

i will just share this- checked out from the hotel.went some good 30-35km downhill ( very undulating route). took a u-turn and called back in the hotel to again check in. this is the beauty of this place.
no place as good as this.
the staff took me in the village, purchased a live chicken, cooked it along with the chef in the kichen marrinating in beer.very supportive staff.
the owner Misses Topden and her father make you feel at home taking care of everything.
pool is quite good.view from all rooms is super.rooms are excellent.
bonfire and all is arranged.
you will never have any complain here.

It was lovely stay at martam retreat. Beautiful view from the resort. Staffs are very friendly. Speacially the owner, they treated us very nicely. Must visit place. A bit away from gangtok but worth it.