WHY SUPPORT
This year’s theme reminds us that true progress is not measured by how fast we grow, but by how deeply we root ourselves in values that uplift communities, protect culture, and preserve nature.
As we prepare for the 5th Edition of KholeyDai, our vision remains clear:
To grow deeper, not just bigger.
To transform tourism into a force that revives traditions, empowers youth, and regenerates the environment.
In the quiet village of Parengtar, we've chosen a different path — one where tourism isn't about crowds, but about connection.
Not just about homestays, but about sustaining agriculture, culture, and community life.
What We’ve Built Together Since 2021:
Welcomed 5,000+ guests across four years
Showcased 40+ folk and contemporary artists
Hosted 25+ workshops on skill-building, heritage, and youth leadership
Led a zero-waste initiative — with only 10kg of plastic produced over 4 editions
Established 25 certified homestays offering immersive, local experiences
Empowered 16 households through training and ₹1 lakh in government support
Revived local traditions like Asar Pandhra, reconnecting youth to their roots
Enabled local vendors to earn over ₹10 lakhs, strengthening the village economy
Recognized as a model tourism hamlet in Kalimpong
Why We Need Your Support
KholeyDai is more than a festival — it's a movement.
A living example of how rural tourism can thrive without losing its soul.
Your support will help us:
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Host our 5th edition with integrity and impact
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Provide platforms for more local artists and youth leaders
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Strengthen our zero-waste and sustainability efforts
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Build capacity for homestay owners, farmers, and artisans
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Document and preserve oral histories, folklore, and traditional knowledge
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Share this model with other villages across the region
Join the Movement
KholeyDai has always been community-powered. From our partners in the Department of Tourism, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, Kalimpong District Administration, and various cultural and tribal boards, to our design team, collaborators, and every visitor who believed in this story this journey has been one of collective courage and creativity.
Now, we invite you to be part of this next chapter.
Support the 5th Edition of KholeyDai.
Sow into something rooted. Grow something meaningful.