In the beautiful, picturesque, and magical Tukvar Tea Estate, just a little away from Darjeeling, is the story is man and his immense capacity for love.
Simone Subba is a tea garden worker at Tukvar. Our journey with Simone and his home goes back to a few years ago, when he had to take the difficult decision of leaving his parent's home due to differences arising because of his marriage. With only love in his heart, and a whole lot of hope, he set out to create a new life for himself, and the woman he loved.
After leaving his home, Simone and his wife were out in the big world, preparing to fend for themselves without the support of their family. A tea garden worker of few means, Simone began his search for their new home. When he couldn't find anything he liked or could afford, he built their home himself!
The entire structure of this humble abode was made by Simone, and thus he and his wife started their new life together in the hills of Darjeeling!
Simone built the new house he and wife were starting their new life in from scratch. While the structure looks simple, it took him considerable time and effort!
The house has been made with durable and affordable material like wood, tarpaulin, and mud. It features the quintessential sloping roof found in homes in this part of the country, and even has a steel gutter pipe to drain the rainwater. Simone's house, is a true labour of love.
Home is wherever the heart is happiest. This is truly reflected in Simone's story, and how this self-made house now is home to him, his wife, and a beautiful baby daughter.
Amidst the tranquility and beauty of the vast tea estates around Darjeeling, Simone built his own small universe. Isn't that something we all aspire to? Pure, resilient love.
