What are the primary reasons that drive you to travel? What makes you want to break free from the bonds of your day to day life, pack a bag and go out for a trip? If it is an unquenchable love for nature in its full glory, you cannot go wrong if you select north Bengal as your destination. Proud mountain peaks glistening against the sky, abundant greenery, fantastic food with a continental touch, you can cherry-pick from quite a few famous destinations here. If you want to stay somewhere that is near all the significant points of interest, but free from all the din and bustle that comes with it, you are in luck. Bijanbari Riverside Retreat, a small village stay near Darjeeling matches the category entirely.

Bijanbari riverside retreat is the perfect place for a staycation you can find. Excellent view from the cosy rooms, that too at an affordable price point- you would love spending your time here. This luxury property is not far from the significant spots in Darjeeling. It is around 8 km away from Darjeeling railway station, and the Sikkim border is 1-hour journey only. Hence, you can also go and visit a number of sightseeing spots in West Sikkim easily. You will enjoy the picturesque route to reach the property, which is set amidst a pretty garden. Enjoy the view from the balcony that overlooks the surrounding farmlands, hills and winding roads. The quaint stay in here will calm your mind, yet you will not miss checking out any major spots or trying out some good food.

Accommodation: Standard double-bed rooms
Wooden cottages

Check-in 12:00 Noon
Check out 12:00 Noon

Outdoor Activity in Bijanbari Retreat:

Local experience: If you have a day without any plan to go out for sightseeing, spend a leisurely time with a walk in the neighbourhood. See how they farm in the hills in the limited land, how they store the crop. Also, if the day is sunny, and not chilly, you can go out to the local waterbody for fishing or taking a dip with family and friends.

Birding: As the property is at a junction of forest, farmland and a small village, it is a heaven for the birders. Take out your camera and spend hours in the early morning or in the afternoon for a nice snap of the avifauna.

Tea garden visit: A tour to these parts of north Bengal is incomplete without a tea garden visit. You can go to the nearby Pattabong or Happy Valley tea garden. See the tea plantation, leaf picking and processing. In the outlets, you can try the famous Darjeeling tea too, as per your preference.

Nearby Attractions of Bijanbari:

Batasia Loop: It is a part and a stop in the UNESCO world heritage Himalayan Mountain Railway line. There is a garden and an observation point here. Get down here for when the toy train stops for a good view. On a clear day, you can see Darjeeling, along with all the significant peaks from here. Also, there is a war memorial here, to commemorate the brave soldiers of Gorkha regiment who sacrificed their lives in various wars and operations for the country.

Tiger Hill sunrise point: It is one of the prime destinations if you are visiting the Darjeeling area. This place is 20 km away from here, which takes around 1 hour to reach in the early morning if you want to see the sunrise from here. At an altitude of 1100 ft., Tiger hill offers a panoramic view of Darjeeling and the surrounding area.

Barsey: At the Sikkim side, you can find Barsey, which is 43 km away. By the India-Nepal border, Barsey is a Rhododendron sanctuary and wildlife habitat. You have a chance to see leopards, wild boars and red pandas along with birds. A wide Kanchenjungha range can be seen from here too.

Rabdentse Ruins: Rabdentse ruins is a significant part of the history of Sikkim. The place is around 3 hour’s car journey from the property. It was the second capital of the kings of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814. An invading Gurkha army destroyed the place and capital. You can still see the ruins of the palace and the Chortens in here.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan zoological park: The place lies at only 6 km distance from the property. This zoo has an excellent and well-maintained set-up. Its members are from several exotic species. Here, the major highlights are wolf, Clouded leopard, Bengal tiger, Red Panda, etc. Early morning is the time when the authority feeds them. They all come out in the open enclosure which is the best time to see them.

How to Reach Bijanbari Retreat:

Rail: The nearest rail station is New Jalpaiguri Jn. From there it is nearly 71 km away, which takes 3 hours and 10 minutes to reach by car.

Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra, 78 km away and takes a car 3 hours 20 minutes to reach the place.

Road: From Kolkata, the property is approximately 624 km away, and it takes around 17 hours to reach by NH12 or NH19.

Best Time to Visit Bijanbari:

Summer and late winter is a great time to visit. In summer, the weather is comfortable with moderate temperature. Winter is frigid than the plains, but not unbearable. When the sun comes out, and the fog moves away, it is quite beautiful. Monsoon is a bit messy, with farmlands and poor road conditions. Still, it adds a more fresh touch in the neighbourhood.

Pocket Pinch:

INR 1850 + 5% GST per head per day including breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner

Child Policy: Complimentary for a child under five years.

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To one who has been long in city pent its been always a blessing to spend some indolent hours in the lap of nature. Bon Pahari, a 3-star homestay located in the midst of lush green surrounding and hills as the name suggests offers all the comforts and amenities to the visitors with ultimate satisfaction. Only a night’s journey takes you to Alipurduar Junction from where the homestay is a 35 KM road journey to Santalabari in Buxa.

ACCOMMODATION:

There is a total of 30 rooms including double and triple air-conditioned bedrooms with attached bathrooms. All the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and include a TV with a cable network connection.

Check-in: 12 noon

Check-out: 11 AM

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY :

One can visit Jayanti, a small forest village along the Jayanti River. It’s a feast of the senses with beautiful landscape, wide riverbed, a mountain range in the distance and lavish green everywhere.

Visiting Jaldapara National Park and Chilapata Forest as sightseeing might be another very fond choice.

Phuentsholing, a border town in Bhutan is a popular destination of the tourists and is easily accessible from the homestay.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS :

A trek to Buxa Fort is really an attraction to the visitors. walking through the jungle with the sounds of the birds and insects is an enthralling experience. It should be in the must-to-do list of the Nature lovers and photographers.

Though spotting a tiger is a hard job, but jungle safari in Buxa Tiger Reserve is still alluring to the tourists.

A jungle trek to Pukri hill and lepchakha can also be done for a different kind of adventure and experience.

BEST TIME TO VISIT :

One can visit this place throughout the year but the best time would be between the months of October to March. The weather is cool and clear visiting the jungle becomes enjoyable. Monsoon seasons from June to September becomes uncomfortable. The Buxa Reserve Forest also remains closed during this time.

HOW TO REACH :

There are a bunch of trains regularly going to New Alipurduar (NOQ) from Howrah, Sealdah or Kolkata station. Kanchanjangha Exp, Saraighat Exp, Kamrup Exp, Kanchankanya Exp, Padatik Exp, and Testa Torsa Exp are the popular choices by the visitors.

By road, Kolkata to Alipurduar is 706 KM journey and it takes about 17 hours mostly through NH12 and NH27.

The nearest airport to Alipurduar is Bagdogra Airpot in Siliguri. And from Siliguri Alipurduar is to be reached by road.

Pocket Pinch:

Rs. 1500 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in non AC Building Room,

Rs. 1650 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in AC Building Room,

Rs. 1600 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in non AC Cottage Room,

Rs. 1850 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in AC Cottage Room,

Check out other nearby places in close to Buxa Tiger Reserve in Dooars like

Jayanti ,

Chilapata

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Accommodation

Polished and equipped seven rooms –Swajan, Nawabiyana, Bilesh, Ayesh, Ekante, Chorus and Swajan are available there with all modern amenities and complimentary breakfast.

Outdoor Activities at Bishnupur

Nearby Attractions-Bishnupur

Best Time To Visit

The time between October to March is apt to visit this place as summer is very intense in this district.

How To Reach Bishnupur

Pocket Pinch

Swajan- 3 bedded premium AC room INR 5,000.0 + GST, 4 bedded premium AC room INR 5,500.0+ GST per night.

Nawabiyana- Suite room INR 7,000.0 + GST per night.

Bilash- 2 bedded premium AC rooms INR 5,000.0 + GST per night.

Ayesh- 2 bedded executive AC rooms INR 4,000.0 + GST per night.

Ekante- 2 bedded standard AC rooms INR 3,000.0 + GST per night.

Chorus- 6 bedded standard AC rooms INR 6,000.0 + GST per night.

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Opening the hotel’s windows and witnessing the snow-capped peaks of the mountain is always your dream. The hotel Jewel of the East, Gangtok is ready to convert your dream into reality. Gangtok a very popular tourist gateway will gift you anyway a different but extensively cordial and warm experience by staying in this residency.

“Away to the hills, away……..”

Accommodation: Jewel of The East

This residency is offering rooms of four varieties – Deluxe Rooms, Super Deluxe Rooms, Suite Room and King Suite with all modern amenities and complimentary breakfast.

Check-In: 12.00 noon

Check-Out: 10:00 a.m.

Outdoor Activities

When you are planning to visit Gangtok, pen down the list of adventurous sports you want to participate in-

1. River rafting- The experience of rafting in the chilly cold waters of River Teesta and River Rangit in Sikkim is an amazing experience.
2. Paragliding- It is highly popular in the beauty of the majestic Himalayas and the green surroundings are heavenly.
3. Cable Car Ride- Cable car ride in Gangtok is surely one of the top things to do. This is an exciting experience in which you get a chance to witness the magnificent views of the towns of Gangtok.
4. Yak Safari– Yak Ride is one of the most essential activities and unique things to do in Gangtok.
5. Shopping- in Gangtok holds the most value for shopaholics. Two famous markets of Gangtok offer various creative and exclusive items.
6. G.Marg– It is heaven for shopaholics. The place is famous for Tibetan clothes, scripture, art, etc.
7. Lal Bazaar– Another famous place for shopping is Lal Bazaar. The concern place is famous for Semi-precious stone, wall hanging, Sikkim tea, etc.

Nearby Attractions

Changu Lake- The Changu Lake is a very renowned tourist spot in Gangtok. Located at an altitude of 12200 ft. and around 38 km from Gangtok, the Changu Lake is on the way from Gangtok to Nathula.

Nathula Pass- Nathula Pass is one of the most prominent passes that connect the Sikkim to Tibet. The Nathula pass is around 56 km from Gangtok.

Seven Sisters waterfall– This world-wide famous waterfall located about 32km away from Gangtok, this waterfall is situated along the highway Gangtok-Lachung.This waterfall is divided into 7 small waterfalls.

Rumtek Monastery– The monastery is situated around 24 km from the capital city in the quiet, serene and beautiful village of Rumtek.

Tashi View Point– Situated 8 km away from central Gangtok, Tashi Viewpoint is a point from where travelers can get a sight of the splendid Mount Sinilochu and Mount Kanchenjunga.

Others- Apart from those other notable spots are Ranka Monastery, Hanuman Tok, Banjhakri Water Fall, etc.

Best Time to Visit

Gangtok is a vibrant tourist spot through out the year. It has superb weather in summer. Winter usually doesn’t receive snow fall but its quite chilly so bags are going to be heavy. Monsoon gives a wet misty thrill though extra safety in road is required.

How to Reach

Airway- The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, 76.7 km from the living.

Railway- If you feel like availing a train, there are many trains that leave from Sealdah and Howrah station to New Jalpaiguri, nearest rail station from Sikkim. It takes 5-6 hours to reach Gangtok from NJP

Roadway- The approximate drive takes at least seventeen hours and thirty minutes through National Highway 34 (NH34) from Kolkata.

Pocket Pinch: Jewel of The East

Deluxe Room: Room only Rs. 1,904, Room with breakfast Rs. 2128, Room with breakfast and lunch/dinner Rs.2576, Room with breakfast, lunch and dinner Rs. 3136 per day per head per day.

Superior Room: Room only Rs. 2128, with breakfast Rs. 2352, Room with breakfast and lunch/dinner Rs.2800, Room with breakfast, lunch, and dinner Rs. 3472 per day per head.

Suite: Room only Rs.3696, Room with breakfast Rs.4032, Room with breakfast, lunch/dinner Rs.4480, Room with breakfast, lunch, and dinner Rs. 5264 per day per head.

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Other Sikkim places like Rinchenpong Heritage Farm, Ravangla Village Farm House,Singtham Village Home Stay,

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Hills and winter are just opposite sides of the same coin. Exploring hills in winter is an absolute delight. Here, introducing a new possession from our bucket, Jewel of East Residency and Spa- Gangtok. Jewel of East Residency and Spa will not afford you to miss the essence of your home and will surely help you to quench your desire to witness the wintry beauty of Mother Nature.

Accommodation: Jewel of Residency and Spa

Well-equipped 19 rooms of four types – Deluxe Room, Superior Mountain View, Studio View, and Suite View are available there with all modern amenities and complimentary breakfast.

Outdoor Activities

Nearby Attractions

Best Time to Visit

Gangtok is a vibrant tourist spot through out the year. It has superb weather in summer. Winter usually doesn’t receive snow fall but its quite chilly so bags are going to be heavy. Monsoon gives a wet misty thrill though extra safety in road is required.

How to Reach

Pocket Pinch:

Deluxe Room- Room only Rs. 1915, Room with breakfast Rs. 2,352, Room with breakfast and lunch/dinner Rs.3,024, Room with breakfast, lunch and dinner Rs. 3,192 per day.

Mountain View Superior Room- Room only Rs. 2,128, Room with breakfast Rs. 2,464, Room with breakfast and lunch/dinner Rs.2,979.20, Room with breakfast, lunch, and dinner Rs. 4,110.40 per day.

Heater is not included in the room rate & is available at an extra cost of Rs.500/- per day

You can check out other packages of North Sikkim , Silk Route 5 Night 6 Days

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Ging Tea House offers you with the perfect luxurious gateway within Bengal, blending both Eastern and Western culture. Travel back in time and relive the British luxury amidst the Queen of Hills.

Darjeeling is a name familiar in every Bengal household but with each passing day, the maddening chase to the place is making it a claustrophobic destination to step foot in. But, we all long for an ambience, where the only crowd visible would be pristine elements of nature and we too desire the same for you, that’s why our new find will, not only satisfy your hunger for natural elements but also take you back to the British era. Be ready to pack your bags with uncommon experiences on your return and to rejuvenate your soul after a tiring mundane routine.

Timings:
Check In:12:00 P.M
Check Out:11:00 A.M

Accommodation:The Tea House is a British planter’s Bungalow built in 1864, restored in its old form is present. Nestled on the hilltop amidst Lebong valley, the property consists of six differently styled suites and one massive Dining hall and Library, providing you with the classic charm. The rooms echo royalty from every nook and corner and for further ornamentation, there are wooden flooring, period furniture, wooden fireplace and spacious bathrooms with the majestic windows offering Mountain View. There are Billiards’ room, Lobby and private gardens, to add to the list of luxurious amenities.

Outdoor Activities at Ging Tea House

Explore the tea gardens and enjoy light snacks amidst the greenery.

Enjoy tea plucking lessons by the experts.

Stroll around the tea factory and observe the different stages of tea processing.

There is a special tea tasting session organised by the property, where you can relish the different flavours of Darjeeling tea.

Take a downhill walk of 1 hour to river Rungdung, while experiencing the majestic beauty of the hills and gurgling streams on your way.

Indulge in the billiards game on an authentic British table or explore the plethora of Books in the massive library.

Nearby Attractions at Ging Tea House

Early sunrise at Tiger Hill over the mighty Kanchenjunga, is a phenomenal sight.

Explore Batasia Loop and take a Toy Train Ride.

Pay a visit to the Lloyd Botanical garden to observe a plethora of flora and fauna.

You can also visit the nearby hill stations like Mirik and Kalimpong.

Best Time to Visit

The clear sky during the month of April to June makes it the ideal time to visit, to spot the mountain peaks clearly. But, if you are a person, fascinated with wintery beauty, then October to December is the best period. You can relish Darjeeling as a winter wonderland during this time.

How to Reach

Darjeeling is accessible through Airways, roadways and railways.

Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (66 km)

Nearest Railway station: NJP (71 km)

A private vehicle picks you up from either of these two points and takes you to Darjeeling through a drive of 3.5 hours via Chowk Bazaar.

Pocket Pinch

Colonial Plan

INR 16500 + GST per day per room

Plan Includes

Sumptuous Breakfast, Multi-Cuisine Gourmet Lunch and Dinner (All Meals)

Beverages throughout your stay – Tea/Coffee, Juices, Soft Drinks.

Trekking and hiking through marked trails through the tea gardens.

Tea Plantation and Tea Making Process guided tour ending in a tea tasting session.

All in-house guest-entertainment amenities – billiards, piano, carom and other board games.

Know everything about tea stays in Darjeeling and nearby areas.

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Alipurduar in North Bengal, Chilapata is reserve and wildlife sanctuary. Many tribes are still living in a scattered way near this place. While we, in the city get tired of daily urbanization, this simple world of the earthly people beckons us just to escape the concrete land and move to the serenity of nature. Chilapata Jungle camp is such a place where you can find peace and also take a break from stress and find peace in the lush greenery. The place is in between Jaldapara and Buxa reserve forest. The Rhinos and Asiatic elephants are the herbivores who are reserved in the sanctuary. Along the bank of Bania and Torsha river, Chilapata’s boundary

Accommodation:A total number of 6 elephant cottages and 2 bamboo cottages are there in Chilapata jungle campus. Both A.C and non-A.C. elephant cottages are available with a triple bed. The amenities which are available in the room is 24 hrs electricity supply is available. Attach bathroom, room heater hot & cold water, LED T.V. Three Non A.C triple bed elephant cottage accommodation is available. Other than A.C rest of the amenities are same A.C cottages. Bamboo cottages are eco-friendly and made in the shape of a tribal house.

Meals are all made of organic material harvested in their own farm. Recipes are local but authentically prepared. We have a multi-cuisine restaurant where guests can order ala carte. One conference hall which has a capacity of 1400 people.

Timings:
Check-In:10.00 AM
Check Out:09.30 PM

Outdoor Activities near Chilapata Jungle Camp

The camp has local plants, bushes, beautiful flower plants where birds chirp and colorful grasshoppers and butterflies come hovering here and there. The place also has a frog pool and a butterfly garden, which the youth of the area maintain regularly. Local trained youths are a part of the campus and they involve themselves in the hospitality and housekeeping department. If you want you can ask them to arrange Folk dance and songs within the campus.

Nearby Attraction of Chilapata Jungle Camp

Chilapata is existing between Jaldapara and Buxa tiger reserve. You can take a jeep or rented car to pay a visit to Jaldapara and Buxa Tiger reserve. When you are visiting Buxa you will be visiting some more places like Rajabhatkhawa, Santabari, 28 miles, and Jayanti. Jaldapara is a national park where all reptiles, amphibians, and mammals are the major fauna for example wild boar, deer, elephant.

How to Reach Chilapata Jungle Camp

By Air: The Bagdogra airport in Siliguri, all over India is connected to the airport. You can rent a car to reach The Chilapata Jungle Camp.

By Train: New Jalpaiguri station is well connected to all over India. You got down at the station, and proceed towards the taxi stand. You can take rented cars or taxi services to reach the camp.

By Road: you can drive your own car or take a rented car from Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri. During the journey, you will have an awesome experience lush green nature. It will take around 4 hours from New Jalpaiguri to Chilapata by road.

Pocket Pinch

Elephant Cottage (Non AC): INR 2150 + 5% GST per day per room with triple occupancy
Bamboo Cottage (Non AC): INR 1800 + 5% GST per day per room with triple occupancy
Elephant Cottage (AC): INR 3000 + 5% GST per day per room with triple occupancy

Child Policy
Complimentary for children below 6 years.

Other interesting places you can visit along with: Retreat Lataguri, Dooars – Sisamara Wild Hut, Appu Tea Estate

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The serene view of Chisang Homestay in the lap of Eastern Himalayas shall touch your soul. Chisang Homestay is located in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal very close to Bhutan border. The Tenda Plateau, medical river Dawai Khola, wild orchids, sunrise over the vast mountain range all forms a majestic view. The hospitability of the homestay is another remarkable attraction.

Chisang Homestay located in Chisang or Todey is rich in its culture and heritage. They have a unique idea of Goan style houses yet a similarity with Tibetian people. Cardamom is quite famous. The variety of local food is mouthwatering. Busty Chicken, Ema- datchi, Himalayan Trout and sausages are few of them. Chisang Homestay is famous for its organic vegetables. Indian and Chinese dishes are available too. Nepali is a common language in Todey.

Accommodation

This beautiful homestay away from the tiring city life is a worth visit. You can enjoy the peaks and ranges of Bhutan which are visible from the rooftop. The accommodation is more than just comfortable as it gives you small enticing experiences like a trek to the medicinal river, offering a peach freshly picked from the garden or a local person playing an instrument for you in the evening.

They have two twin sharing beds in each room. Four people at a room can stay at max with an attached clean washroom. Rooftop hangout area is marvellous they make a bonfire, BBQ, in it. The place also has musical instruments and also the corner of a book

Outdoor Activity at Chisang Homestay :

You can enjoy a lot of activities including Bonfire, bar-b-cue, fishing, picnic beside the Dawai Khola river, trekking in the cardamom fields or simply spent your time leisurely loitering around. The arrangements like BBQ, bonfire etc. may require a nominal extra charge. You can also look out for local Products, fine arts collection in certain places.

Nearby Attraction:

After a heavy sumptuous breakfast at the homestay, tourists may head for the local sightseeing.

• Dawai Khola Riverside: The drive to this river bed is not very exciting. The road is gravel with plenty of pebbles. After you reach Dawai Khola, tourists need to get on another vehicle. The roads to the monastery are steep, scary and narrow. Reaching the Druk Thek Sum Choling monastery is an adventure. This place is ideal for trekking and hiking. Coming down to the river bed might soothe you. A sporty picnic is arranged by the crystal clear riverside. Roasted chicken, bar-b-cue and other delicacies are served with great care.
• Todey Bazaar: The ideal place for nature lovers falls under the Gorubathan block in Kalimpong. The village market place can be an interesting place to visit. The total cost of these places by car is 2500 INR approx.
• Jhalong: Jhalong is a small village near Kalimpong District on the way to Bindu. This is situated near the Indo Bhutan borders on the banks of Jaldhaka River. Various hill birds and migratory waterfowl are witnessed here. It takes around 4.5 hours via AH2 and NH17 by car.
• Bindu: Bindu is the last village before the Bhutan border. It is situated at an altitude of 600m on the Indo Bhutan Border.
• Dalgaon: Dalgaon is only 4 kms drive from Jhaldaka River. Bhutan is visible from this beautiful landscape. The total cost by car to these three places is 2500 INR.

The weather and Best Time To Visit Chisang:

The temperature usually varies from 16 to max 25 degrees throughout the year. The rainfall in May is 4.6 and June is 15.6 fairly. December to February is the best time to visit

How to reach Chisang:

By Train: The distance between New Mal Junction and Chisang Homestay is 3 hrs 52 mins via AH2. Tourists can hire jeep that takes 2700 INR to the stay.

By Air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra which is at a distance of nearly 90kms and takes almost 2 hours to reach the place.

Price of Chisang Homestay

INR 1,750 Per person per night (Including Stay with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) – APAI Plan

Please note: 5% GST will be added to the total package cost as per govt. rules

Child Policy:
Babies between 1 to 5 years are complimentary
Toddlers between 6 to 9 years will have a charge of half price
Kids above 10 years will have charge of an adult

Sightseeing Costs:

Local sightseeing and picnic covered in a day costs 2500

• We arrange a riverside picnic.
• Off-road adventure towards Tangta Monastery
• Todey Bazar sightseeing.

Local sightseeing to the following places covered in a day costs 2500

• Bindu
• Jhalong
• Dalgoan viewpoint

Places you can visit along with:Wildlife Resort Dooars,Sisamara Wild Hut,Jaldhaka Nomadic Farm Stay,Fagu Tea Bungalow,

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Rishop – a quaint little village located in the reposeful Kalimpong district of West Bengal. This serene Lepcha hamlet is only 28kms to the East of Kalimpong, situated at an altitude of 8500ft – is an intrinsic part of the worldwide famous Neora Valley. Rishop is still quite unknown amongst tourists and therefore continues to contain the virgin charm of the evergreen trees. The view of the majestic Kanchenjunga and the other snow-covered peaks of the Himalayan Range are breathtakingly beautiful.

“Rishop” literally means ‘Mountains Peaks and Forests’. And believe us you will, it lives up to its name and more. Adorned with beautiful evergreen trees, wild orchids and radiant rhododendrons, this mountainous wilderness will seem nothing less than paradise. So, if you are looking to appreciate the bounty of nature, then Rishop should be right on top of your travelling agenda.

Accommodation:We are proud to present you with our alluring find in the serene village of Rishop. This stay is snugly folded in the mountains and provides you with all necessary amenities along with comfortable, cosy and spacious rooms. They offer two types of rooms- deluxe and family- as per your requirement. Also, don’t miss out on experiencing campfire and barbecues on a chilly evening. The star feature of the stay is their multi-cuisine restaurant service which provides mouth-watering buffet spreads for all meals.

Timings:
Check In: 12.00 PM
Check Out: 11.00 AM

Outdoor Activities and Nearby Attractions

Since most part of Rishop is still undiscovered, trekking along the mountainous roads will be the best option for its exploration.

Tiffindara : A popular viewpoint for watching sunrise and sunset. It is an uphill trek of 1.5kms from Rishop through the mountain trails in the forest.

Shiva Buddha Temple : Walking down the stairs of this temple, you will witness idols of Buddha and Shiva mounted side by side.

Jorepokhri : A twin lake which you will find while trekking down the Neora Valley Forest.

Kolakaham : Another quaint village located 4kms from the Neora Valley. Here you will witness the gushing Changey Waterfall.

Lava and Lolegaon : Two beautiful small Lepcha villages located at a distance of 11 and 15kms respectively from Rishop.

Pedong : Pedong is another village which is an hour drive from Rishop, popularly known for the Damsang Fort which has witnessed the war between the Lepchas and the Bhutias.

Best Time to Visit

Visiting Rishop during summers will be a good idea as the weather during this time is cool and pleasant. Be sure to experience a clear view of the Kanchenjunga and the other snow-clad peaks. Winters are chilly and temperatures can drop to a minimum of 0degrees Celsius. It is best to avoid the mountains in the rainy season.

How to Reach

Rail : Rishop is located at a distance of 110kms via Kalimpong from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. It takes a travel time of almost 4 hours.

Air : If you choose to travel by air, the nearest airport is Bagdogra. From Bagdogra, the distance is almost 120kms. In general, the distance of Rishop from Kalimpong is 28kms.

However, the road to Rishop is quite bumpy and therefore a big vehicle like Jeep will be ideal.

The sleepy mountainous hamlet of Rishop with it untouched wilderness will fill up your senses with peace, calm and tranquillity and give you the heavenly solace your heart has been longing for.

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Double Bedde Deluxe Rooms : INR 5500 + GST including breakfast for a couple
Quadruple Family Room :INR 7200 + GST including breakfast

GST: To be paid at the hotel

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Love for mountains and jungle both are entwined in the journey to Barsey. The memorable journey via Janathang and Okhrey, a small village dominated by the Sherpa community.To the jungle camp in Barsey. The setting of the camp is awesome and pure. You can enjoy nature at fullest. The camp has Rangit Khola in the East, in the west, it is Hee Khola, in the northern side. It is in the lap of Himalaya. You can see the snow clad mountains from there. In the south, it has a Sanding reserve forest. It is really an enchanting place to visit.

Why Choose Barsey

Different species of birds usually found nearby the camp. The beauty is ecstatic serene scenic beauty has a magnetic attraction.

Limboo community dominates this place. There are other tribes who are, Bhutias, Lepchas, Tamang, Sherpas, and Grungs.

Their culture and religion are completely different. They have a distinct religion known as Yumasumyo.

They belong to central Himalaya. The 5 minutes’ walk to the camp is splendid.

Nature is a bliss; you will have a feeling to be in heaven. It’s an impeccable place to visit. The place is in West Sikkim. It is a place where you can enjoy the wilderness of jungle and silence of the mountains. When you visit this place you will be delighted to get introduced to a different community of people, who welcome guests with love and affection.

You must have visited many jungles and hill stations, but I bet this will be a completely different experience. You can do trekking also. A complete adventurous trip.

How to Reach Barsey

By Air:The nearest airport is Bagdogra at Siliguri. After landing, you can take rented cars or taxi to reach Barsey. It will take around 5 and a half hours to reach.

By Train: Nearest railway station where passengers can get down is New Jalpaiguri railway station. Trains are coming from all metro cities and Gauhati, all the trains give a stop at New Jalpaiguri Station. After getting down, you can take a prepaid taxi or rented car. It will take 5 hours approximately to reach Barney.

By Road: You can drive your own car or prepaid taxi and rented cars also available. Time will remain the same as more than 5 hours.

Sightseeing Surrounding The Jungle Camp

All jungle areas are protected and communities who are living there are living for generations.

They use natural resources which are their tradition also. They are still not aware of urbanization and commercialization and wanted to use that natural resource for their livelihood.

So the jungle camps are made with the help of them. Barsey Rhodendron sanctuary is a famous sanctuary situated in the Singalila range in west part of Sikkim.

During March and April Rhodendron sanctuary is the best place to visit if you are trekker.

You can do trekking also. You can find fauna’s likeTibetan sarin, spotted laughing thrush and Red Panda.

Also, you can enter from Hilley,This is the most popular trekking spot.

You can also take a rented car and visit Pelling. It is in the western district. You can view the peaks of Kanchenjunga from there. The major hot spot for tourist is the Pemayanste monastery. You can go rock climbing, a tour to the remote villages of Sikkim and mountain biking. You can enjoy local authentic foods prepared by the inhabitants of that place.

The monastery is three storied building and is located within a few kilometres from Pelling. Yoksom is another spot in West Sikkim which is also a trekking spot. It is located very nearer to the base camp of Mount Kanchenjunga.

Best Time to Visit the Place, Betsey

To Barsey means to visit them in the shadow of Mount Kanchendzonga. The bliss of nature, where flowers blossoms and as per belief it is at the benevolent gaze of the sleeping Buddha. From November to May you can have clear skies and a pleasant and chilled winter but still, the best time to visit the place is March to May. Due to huge rainfall landslides cause huge stuck of vehicles on the road and people find it very difficult to move. Very hard time for the tourists. To avoid rain time. Some flowers are dangerous in the forest to avoid to touch them. You can trek down 11 km to Dental and can visit another famous tourist spot Pelling.

The Best place to stay

Jungle camp is the best property to stay at Barsey. As we mentioned earlier the conservation of natural resources is done by the inhabitants of Barsey known as Limpoo.

As we have already mentioned. It is a brand name and is famous in all forest areas.

People can stay there or homestay with Limboo is always an option for them. But staying Jungle camp is a real-time experience and adventurous. You can nurture nature as well as the hill together.

It is a joint venture of association for conservation and tourism and Sikkim tourism.

You can enjoy the traditional and cultural heritage of Limboo and the fetching landscape.

It is an exotic feeling to stay at Jungle camp. You can do camping also, between Hee Patel and Barsey.

Camp Accommodation

This is a great property to stay and enjoy your exotic holiday. The camp has 4 rooms which are equipped very well. If you want to get acquainted Limboo family, you can enjoy the hospitality enjoying homestay with them. The double bedroom is for 1500. You can have an authentic food, breakfast, bed tea lunch and Dinner. You can have delicious food.

Timings:

Check In: 12.00 PM
Check Out: 10.00 AM

Outdoor Activities in Barsey

You can enjoy the exotic nature of flora fauna of Barsey. Go for a short trek. You can take a walk around the camp area and enjoy the birds, butterflies, flower beds and orange gardens.

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Cost: INR 1800 + 5% GST per day per room

Child Policy:
Complimentary for children below 6 years.

Other interesting places you can visit in West Sikkim: Pelling Home Stay, Rinchenpong Village Warm Stay, Yuksom Homestay, HEE Mountain Resort

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