Capturing the glimpses of the sleeping Kanchenjunga covered with snow or the golden hallo over the mountain peaks through natural lenses is what every nature lover will lust for. If you are one among them, then the very popular and common hilly spot in West Bengal, the queen of hills is ready to welcome you. Darjeeling is traditionally known as ‘Dorje Ling’. Here, the Buddhist essence with sky kissing hills, picturesque rivers, the sensational forests and the weather itself adds special charm to made nature lovers revisit it again and again. Besides if you love the town Bon The Rink Heritage Darjeeling is a great option for you. Its just 5-10 mins walking from the mall and beside the Big Bazar.

Accommodation: The heritage resort provides you with Deluxe and Executive type of rooms, where both are double bedded room, near Darjeeling Mall. The Deluxe one has no mountain view, while the executive one offers you amazing view of the mountain peaks. Each of the rooms is equipped with clean and fresh equipment for use. Free high speed Wi-Fi in every room, 24 hours power back up, prompt room service and room heater on chargeable basis are provided for the guests.

Check-in: 12 PM

Check out: 11 AM

Outdoor Activity at Bon Rink Heritage Darjeeling:

If you are one who love adventurous activities, this hill town has a lot to offer. Your holidays can be fun filled with adventure sports and activities like kayaking, white water rafting, rock climbing, trekking, paragliding, zorbing, jeep safari to wild life sanctuary of Mahananda, mountain biking, etc. Apart from that the most common, yet amazing sunrise view from Tiger Hills is the superb experience that every traveller wants to gather. Toy train is another attraction here that comprises of some childish feeling. Simply strolling around the town and shopping is the best outdoor activity for me you have a load of options to choose yours

Nearby Attractions:

You can visit Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Nightingale Park, Rock Garden, etc. Other than that the attractions are Sandakphu, Padmaja Naidu Zoo, Singalila National Park, Monasteries, Tea Estate, Darjeeling Ropeway, Tinchuley and many more.

Best Time To Visit:

The place welcomes you throughout the year with amazing views. Each season has its own glory. In this hilly terrain, each season has something special to offer its visitors.

How To Reach:

By Train: The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri. From there, the main town is about 62 KM away by road. Apart from that you can also avail toy train services starting from NJP to Ghum that takes around 7 hours.

By Road: You can drive from Kolkata to Siliguri and then to Darjeeling. The distance from Siliguri to Darjeeling by road is about 70 KM.

By Flight: The nearest airport of Darjeeling is Bagdogra and the main town is about 3 hours by car.

Price of Rink Heritage Darjeeling

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We all love Mountains, isn’t it? But the recent pandemic scenario has made us break up with our beloved traveling. With the recent unlocking process in progress, it is time again to relish this long-forgotten activity. The recent found is a luxurious property nestled amidst the hills. Mountain View Resort – Darjeeling is the property. It is located a little isolated yet in the heart of Darjeeling town. Therefore it is time to pack those bags and be at a place where fresh air awaits your presence. The property is just 10 min walk away from the Darjeeling Mall.

Accommodation: The property promises to serve you with all modern amenities like room service, walk-in-shower, coffee/tea maker, newspaper, housekeeping, a sitting area to enjoy the view of the hills, wardrobe, electric kettle, satellite TV, and many more. The property also has its own restaurant. The 17 rooms of the property are of two categories- Deluxe and Suite. The main attraction of this property is its garden and rooftop terrace. The deck gives you an excellent view of glittering Mt. Kanchenjungha. You don’t really need to visit Tiger Hill viewpoint for the sunrise view. On a clear day, you will get the view right away from the resort. Just remember you need to climb uphill at an angle of nearly 60 degrees to reach the hotel. So senior citizens need to be a little more fit to reach easily.

Check in: 12:00 P.M
Check out: 11:00 A.M

Nearby Attractions from Mountain View Resort – Darjeeling

• Enjoy the ropeway at 7000 ft altitude to enjoy the scenic view of the breathtaking valley. If the weather remains clear, one can view the snow-capped peaks of Kanchenjunga.
• Visit Gorkha War Memorial to honor the brave soldiers.
• Have river rafting experience in the crystal waters of Teesta.
• Try the famous authentic Thukpa and momos from the streets of Darjeeling.
• Visit Peace Pagoda to spend few hours of serenity and tranquility. It is 18 min walk away from the property.
• The breathtaking sunrise is a must at Tiger Hill because the colors falling on the snowcapped peaks create a majestic ambiance.
• The Raj Bhavan can also be visited which just 4 min drive away.

Outdoor Activities at Mountain View Resort – Darjeeling

• Hike by the riverside or nearby mountains.
• Enjoy local lifestyle by being part of the local community
• Visit various tea gardens of Darjeeling and savor different types of tea.
• The lush green forest around is excellent for bird watching.
• The rooftop coffee shop of the property offers a majestic view of the Kanchenjunga. Sipping a cup of coffee while enjoying the view is a must activity.
• Visit the local market for some memorable shopping experiences.

Best time to visit Darjeeling

The temperature remains pleasant during summers and best suited for outdoor activities because the sky remains clear. Therefore the months from April to June are suggested as the best time to travel here. But if you want to get a different ambiance of the hills cloaked with fog and chilly air, wintertime is best suited.

How to reach

Air: Bagdogra is the nearest airhead with a distance of 87 km from Darjeeling.

Rail: NJP is the nearest railhead with a distance of 80 km approximately from town.

Road: From Siliguri, the distance to Darjeeling is 74 km. Many shared cabs and private taxis are available.

Pocket pinch

Standard Deluxe Double Bed Room –INR 2800 Per Night (Including Breakfast for a couple and All Taxes)

Suite Room – INR 3200 Per Night (Including Breakfast for a couple and All Taxes)

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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,

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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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