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Sillery Gaon Aritar Tour Package 

Sillery Gaon : 01 Night - Rishi Khola : 01 Night & Aritar : 01 Night :: 03 Nights - 04 Days

 

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Sillery Gaon

Situated at an altitude of 6000 ft in Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling hills Sillery Gaon – a pristine village is an ideal place to escape from bustling city life. Sillery – the name derived from a plant which grows in abundant in this part of the Himalayas. The area is also has a Cinchona plantation which was introduced by the former British rulers as a source of Quinine. Sillery Gaon offers the majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and other surrounding snow peaks.

Places to Visit in Sillery Gaon Tour Package

Ramitey View Point : Ramitey View Point is just 3 km away from Sillery Gaon and can be accessed either by vehicle or trekking. Ramitey View Point offers the breathtaking view of Mt. Khanchendzonga and its neighbouring snow clad peaks along with the longest view point of river Teesta through the valleys with its 14 bends and the confluence of river Teesta and Reshi – a rare sight indeed. On a clear day the entire region from Teesta Bazar to Majhitar in Sikkim is cleary visible from Ramitey View Point.

Tinchuley View Point / Tinchuley Top : A stiff uphill 30 mts trek is enough to reach Tinchuley View Point or Tinchuley Top offers a magnificent 360 degree view of the Himalayan ranges along with the guardian of all hills – Mt. Kanchenjunga. On a clear day Nathula Pass and Jelep la are visible from here.

Damsang Fort : An one hour trek from Sillery Gaon covering around 4 km leads the road to the nearly ruined Damsang fort. This fort which had been built in 1690 by Lepcha Kingdom was the nerve centre of ethnic violence between Lepchas and Bhutias. The another reason to built the fort was  to stop aggression by East India Company. This fort is only 1 km away from Pedong and road goes through pine forest offers magnificent view of surrounding hills and valleys. It’s an ideal place for bird watching.

Hanuman Top : A little upward road from Damsang fort goes to the Hanuman Top where a sculpture of Lord Hanuman is placed. This Hanuman Top offers the excellent bird’s view of Kalimpong town and adjoining areas.

Silent Valley :

Silent Valley is another interesting place to visit in Sillery Gaon. A vast tract of green pasture is surrounded by tall pine trees and only sound is chirping of birds resembles Switzerland. A descend from the main road, the sudden appearance of the green field makes visitor  surprise . During monsoon Silence valley becomes a small pond. As per the old local residents it was originally a lake long before.

Cross Hill :

Cross hill is located at a vantage point, where in the view of the mountain is simply glorious. On any clear day Tibet is clearly visible from here and it’s a perfect sunset point. Cross Hill is highly revered as a pilgrimage for the local Christian community and be frequently visited by them.

During 19th century number of Evangelists who travelled to Tibet for spreading Christianity lost their lives or never came back. In the memory of lost Evangelists in 1882 Fr. Augustine Desgodins erected a cross facing Tibet directly in the hope that they will come back.

Rishi Khola

Rishikhola or Reshikhola - is a very small settlement , located at the border of West Bengal and Sikkim states along the banks of river Rishi in the Kalimpong district. Rishikhola is just 2000 ft above the sea-level and is one of the perfect places for Nature-lovers, Leisure - tourists and Adventure - seekers. As Rishikhola comes on the famous Old-Silk-Route, people visiting the Old-Silk-Route often stay a night before moving towards high altitude places.

 

Aritar

Aritar - a small village  isolated from the rest of the state is located in the East Sikkim, under Rongli Sub-Division is famous for its lush green forests, mountains and beautiful natural landscape.

A newly built lake called Aritar Lake or Lampokhri is a popular tourist destination with boating facility – which has been introduced for the first time in Sikkim. For entertainment of the tourists some viewpoints, cafeterias are there.

Apart from Aritar Lake there are some other attractions like exploring the way of living of village people, Aritar Gumpa, Mankhim, Nirmal Dham etc. To visit the old British Bungalow which was built in 1895, which is located half kilometer below the Aritar Lake is an enthralling  experience. An adventure trek can be made to Rache – La, which is 6 hours journey through Neora Valley National Park.

 

Other Information For Sillery Gaon - Aritar Tour :

 

  • All Transfers & Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Walking Tour to Silent Valley, Tinchuley View Point
  • Kalimpong Half day Local sightseeing ( Enroute ) 
  • Damsang Fort in Sillery Gaon  requires Guide to reach there and it’s aroung 2 hrs One  Way journey. Tour guide charge to be paid as extra directly to Guide.
  • Ramitey View point is just 1.5 kms away from Sillery Gaon and Ichchey Gaon is also near by and   both can be reach in leisure  walk
  • Mankhim View Point in Aritar can be reached by Walking or by Vehicle ( Vehicle Cost will be Extra). The road to Mankhim View point starts ascending from Aritar Lake. Physical Fitness requres to reach Mankhim View point. The View Point offers astonishing view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Aritar Lake and surround hills
  • Accommodation
  • Lodge / Home Stays can be chosen from Standard / Deluxe Categories
  • Breakfast - Lunch & Dinner
  • All Transportation will be provided as per Itinerary only
  • Upto 03 Person can avail Small Vehicle
  • Sumo / Maxx / Bolero ( NON AC) can carry maximum 08 Persons
  • Innova / Xylo can carry maximum 06 Persons
  • All Permit, Parking, Toll and Night Charges for the vehicle
  • Airfare, Train Fare, Bus Fare, Insurance Premium etc
  • Entry Fee to any Monument, Park, Museum, Monastery or any other visiting place
  • Any extra food except the mentioned Meals
  • Payment for service provided for personal basis
  • Expenses incurred due to mishap, landslide, strikes, political unrest or road diversion due to unavoidable   Circumstances will be charged on extra and as per actual
  • Cost for services which is not mentioned in the Service Provided section
  • Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Soft & Hard Drinks, Bottle Water, Incidentals, Porterage and   Bell-Boy charges, Tips etc
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