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Sillery Gaon Tour Package :

Sillery Gaon Tour of ⇒ Sillery Gaon : 02 Nights - Rishop : 01 Night - Lava / Kolakham : 01 Night :: 04 Nights - 05 Days

 

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Places to Visit during Sillery Gaon Tour Covering Sillery Gaon Lava Rishop

 
 
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.

 
Lava

Lava is a small place of hills & jungles. Located at the height of 7,200 ft. it is always cool & calm. Walking leisurely on your own to visit Lava Monastery, Forest Nursery, Nature Interpretation Centre or to go to the view point, which is 3 kms away to watch Kanchenjunga.

Places to Visit in Lava 

Lava Monastery :

Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery or popularly known as Lava Monastery located just stone throwing distance from Lava Bazar. Lava Monastery was built in 1987 in the Tibetan Style of architecture by Karma Lodro Chokyi Senge – the third Kongtrul Rimpoche.

Nature Interpretation Centre :

Nature Interpretation Centre, Lava is a very popular destination for Nature as well as Wildlife Lovers visiting Neora Valley region. This museum provides comprehensive information about the Wildlife and Orchids and other Flowers of Lava & Neora Valley Region.

Kolakham

Kolakham, a small picturesque village Kolakham offers a majestic view of mighty Kanchenjunga, the world third highest peak along with its adjoining peaks, ie. Kabru, Kabru Dome, Pandim, Siniolchu etc. stand high on the north western sky. Lava with its monastery along with Rishyap are distinctly visible and Nathula is a distant view from the village. Number of mountain ranges creates numerous valleys which are mesmerizing. And never ending lush green of Neora Valley forest makes Kolakham is one of the most coveted places to visit in Kalimpong district.

Places to Visit at Kolakham :


 Changey Water Falls :

Another major attraction of Kolakaham is Changey water falls, which is 6 kms away from the village. Journey through the virgin forest along with the magnificent  view of mighty  Kanchenjunga is really exiting. For enjoying the beauty of Changey water falls, a 900 ft walking trail to be managed from the last motorable  point. Waterfall driving down around 400 ft to reach its end point to make itself one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Darjeeling hills.

 Neora Valley National Park :

Neora Valley National Park is enriched by its amazing bi-diversity of endangered species of plants, animals and birds.Neora Valley forest is a home of the Red Panda, the Musk Deer and the Clouded Leopard apart from Leopard, Bison etc. which are regularly seen wild lives.

Adventurous enthusiastic can go for hiking in the forest of course with all cautions as the chances of meeting wild animals are very high. For following more adventurous trails, it is always advisable to go along with a experienced guide

Rishyap or Rishop

Rishyap or occasionally pronounced Rishop is a small Lepcha hamlet situated at an altitude of 8100 ft above the sea level in Kalimpong Hill. Rishop is a nature’s paradise. The unspoiled village is surrounded by forests of Pine, Birch, Fir and Orchids. The reasons for Rishyap’s attraction are the abundant nature, chirping of numerous known and unknown birds and the majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga.

Places to Visit at Rishop / Rishyap :


 Sunrise Point or Tiffin Dara :

Sunrise Point or popularly known as Tiffin Dara is just 3 kms from Rishop.  It can be reached by a fascinating uphill trek through dense forest negotiating bushes and boulders. But it’s worth visiting. This is the best point of the region to see the Majestic Himalaya. Apart from magnificent view of sunrise on Mt. Kanchenjuga and its neighbouring peaks Tiffin Dara offers the overwhelming 300 degrees view of snowcapped Himalayas .

Adventurous enthusiastic can go for hiking in the forest of course with all cautions as the chances of meeting wild animals are very high. For following more adventurous trails, it is always advisable to go along with a experienced guide

 
 
  • 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
  • Rishyap View Point and Rishop sunrise Point can be covered by walking
  • Lava Monastery
  • Changey Water Falls in Kolakham
  • 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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