KHIMSEEKA ECO VILLAGE
Khimseeka Eco Village is a small village in the east district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Khimseeka Eco Village is near Pakyong district at an elevation of 1600 meters (5500 feet) above sea level in Upper Parakha which is 14 km away from Pakyong Airport. The hamlet of Khimseeka Eco Village is surrounded by lush greenery, dense forests and Himalayan River. Through Khimseeka Eco Village flows River Richu that adds to the natural beauty of the village. Khimseeka Eco Village is inhabited by wide species of birds and is one of the best choices for tourists to escape the madding crowd of the city life. The pristine and serene environment of Khimseeka Eco Village is a crowd puller for those seeking absolute tranquillity within the lap of nature in the mountains. Here at Khimseeka Eco Village one can reconnect with nature. As Khimseeka Eco Village is situated in the eastern district of Sikkim, hence it can be added for a night halt while planning for Silk Route tour. At Khimseeka Eco Village tourists will wake up by the symphony of numerous birds those inhabit the village periphery. Khimseeka Eco Village is inhabited by around 08 to 10 families those belong to Lepcha community. The local villagers of Khimseeka Eco Village are very generous, humble and down to earth people and are always ready to help tourists. Khimseeka Eco Village is one of the finest offbeat tourist destinations in East Sikkim within pristine nature.
Activities and attractions in and around Khimseeka Eco Village:
Khimseeka Eco Village being a small hamlet offers tourists with numerous local attractions to explore and activities to experience.
- The most common and popular attraction of Khimseeka Eco Village is its natural surroundings which is full of verdant forests, lush greenery and endless mountains. Tourists can opt to lie back on a chair and enjoy the natural landscape of Khimseeka Eco Village throughout the day.
- For Bird watchers Khimseeka Eco Village is an ideal destination, as the village is inhabited by wide species of birds namely Scarlet Finch, Dark Breasted Rose Finch, Blue Winged Laughing Thrush, Rufous Winged Fulvetta, Red Tailed Minia, Large Niltava, Common Green Magpie, Bay Woodpecker, Blue Fronted Redstart, Red Faced Liocichla, Collard Owlet, Golden Babbler, Grey Capped Pigmy Woodpecker, Small Niltava and many others.
- At Khimseeka Eco Village there is Trijharna Waterfall which is a site worth visiting, as the periphery of this waterfall is home to most of the birds. Apart from that the surrounding natural beauty is also eye catching.
- One can experience the rural lifestyle, ethnicity, local cultures and traditional Sikkimese cuisines at Khimseeka Eco Village. These traditional Sikkimese delicacies are prepared from organic produce which are grown in the farmlands of Khimseeka Eco Village and are worth tasting.
- Khimseeka Eco Village offers tourists with adventure activities like rock climbing, river bathing, zip lining and others.
- From Khimseeka Eco Village in a short tour tourists can opt for a visit to the nearby destinations of East Sikkim namely Aritar (52 km), Lampokhri Lake (52 km), Mankhim Hill Top (54 km) and others.
- From Khimseeka Eco Village tourists can also plan for a day trip to Gangtok located at 38 km away and witness the local watchable in and around Gangtok.
- At Khimseeka Eco Village a newly constructed Zip Line of 500 meter long and 600 feet high is the most demanding adventure activity of Khimseeka Eco Village. This Zip Line at Khimseeka Eco Village is the longest Zip Line in entire Sikkim and North Bengal.
- For landscape photographers Khimseeka Eco Village is also an ideal option for its numerous natural treasures and beautiful landscapes.
- At Khimseeka Eco Village in a leisure day tourists can have a walk by the village trail and meet the local people to know about their customs, heritage and daily lifestyle.
- From Khimseeka Eco Village few short trek or hiking routes have emerged those leads to different parts of the village. One such popular trekking trail from Khimseeka Eco Village is Khedi Base Camp trek which is of 28.5 km via Macheng and Darali Valley. This trek route passes through forest trails of Khimseeka Eco Village.
- Tourists can also opt for hiking trails from Khimseeka Eco Village through the dense forest route with a local guide which and explore the hidden gems of the village. Some of these hidden trails from Khimseeka Eco Village are packed with natural treasures which are worth exploring.
- Khimseeka Eco Village is also an ideal location for meditation and relaxation deep within the natural surroundings. Here at Khimseeka Eco Village one can refresh and rejuvenate both their mind and souls.
How to Reach:
By Air: There are two different air routes to reach Khimseeka Eco Village. The nearest airport to Khimseeka Eco Village is Pakyong Airport located at 14 km away. And the other nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport located at 129 km away. But Pakyong Airport has very flight options in comparison to Bagdogra Airport. Bagdogra Airport is well connected by regular flight services with Kolkata, Guwahati and Delhi. Both from Bagdogra Airport or Pakyong Airport tourists will vehicles on hire to reach Bagdogra Airport.
By Train: New Jalpaiguri railway station (NJP) is the nearest rail head to Khimseeka Eco Village located at 121 km away. NJP railway station is well connected by regular railway networks with Kolkata and other major cities of India. From NJP tourists will get vehicles on hire to reach Khimseeka Eco Village. Or tourists can also opt for shared vehicles upto Pakyong and from there by another vehicle one can reach Khimseeka Eco Village.
By Road: Khimseeka Eco Village is well connected with motor-able roads with Siliguri (119 km), Gangtok (120 km) and Pakyong (14 km). From all these locations tourists can hire local cabs or reserved vehicles to reach Khimseeka Eco Village. While returning from Silk Route tour one will also get hired vehicles from the nearest destination to reach Khimseeka Eco Village. Road conditions are rarely rough at very few places, but overall tourists will find the journey to Khimseeka Eco Village by road quiet comfortable. From Siliguri tourists will also get bus services of Sikkim National Transport to reach Gangtok (112 km) which will be a bit pocket friendly and from Gangtok tourists can hire a local cab to reach Khimseeka Eco Village.
Best time to Visit: Though Khimseeka Eco Village can be visited throughout the year, but it is better to avoid the monsoon season due to messy road condition. Springs (March to May) are ideal to witness the widest range of flowers in full bloom, autumn (September – November) are ideal for pleasant climate. Winters (November to February) are ideal for the surrounding views and maximum bird activity. Summers are also ideal to escape the scorching heat of the plains. Except monsoon season, all other seasons are pleasant for outdoor activities at Khimseeka Eco Village.
KHIMSEEKA ECO HUT
Khimseeka Eco Hut at Khimseeka Eco Village is a perfect stay set amidst pristine nature. Khimseeka Eco Hut is a perfect place for bird watchers and photographers. The staffs and host of Khimseeka Eco Hut is extremely friendly and courteous and are always ready to help tourists any time. The entire property of Khimseeka Eco Hut is built in woods. All rooms of Khimseeka Eco Hut are spacious and well maintained. Meals prepared at Khimseeka Eco Hut are very delicious and home cooked. All meals prepared at Khimseeka Eco Hut are organically produced. Khimseeka Eco Hut provides tourists with every possible facility available at such a remote location. For tourists seeking to stay at log wood cabins for them Khimseeka Eco Hut is an ideal place.
Amenities available:
All wooden furnished rooms
Attached washroom with western toilet
24 hours running hot and cold water
Arrangement of local sightseeing
Pick up and drop facility available
Arrangement of bird photography
Arrangement of trekking and hiking
Arrangement of zipline activity
Tariff:
INR @ 1400/- per day per person (both food and lodging included)
Meals include: Morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, snacks and dinner.
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