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Iccheygaon Tashi Homestay

ICCHEYGAON Iccheygaon or Ecchaygaon is a small village or settlement nestled on the foothills of Himalayas, tucked within the forests of Pine, Birch and Juniper trees all around. On a clear day from Iccheygaon, Mt. Kanchenjunga is clearly visible. Iccheygaon is an open gallery for the view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The word Iccheygaon derives from a Sherpa word [...]

Suntaleykhola Homestay

SUNTALEYKHOLA:  Suntalekhola or Suntaley Khola is a famous and well known tourist spot in the Dooars region of West Bengal. The word Suntaleykhola in Bhutanese language means Suntaley – Orange and Khola – River or stream. Suntaleykhola is at distance of about 5 kilometers from Samsing Fhari village. Situated at an altitude ranges from [...]

Iccheygaon Khawas Homestay

ICCHEYGAON Iccheygaon is a small village or settlement nestled on the foothills of Himalayas, tucked within the forests of Pine, Birch and Juniper trees all around. On a clear day from Iccheygaon, Mt. Kanchenjunga is clearly visible. Iccheygaon is an open gallery for the view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The word Iccheygaon derives from a [...]

Ramdhura Jojolapha Homestay

RAMDHURA Ramdhura is an emerging offbit tourist destination of North Bengal in the Indian state of West Bengal. Perched at an altitude of about 5000 feet, Ramdhura is a beautiful village guarded by emerald Pine forests along with Himalayan flowers and orchids which are grown locally by the residents of this village in every household. Ramdhura village is a [...]

Kitam Barbet Homestay

KITAM - A BIRD SCANTUARY Eco Tourism at Kitam: In simple words, ecotourism is about preserving natural resources and forest life and at the same time, appreciating and enjoying the ingenuous charm of the land. Ecotourism is viewed as an opportunity to generate an income and employment. The basic premise of the ecotourism component [...]

Rishikhola Banalata Homestay

RISHIKHOLA Rishikhola (also spent as Reshi Khola) is a Himalayan stream or river that separates two states namely West Bengal and Sikkim forming as a natural border. Topographically Rishikhola marks a division between these two states, but formally Rishikhola is a part of Kalimpong sub division. On the banks of Rishikhola there is a [...]

Kumai Yonzonla Homestay

KUMAI Kumai is a lesser known upcoming offbit destination in Dooars region under Kalimpong sub division. Kumai is a small settlement located at the Terai regions of West Bengal, Dooars at an elevation of around 3000 feet. From Metali via Kumani point after passing by a village there is Kumai River. To the far [...]

Chibo Homestay

CHIBO Chibo is a small hamlet located with few kilometres from Kalimpong. Before entering Kalimpong town to the right hand side from 8th Mile petrol pump there is a U turn that will connect with few pitched roads. As we heard the name 8th Mile, it reminds us of Kalimpong Hills, Buddhists Monasteries, and [...]

Rikkisum Swarnashikhar Lodge

RIKKISUM Rikkisum is a hill top surrounded by lush green hills on one side along with dense thickness of Dhupi and Pine trees on the valleys. And to the other side Rikkisum is guarded by the blue sky beneath which stands the snow covered peak of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The hilly terrains of Rikkisum are [...]

Soureni Rajeshswari Homestay

SOURENI TEA ESTATE Soureni Tea Estate (also pronounced as Sourenee Tea Estate) is located near within the sub division of Mirik in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Soureni Tea Estate is nestled at an altitude of 1330 meter (4360 feet) and is one of the renowned tea estates of Darjeeling district. Soureni Tea [...]