Icchey Gaon is a pristine Himalayan hamlet tucked within the pine forests of Kalimpong with a panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjungha. Nestled at an altitude of 5800 feet, it is the perfect place for those nursing the soul of a nature lover. With numerous nature trails and short treks starting off from Icchey Gaon to viewpoints like Ramitey Dara, Tinchuley and Jalsa, it is one of the best-kept secrets of this region.
The evenings at Icchey Gaon become very exciting when lights of Darjeeling, Ravangla and Namchi twinkle all along the slopes of the mighty Himalayas. Presently, there is only one modern home stay equipped with electricity and attached western bathrooms to accommodate guests. The home stay also arranges transport for sightseeing to Delo, Pedong, Sillery, Lava, Reshikhola and other destinations.
There are some beautiful places which can be visited from Icchey Gaon. Kalimpong is just 15 kms away. The near-by place of Kalimpong from here is Deolo view point. Sillery Gaon is just 2.5 kms, which can be covered by walking. A 300 years old monastery called “ Sangchen Dorjee Monastery” near Pedong worth visit. Lava, Loleygaon, Rishyap, Kolakham, Charkhole are also very close to Icchey Gaon.
Best time to visit:
Icche Gaon has a soothing temperature during the summer months. Hence summer is the best time to visit this mountainous village. Despite winter days are chilly and windy, many travellers come to this village in winter months to have the clear view of the Kachenjungha as the sky remains clear.
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Icchey Gaon is place of serenity. Walking around the village and to watch Himalayan beauty is one of the major attractions.
Sillery Gaon – another beautiful Himalayan place is separated by a hill and just 2.5 kms away from Icchey Gaon. The distance can be easily covered by walking and the road passes through the tropical forest. Lucky people can also get glimpses of exotic birds and animals.
Ramitey Dara viewpoint is considered as one of the best view points to watch beautiful meandering river Teesta with its 14 curves.
Tinchuley view point offers breathtaking view of majestic Kanchenjunga and eastern Himalayas. On a clear day Nathu-la pass and Jelep-la pass are clearly visible from here.
Damsang fort – a 6 km journey from Icchey Gaon is worth visit. icchey gaon tour, kanchenjunga icchey gaon.
Hotels have not yet come up in Icchey Gaon. Only one home stay accommodation is available at the destination. You will experience the true hospitality of hill people in the home stay of Icchey Gaon. They are so dedicated to the guests’ service. Moreover, the home stay comes equipped with furnished rooms with attached Western bathrooms. Prime necessities like electricity, hot water, transport arrangements and guides for local treks are also provided. Moreover, the home stay facility overlooks the forests, village and Mt. Kanchenjungha. Home cooked food is offered to the guests, which are quite tasty and fresh.
Day -01 : Received & Transfer to Icche Gaon. You can choose to spend your time your alone, soaking up all the light warm sun, reading a book or paint, if you have a creative bent and enjoy the majestic views of the Himalayan peaks and the valley. The silence and the cool breeze of the Himalayas will give you enough time to introspect.
Icche Gaon has a lot of homestay options, most of them are small wooden cottages built on hill terraces over looking the valley and the mountains. Eco-tourism and homestays seems to have replaced farming as the main source of livelihood of the people of Icche Gaon.
Overnight at Icche Gaon.
Day -02 : Trek to Sillery Gaon and Damsang Fort. Sillery Gaon and Damsang Fort, which is situated at the opposite side of the hill. Crossed maize and Elaichi (cardamom) fields and through the hilly forest track to reach Sillery Gaon (popularly known as New Darjeeling) and ruins of Damsang fort. Damsang Fort was built in 1690 and it was the last home of the Lepcha King- Gyabo Achuk. Currently, it is in ruins and nothing much of the fort apart from some rock walls which tells us about the rich past of the area.
At night, barbecue and bonfire and dance along to music played on music player.
Overnight at Icche Gaon.
Day -03 : After breakfast Transfer to NJP. TOUR END
Day -01 : Received & Transfer to Icche Gaon. After lunch visit Ramitey View point. Overnight at Icche Gaon.
Day -02 : After breakfast Transfer to Reshikhola. Khola means “River”- After lunch enjoy the beauty of River Reshi & Adjacent Forest . Overnight at Reshi khola.
Day -03 : After breakfast Transfer to Ariter, there is a beautiful lake top of the Hills. It’s called “Lampokhri “, – “Pokhri “ means “Pond”. Enjoy the beauty of Lampokhri . After then Visit the beautiful view point called Mankhim Dara or Mankhim View point . Overnight at Ariter.
Day -04 : After breakfast Transfer to NJP. TOUR END
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