Gorkhey and Kalimpong: Hidden Treasures of North Bengal 2024

Today’s story is about a strange and beautiful hill village Gorkhey which is in Darjeeling. This village is full of beautiful nature.

Gorkhey is located near the border of West Bengal and Sikkim.
Gorkhey is about seven 7000 feet above sea level. Those who are drawn to the mountains will remember this village. A beautiful mountain river is flowing through this village. There are colourful flower bouquets in the homestay.

You will see unknown flowers on both sides of the mountain. Green pine trees on the mountain. Gorkhey is a place where you can see the world of mountains. In March and April, you will see colourful flowers bloom on the Rhododendron trees.

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The water of the small mountain river that starts here is ice-cold. You can feel the purity of the area in a few minutes. There is a small bridge. This is an important bridge for communicating Gorkhe. The highest peaks of the Himalayas are revealed in the clear sky. The beauty of sunrise and sunset is unparalleled from practice. Nature is golden in the sun’s rays. Amid Darjeeling Hill, Gorkhy is called the Kashmir of the East.

How to reach Gorakhey?

The nearest railway station to reach Gorkhey is New Jalpaiguri. The nearest airport is Bagdogra. From New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra Airport, take a shared car or hire a private car to reach Jorthong, which is 55 km from New Jalpaiguri. The time taken by car is 2.5 to 3 hours. You have to trek 15 km from Fhalut to reach here

Activities in Gorkhe? Gorkhey and Kalimpong: Your Ultimate Offbeat North Bengal Travel Guide

• Walk in the endless oxygen in nature
• It is a paradise for those who love to watch birds
• You can enjoy trekking in small hills.
• Take as many pictures of nature as you want. They will be your treasures for the rest of your life.
• Visit local villages and see how they live
• Watch the sunrise in the morning and sunset in the afternoon from the balcony of the homestay
• You can also enjoy a bonfire and barbecue in the evening. You have to pay separately for this

Nearby Tourist Attractions

• Singalila National Park
• Hilley
• Barsey
• Okhrey

Best Time in Gorkhey?

Among the tourist destinations in North Bengal, the best time to visit Gorkhe is from February to May and October to November. Moreover, if you wish, you can visit here at any time of the year. Except for the rainy season, Gorkhe is suitable for visiting all year round.

I hope you liked this short article about Gorkhe. Also, if you want to know about cars, homestays, hotels, etc. for travelling, you can comment.

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