Fikkalay Gaon: North Bengal’s Only Apple Orchard

Fikalegaon or Fikkalay Gaon, 9km from Kalimpong town is the new offbeat destination for Bengalis in North Bengal. As soon as you open the window here, monsoon clouds enter the house and the only apple orchard in North Bengal is in this Fikalegaon.

From here you can also visit Moon Song, Teesta View Point, or Gangtok within a short distance. If you are looking for a place of sudden escapism and surprise, you can head out to this small hill village in Kalimpong district. This beautiful serene hill village attracts tourists throughout the year.

And the whole village can be explored on foot. When the cover of the cloud is removed, the sparkling Kanchenjunga floats in front of the eyes. When you come here, you will be rewarded by the simple, smiling faces of the mountain people and their sincere behavior

Like other small villages in Kalimpong near Delo, this Fikkalay Gaon is a new tourist destination. From here, you can enjoy the beauty of Kanchenjunga as well as the dense greenery of Pine Forest.

And here is the only apple orchard in North Bengal. No, you didn’t hear it wrong, it’s not Shimla or Kashmir, it’s our West Bengal

Untouched Fikkalay Gaon

This village is built around only a few families. Very commonly, the inhabitants here built their dwellings by cutting steps into the mountains.

The movement of mass tourists has not yet started. In other words, civilized people have not yet started to pollute this pure nature.

How to go Fikkalay Gaon from New Jalpaiguri

New Jalpaiguri to Ficalegaon is about 80 km. Can go by car reservation or share. If you reserve the car, it will cost like 3800-4000 rupees.

And if you want to go by bus, any bus going to Kalingpong will cost Rs. 150. The road is very good to drive. Kalimpong to Fikkalaygaon reserved cab will cost Rs.700-800

Where will you stay In Fikkalay Gaon?

If you are planning to visit Fikkalay Gaon and wish to spend a couple of days in the peaceful nature then the following homestays can fulfill your wish. The homestays are still improving their facilities and accommodation. Only a few are operating …

1. Golden Apple Homestay

2. Misty Meadows Homestay: 9073033666 ( Rs. 1600/- per day per head)

3. Kapchakays Firmstay: 9339956806 ( Rs. 1200/Head)

4. Burathoki Homestay

5. Fikkalay Homestay

6. Mayavee

7. Gitu Homestay

In this small mountain village, everyone is related to each other. If they do not get a place in one of the homestays, they will arrange it in a nearby homestay. The whole village is a family. However, you have to verify the phone numbers by directly contacting them.

The daily cost per head is around 1400-1500 rupees. This includes morning breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with evening snacks. Dishes of unknown Nepali traditional food in the few homestays here will set you free. Plz book In advance as there are few accommodations here

What to see and do at Fikkalaygaon?

The small beautiful village on the lap of the hill is just like the picture. The village is surrounded by beautiful tea gardens. The joy of trekking here on the narrow mountain roads is different than in any other place.

Kundeling Retreat Centre:

This is a monastery at the top of Fikkalay gaon. This is a newly built monastery. The peaceful ambiance certainly motivates you.

Deurali in Fikkalay Gaon:

This is a viewpoint. from here you can capture stunning photographs of the Himalayas. Birds of different species can be seen here i.e this place is a bird-watcher paradise

Nearby places to visit in Fikkalay Gaon

You can easily go to places like Durpin Dara, Delo Hill and Bungalow, Hanuman Talk, Kalimpong, etc.

Delo Hill And Park

Delo Hill and Park is a major attraction in Kalimpong. Kanchenjunga can be seen clearly. There are plenty of flowers there. Few hours can be easily spent here. Paragliding can be done here.

Kalimpong Science Centre

Science centre Kalimpong is another place that attracts tourists. Many interactive experiments allow joyful learning. students can benefit from this. For science excursion, this place can be considered.

Morgan House

This is a historic building in Kalimpong. This was built in the British era in the early 1900s. Fredrick William Morgan built this house. In the 1940s it was purchased by some local Bajrakshis. It was sold again in 2000.

The architecture and beautiful garden around it attract tourists. In recent times Morgan House has turned into a popular tourist spot. Visitors can have guided tours here and learn about its history. It is the symbol of Kalimpong’s Culture and history

Pine View Nursery

If you are a gardener or garden lover you will love this Pine View Nursery in Kalimpong. There are a variety of cactus and Orchids here. They also have an online delivery system all over India.

Shopping in Kalimpong

Kalimpong town is an ideal place for shopping. A wide variety of jewelry and clothing are also available here along with handicrafts. If you want to buy something for home while visiting, you can do it from Kalimpong town.

Kalimpong Market has several large shops for shopping. You can buy some souvenirs from those shops

Conclusion

In the afternoon, with the sunset in the distant mountains, the calls of various unknown birds and the rows of unknown trees will fascinate you.

The beauty of sunrise from the village in the afternoon, this wonderful creation of God is not possible to explain only in camera pictures, so you have to enjoy the pure joy of nature. One must come to this beautiful hill village of Fikalegaon or Fikkalay Gaon

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