Gurdum Backpackers Camp – A BRAND NEW destination in Offbeat Darjeeling

Gurdum is one of the few lesser-known offbeat places close to Darjeeling city. Gurdam is the best place to relax amid nature. The mountain houses, people, flowers, and leaves, you will not understand how time will pass here.

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Tired mind is looking for refreshment? Want to spend some quiet time? Cloudy afternoons with nature and loved ones in solitude, soft fluffy mornings, and surrounded by rhododendrons, the new address in mind is Gurdum.

How to reach Gurdum?

• By air: The nearest airport is Bagdogra. Reach Bagdogra from any airport in India. Get a direct plane from Kolkata.
• By Train: The nearby rail station is New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri.
• You can book a car from New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri, or Bagdogra. The rent for a small car is about Rs. 4000/-.
• If you want to come by shared car, go to Manebhanjan by shared car from Darjeeling junction in Siliguri and Gurdum from there by another car.

• Gurdum fares by shared car from Sarkar garage near Siliguri intersection, about Rs.500

• You can also come directly to Gurdum from the Sarkar Garage near Darjeeling More by car towards Rimbik And if you come from Darjeeling direction, you can reach Gurdum by share car going to Rimbic. The distance from Manebhanjan to Gurdum is only 5 km.

• Arriving at this village on the lap of the Singalila Sanctuary truly fills the mind with a heavenly feeling. The village is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists as it is very easy to reach here

• One can also trek from Tonglu to reach this village via Ramedhura, a very beautiful trek through the Singalila Sanctuary.

• But most of the tourists come here by car either by renting a car separately from Siliguri or by sharing a car.

• It takes three to three and a half hours to reach Gurdum from Siliguri via Sukhiapokhri Manebhanjan. Stairs lead up from where it drops off to the main road in Gurdum.

• A little further up the stairs are the homestays

Distances of Different Cities to Gurdum

Gurdum To	Distances
New Jalpaiguri	131 km
Bagdogra	125 km
Darjeeling	95 km
Maneybhanjang	12 km
Sandakphu (Trekk)	8 km

More about Gurdum

But what’s the point, let’s take a short vacation to Gur-dum. In the Sandakphu trek, there are two Gurdums. One Gurdum is located near Sreekhola. Where only trek to be done.

The other Gurdum we are talking about is a beautiful hill village situated on the hill slopes near Manebhanjan. This place full of natural beauty has become popular recently.

The village can be reached in just two hours from Darjeeling city. Both reserved and shared cars are available. Those who come in search of many viewpoints will be disappointed here.

A day’s stay here is a must to experience Gurdum. And you will like this village at first sight.

The Beauty of Hill Village Gurdum

Gurdum is a beautiful village arranged like a picture on the hill. At the back are dense green pine trees. As if the trees were holding hands. Behind him is a row of misty blue mountains.

All over the village, there is a step cultivation along the hill, just like a hilltop. The eye gets stuck in this design. There are colorful houses and some beautiful homestays on the hill.

Rows of colorful flowers rise from the balconies of the homestays. And there is a wooden seat between the leaves. Rhododendron flowers bloom in April and May.

There is no busyness anywhere in this quiet and secluded village. Time is moving slowly. Just behind the village, a road goes up a steep hill.

Ramedhura can be reached by trekking along that road. And from there you can go to Sandakphu. So many people now start the Sandakphu tour from this Gur dum.

From Gur dum you can look up a bit. A bird’s eye view of gur dum will bring you to life.

Where will you stay at Gurdoom?

There are several accommodation options to stay in Gurdum. Popular is Gurdum backpacker’s camp. Contact: +917319025389. Contact number for Booking the Gurdum Backpackers’ Camp: https://bit.ly/Gurdum. Some houses are like cottages on the hill. Their management is quite good.

• Camper van: Vans converted to camping space where 2 people can easily stay and experience nature. It is a Maruti van without wheels. Two people can stay. We recommend only adventure lovers to stay in Camper vans. Camper van stay will cost 1300/- per head including food, stay, and a campfire.
• Adventure tents: Adventure tents are the cheapest and best option to experience Gurdum and Singalila National Park. Adventure tents will cost 1200/- per head including food, stay, and campfire
• Backpackers’ hostel/homestay: will give you another dimension to experience. These cost 1300/- per head including food, stay, and campfire.
• For children up to 4 years, there is no charge. For children between 5 to 10 years, the tariff is Rs. 800
• Driver accommodation is also available here at the cost of Rs. 1000

Meal Timinings at Back Packers camp:

11:00 A.M. Check-in Welcome Drinks.

01:30 P.M. Lunch (Rice, Dal, Vegetable Curry, Egg Curry, or Similar)

06:00 P.M. Evening Snacks (Vegetable Pakora, Puffed Rice, Tea)

09:00 P.M. Dinner (Rice/Roti, Dal, Vegetable Curry, Chicken Curry, or Similar)

08:00 A.M. Breakfast (Puri, Vegetable Curry, Tea or Similar).

The food menu may change depending upon availability and timing of check-in

You can also stay at Nima Sherpa’s Homestay.

Nima Sherpa Homestay: +917585880114

Everything is perfect here. Best of all is their hospitality and hospitality. The cost is Rs 1000 per head.

Why stay at Nimar’s homestay?

Nima Serpa Home Stay is a three-storied house on the hillside. Dining room below and accommodation in the upper thatch. The rooms are fairly big with clean toilets.

You can sit on a chair in the wide yard. Nima’s dog playing with the ball, basking in the soft sun, and looking at the mountains in front will be very nice.

How much does homestay cost?

The cost of staying at a mountain homestay is roughly around Rs.1200 per day per head. Compared to that, the cost here is very low, only one thousand rupees per person per day

What is the Best Time to Visit Gurdum?

Weather in this village remains very pleasant during Summer i.e. from March to May, and Autumn i.e. October to November, and Winter i.e. December to February.

Precaution in Gurdum

In winter the temperature remains very low so carry warm clothes to stay here. Avoid monsoons as there is the possibility of landslides in hills in this season.

What to do at Gurdum?

Gurdum is the ideal place to take a complete rest. When you come here, you will see that everything from sunrise to sunset is yours. Walk around the village.

See the beauty of the unknown flowers blooming on the mountain. Listen to the birds chirping. Colorful butterflies are flying around. There is no better place to experience the closeness and community life of the hill people.

If you want to stay a little different, there is Nimar Cottage. The cottage is located a few steps down from the main building. Two rooms have balconies and a common toilet.

This is Nima’s cottage. Each room in the cottage can comfortably accommodate five to six people. The big room is more beautiful. When you open the window, you can see the open nature.

In front of the farm, you can eat a variety of vegetables, completely organic. All homestays have some quirks. Some have good houses some have good food and some have good views. The most special thing here is entertainment.

Where will you go from Gurdum?

Dhotrey is another beautiful village very close to Gur Dum. If you want to feel the atmosphere of the jungle, you can go to Palmajuya. You can go to Rimbic, Srikhola, Jorpokhari, and Lepchajagat by renting a car.

Although it is not possible to visit all the places in one day. Also, if you want to enjoy short treks, you can go to Majua, Chitre, Lamidhura, and Dumberkhola Falls.

Sandakphu Trek

If you’re a devoted mountain climber, must go for the Sandakphu trek, one of the most popular trekking routes by thousands of tourists every year. In this trekking route lies a small, hamlet Gurdum bordered by the lush pine forest and rhododendrons of the Singalila National Park.

Those who don’t want to move too much with their luggage on this hilly route can also take a tour around Gurdoom. Take a day’s drive to visit the surrounding villages. Take a day trek. And keep one day only for Gurdoom.

Conclusion

As stated in the introduction if you are tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Tired mind is looking for refreshment? Want to spend some quiet time?

Cloudy afternoons with nature and loved ones in solitude, soft fluffy mornings, and surrounded by rhododendrons, the new address in mind is Gur-dum. If you love camping and want to stay offbeat Himalayan village then Gur-dum Backpackers’ Camp can be the best choice.

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