Find Peace and Tranquility at Icche Gaon, a Boutique Homestay in Kalimpong

Icche Gaon is an offbeat destination in North Bengal. The height of the village is 5800 feet from the sea level. This serenely beautiful hill village offers panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga

The beauty of this village made up of only 35 houses is unmatched. You will find Jio and Airtel’s small network in Icche Gaon which is not suitable to work.

How to reach the Icche Gaon village?

• To reach Icche Gaon, you must go to New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri station first. Then from there, you have to rent a car or go to a shared car.

• From New Jalpaiguri station, the distance to Ichhegaon is 88 km and the distance to Bagdogra is 91 km. If you want to go to Icche Gaon cheaply, first you have to reach Kalimpong by shared car from Siliguri and then Icche Gaon is 17 km away from Kalimpong.

• The share car fare from Siliguri to Kalimpong will be Rs. 110. From there, board to Ramdura in any shared car and get down in front of Ichha Gaon Forest road from here trek one kilometer to reach Ichha Gaon. From Kalimpong to Ichhagaon shared car fare will be Rs. 100 per person.

• That is, you can reach Icchegaon from Siliguri for Rs. 210. And if you don’t want to walk the last kilometer, you can come to Kalimpong and book a small car. From Kalimpong, the car will cost Rs. 1000 to go to Ichha Gaon.

• This vehicle will reach your booked homestay. If you rent a car from New Jalpaiguri and come directly to Ichhegaon, the fare will be Rs. 3.5 to 4.5 thousand. Car fare changes seasonally.

• You can also go to the homestay in the vehicle sent from the homestay. In that case, if you call the homestay owner and tell them earlier, they will pick you up from Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri.

• The way to go is from Siliguri via Sevak Road to Kalimpong and going to Ichhegaon.

Icche Gaon Map

When is the best time to visit Icche Gaon?

• Icche Gaon can be visited throughout the year. So barring the monsoon season, March to May and October to December are the best times to visit Icchegaon. If you can bear the cold, you can see the beautiful form of Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks from here in winter.

• Icche Gaon is located in Kalimpong district and lies on the connecting road to Juluk. You can add one day to Ichhe Gaon with the Juluk Tour.

What will you see in Icche Gaon?

• On the way, you can stop for breakfast at Sevak Road and see the famous Coronation Bridge. On the way to Ichhegaon, you can see the local site of Kalimpong. Among these many side scenes will fall on the way to Icche Gaon.

Mangaldham Temple

• This temple is built in memory of Guru Mangaldas Ji. This temple is Krishna temple. You can spend some time here.

Damsang Fort

• Damsong Fort is 6 km away from Icchegaon. The fort was built by the Lepchaas in 1690. This fort was destroyed during the Bhutan War.

Ronaldsay Park

• Then check out Ronaldsay Park You can do paragliding in this park. It will cost 3 to 4 thousand rupees.

Dealo Park

• Its next destination is Dello Park. Delo Park is the highest park in Kalimpong. The entry fee here is 20 rupees. A beautiful view of Kanchenjunga can be seen from here. Here you can listen to local music.

Kalimpong Science Centre

• Kalingpong Science Centre The entry fee for this science center is Rs 30 head. This large science center is filled with various science items. Various science activities can be done here.

• Then Buddha Park and statues And there is a Durga temple and a large Hanumanji temple. About fifty steps have to be climbed to Hunman Mandir. The height of the statue is about 30 feet.

• All of these are located in Dello Hill.

• There are mountains and thick forests all around and there are various trekking routes. Tinchuley, Jalsa View Point, and Jalsa Bungalow built by the British can be visited from here. It can be seen that the Teesta River flows in a curved path.

What to do at Icche Gaon?

• A 1.1km trek from the main road is a great experience. You can go trekking You can explore the lifestyle of the local village people on foot In these offbeat areas you will see a variety of unknown birds. You can take pictures as you like.

Where will you stay in Icche Gaon?

• There are no big hotels to stay here. Like the offbeat hill villages of Darjeeling, homestays are the only hope. Although the homestays are now also getting ready to entertain the guests with all kinds of modern facilities. Offbeat destinations are packaged together with food and lodging, per day per head.

Some of the addresses of such residences and their phone numbers have been given…

Icche Gaon Homestay: 7001494158

• You have to climb a lot to reach this homestay. So not really suitable for the elderly persons. The cost is relatively low Rs. 1000 to Rs.1200 per head per day

• The best homestay here is the Pugalkim homestay. This homestay is accessible by car and has car parking. The 360-degree view is available from the rooftop of this homestay.

• On one side is the entire village of Icchegaon and on the other side Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Teesta rivers. Here food and lodging will cost per day per head Rs 1200 to Rs. 1500. In season and off-season, this fare is more or less. Namchi, Rabangla can be seen from the homestay. The cost of homestay here is less than that of Lamahatta or Tinchuley.

What to see around Chacha Gaon?

• Pedong, Reshikhola, Sillery Gaon, Aritar, Mankhim, etc. are nearby Icchegaon. Visitors can easily explore the rest of the places while visiting Icchegaon. The silk route can be easily reached from Icchegaon. And there is the beautiful Aritar Lake.

• Cinchona plantations can be seen on both sides of the road after trekking. At Ahaldara, there was a cinchona plantation, and here is also a cinchona plantation.

• There are two more viewpoints to visit here Ramitedara and Chalsa. The entire valley can be seen from Ramitedara and the 14 bends of the Teesta river can be seen clearly. If you come in a car, you must stop at Ramitedara. From Chalsa you can see the entire Cinchona plantation

Conclusion

In conclusion, Icche Gaon stands as a captivating offbeat destination in North Bengal, nestled at 5800 feet above sea level. This tranquil hill village, adorned with just 35 houses, offers unparalleled beauty and breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Kanchenjunga. So let’s plan your next travel destination in North Bengal

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