“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.”
--- Andy Rooney
If you’re one with a similar pattern of thoughts and love to reward yourself with the picturesque view of the azure embraced by the cloud-covered peaks after a hard yet successful climb along the rocky slopes, Izifiso lets you enrich your trekking experiences even more with its recommended sites to halt at and enjoy while you’re toiling at your favourite trekking routes. Gurdum, Darjeeling is waiting to host you this time, and Izifiso is the friend who’s taking you there!
If you’re a passionate mountain-climber, you’re definitely familiar with the Sandakphu trek, one of the most popularly taken trekking routes by thousands of tourists every year. Along this route lies a small, sleepy hamlet called Gurdum bordered by the lush conifers and rhododendrons of the Singalila National Park. Embraced by mountainous beauty and supported by a view of the Darjeeling citylights below it, Gurdum is also your destination if your heart loves clear, starry nights. At Izifiso’s recommended camping sites, stay comfortably, enjoy warm bonfires in the cold nights with mouth-watering food for company. Book now!
LOCATION :
Gurdum,Darjeeling
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION : New Jalpaiguri (90kms)
NEAREST BUSSTAND : Tenzing Norgay (83kms)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Long treks
Day hikes
River Treks
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Cabin (1300/-) : 3 people per cabin, Common toilet
Friends Stay(1400): 6 people per room(ground floor), Attach toilet
Family Stay (1350/-): 4 people per room(top floor), Attach toilet
Family Stay (1300/-): 4 people per room(top floor), Common toilet
Adventure tent(1200/-): 2 people per room, common toilet
Driver Stay (1000/-): Only for drivers
Children : 0-4 yrs Free
5-10 yrs 800/-
DETAIL TIMING :
11:00 A.M: Check-in & Accommodation allotment
Welcome Drinks (Nimbu Pani )
01:30 P.M : Lunch (Rice, Dal, Brinjal fry, Vegetable Curry, Egg Curry)
06:00 P.M : Evening Snacks (Pakora, Puffed Rice, Tea)
09:00 P.M : Dinner (Rice / Roti, Vegetable Curry, Chicken Curry)
10:00 P.M: Main Gate closing time.
(Next Day)
08:00 A.M : Breakfast (Puri, Vegetable Curry, Boiled Egg, Tea)
10:00 A.M : Check-out
1. How to reach the campsite?
You can reach the campsite by reserving a car from NJP which will cost you around 4300/- for a Tata SUV or similar or you can take share cars from Darjeeling More. The route will be Darjeeling More - Ghum - Sukhiya Pokhri - Manebhanjan - Gurdum. Share cars for Rimbik will drop you directly to Gurdum.
2. What are the staying option available at the campsite?
Homestay, tent, and cabin are available at Gurdum.
3. What we will get at this price?
Accommodation, Food is included in the package but you can order Chicken Barbeque and other foods at the campsite depending upon availability.
4. Facilities available at the campsite?
Running water and western toilets. Car pickup-drop and Guide facilities on request are available at the campsite.
5. Safety at your campsite?
As local people run our camps, we can assume they are the best person to provide safety.
6. Alcohol consumption?
Gurdum is an adventurous campsite providing experiences very close to nature. As alcohol consumption is injurious to health, we strongly discourage the drinking of alcohol in the campsite.
7. What are the nearby places we can visit during our stay?
As Every part of Himalaya is worth taking a photo still we can name a few like - Chitrey, Sandakphu, Tonglu, Tumling, Darjeeling are very nearby to Gurdum.
9. How to book the campsite?
You can book directly from our website checking availability on your planned date and clicking on the book now button. Check this video for reference.
10 . How can I cancel or change trip dates?
You can cancel your booking anytime from your profile page at our site. Check the video for reference. Please also check the policy before canceling your trip.