The Queen of Hills and its timeless charm is not unknown to the tourist treading the Indian Himalayas. Away from the urban uproar as well as the crowded stress of popular tourist spots, your ideal getaway could very well be at Icchegaon.
Located at 17kms from the famous Kalimpong, Icchegaon overlooks the beautiful sights of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Good news for the trek-pests, Ichchegao is surrounded on every side by various trekking routes. A great view of the famous Kanchenjunga is also to be found here. At night, this enchanting hamlet is made even more so by the beautiful sight of a million glowing fireflies. At 6kms distance is the ruins of the Damsang Fort built by a Lepcha ruler. Also part of your sightseeing could be the Jalsa viewpoint offering picturesque sights of cinchona plantations, and the British-built Jalsa Bungalow. Some of the most aesthetically favourite North Bengal destinations --- Rishikhola, Ramitey and Silent Valley near Sillery Gaon can also be taken a trip of from Ichchegaon. All in all, an enchanting trip. Book your seats now to be there!
LOCATION :
Icche Gaon, Kalimpong
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION: New Jalpaiguri (85kms)
NEAREST BUSSTAND : Tenzing Norgay (81kms)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Long treks
Day hikes
Stargazing Walk
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Family Stay (1300/-per head): 4 people per room, Attach toilet
Children : 0-4 yrs Free
5-10 yrs 800/-
DETAIL TIMING :
11:00 A.M: Check-in & Accommodation allotment
01:30 P.M : Lunch (Rice, Dal, Potato fry, Vegetable Curry, Egg Curry)
06:00 P.M : Evening Snacks
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, Tea)
10:00 A.M : Check-out
1. How to reach the campsite?
You can reach the campsite by reserving a car from NJP to icchegaon which will cost you around 6500/- for a Tata SUV or similar or you can take share cars from Darjeeling More to Kalimpong at about 350/- and then reserve a car at 1500/- to reach the campsite.
2. What are the staying options available at the campsite?
Homestay is available at Icchegaon.
3. What will we get at this price?
Accommodation and Food are 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?
Icchegaon is an adventurous campsite providing experiences very close to nature. As alcohol consumption is injurious to health, we strongly discourage the drinking of alcohol at the campsite.
7. What are the nearby places we can visit during our stay?
Although every part of the Himalaya is worth a click, still we can name a few like - Ramitey Dhara, Sangchen Dorjee Monastery, Damsang Fort, Silence Vally near Sillery Gaon.
9. How to book the campsite?
You can book directly from our website by 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.