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Promoted
tourism in
Rishyap
* Pedong * Lava * Loleygaon
Loleygaon
– Journey through the deep forest, a fifty-two kms. drive from Kalimpong,
Loleygaon, locally known as Kaffer, offer its visitor a splendid view of the
Kanchenjunga range where the magic mountains spin a web of their own
enchantment.
Loleygaon
remained out of focus of the tourist for many years until recently it is
experiencing a regular visitors for its pristine beauty.
Excursion:
Lava (24 Kms), Pedong (38 Kms), Samthahar (14 Kms), Rishyap (23 Kms),
Lolegaon.
Transport:
Loleygaon is connected by bus from with its limited service from Siliguri,
and
Kalimpong. Jeeps can be hired from Lava, Algarah, Kalimpong and Pedong
Accommodation:
Kaafal Guest House
Lava
– Perfect ambiance of a hill resort with its cool climate and laid back charm,
located at a height of 7157 ft. higher than the Queen of the Himalaya.
Darjeeling, an Entrance to the Neora Valley National Park, Lava today experience
regular flow of nature loving tourists, a gateway for Loleygaon, Rishyap or a
nine kilometer Wilderness drive to 9000 ft. high TIFFIN Dara, a height within
the heights for a glimpse of the majestic KANCHENJUNGA.
Excursions:
Loleygaon, Rishyap, Pedong, Rikkisum.
Transport:
Buses are available from Siliguri,Kalimpong and New Jalpaiguri. Jeeps are available from Algarah.
Accommodation:
Hotel Rock View, Hotel Viewpoint, and Disney Guest House.
Rishyap
– A resort of nature, at the foot of Tiffin Dara, situated at a height of 8500
ft., a 10 km Jeep drive or a four km take the visitors of nature to Rishyap.
Excursions:
Tourists overstaying the night may trek up to Tiffin Dara (9000 ft.), the
highest point of the area.
Transport:
Only Jeeps and Gypsies can ply on the roads leading to Rishyap these vehicles
can be hired from Lava, Pedong and Algarah.
Accommodation:
Mountain Resort.
Pedong
– A quite resort town, Pedong is ideal for those holiday seekers who want to
spend their leisure time in serenity. About more or ledd 5100 ft above the sea
level, a 23 Km north-east drive from Kalimpong, where West Bengal, Sikkim and
Bhutan meet, Pedong is serene and calm, as yet untouched by tourist.
Excursion:
Lava, Loleygaon, Rishyap, Sikkim (Nathula Pass, Changu Lake and Gangtok)
Transport:
Frequent jeep services are available between Kalimpong and Pedong. Pedong is
also connected by bus services from Siliguri twice a day. Jeeps are also
available for local sight seeing.
Accommodation:
Damsang Guest House
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