Best 5 Offbeat Destinations for Village Tourism around Kalimpong

Chuikhim is a beautiful place which lies in the land of Darjeeling. It is a hill station which is situated 3500 ft above the sea level. Talking about this place it is a calm and quiet place where around 250 families reside. There are no as such hotel present in the area. People usually stay in the house of villagers and the people of this town are developing their own houses for the stay of travelers. A small river flows by the side of the village which is loved by the tourist. Talking more about this place, Himalayan birds can be spotted here. This is the perfect place for the bird watchers and nature lovers. Chel forest is nearby to this place which is a suitable one for the trek lovers. No Google map or textbook will tell you about this place but believe us this place is a worth visiting one.

If you love nature and want to enjoy the pure air then nothing better can be there than Pabong village. Pabong is an eco-friendly place where one can enjoy bird watching and doing exercise. This lies near to Kalimpong and gives you the best experience of rural life. This place is surrounded by Neora Valley forest and gives one the perfect view of Mount Kanchenjunga. One cannot find a bit of commercialization at this place. Spending weekend in this land of Himalayas can definitely make your trip a worthy one.

This place is a treasured secret which most tourist are unaware of. This place is just 28 km away from Darjeeling and is a breathtaking one.   It is a beautiful small hamlet which was once a cantonment area for British people during their colonial days. Walking in the pine and cedar forest, visiting the beautiful tea gardens, spending time in orchids and enjoying the great view is what this place is all about. Having a home stay in this place will surely make you love the people of Takdah.

If you are an adventure lover and want to stay in those tents and explore the area then Lamahatta is a place for you. Being just 23 km away from Darjeeling this place is a perfect one. You can even have home stay here. This place offers a great view of Kanchenjunga peaks and river. Even you could explore the places around it as nature is surely at it best in Lamahatta area. Being a small village it’s a calm and quiet place where you can enjoy camping, trekking and doing your own barbecue and bonfire for fun.

In the district of Darjeeling, this is a newly developed place. Sillery Gaon is also known as the New Darjeeling.  This place is situated 6000 ft above the sea level.  Sillery Gaon is a Himalayan Hamlet. This place is a small one as sixty to seventy families reside there. The people of this village are amazing one as they are very kind and will give you excellent hospitality. One can spot a variety of birds at this place which will definitely make you feel refreshed. A great view of Mount Kanchenjunga can also be seen from this place.