Offbeat Bengal | Ramdhura | Rishikhola | Shilarigoan | Complete Tour Plan | Budget | Kanchanjangha скачать в хорошем качестве

Offbeat Bengal | Ramdhura | Rishikhola | Shilarigoan | Complete Tour Plan | Budget | Kanchanjangha

Ramdhura is situated at an elevation of 5000 ft and at a distance of around 7 kilometers from Delo. Ramdhura has a fabulous panoramic view. A mesmerizing sunrise with its changing colours over Mt. Kanchenjunga is the main attraction. But the Teesta river, flowing beneath a majestic green valley, the pine forests, the Cinchona Plantation and flocks of colourful birds and butterflies also attract tourists. From Ramdhura, tourists can visit the nearby tourist interest points of Kalimpong, Pedong and Algarah like Durpin dara, Delo hill, Pedong Monastery. Icche Gaon, Sillery Gaon and its surroundings area like Ramitey Dara, Damsang Fort and Tinchuley view point are also interesting places. Ramdhura has a very moderate weather and can be visited throughout the year but to get a clear view of Mount Kanchenjunga, it is better to avoid the monsoon. Rishikhola is located at the border of West Bengal and Sikkim along the bank of river Reshi is a quaint riverside village called Rishikhola. Khola in the local language means stream and Rishikhola the place derives its name from the stream itself. At an altitude of 2,000ft and 37km away from the bubbling town Kalimpong, Rishikhola has lured the heart of many nature lovers through its serene ambiance and awe-inspiring pictorial sights. This calm and quiet place is an ideal destination to stay away from the city's madding crowd where visitors can enjoy nature at its pristine form. Surrounded by lush green forest and lofty mountains Rishikhola is a perfect stopover for tourists intending to visit the legendary silk route which use to be the trade route between India and Tibet. Travellers can indulge in luxury of bathing in the crystal clear river water of Reshi while relishing in the beauty of their surroundings. And camping along the river bank of Rishikhola has hyped the interest of many adventurers. There are many activities in Rishikhola which the visitors can par take in like short forest trek, rock climbing, angling and many more while visiting Rishikhola. The atmosphere of Rishikhola creates an ideal environment for housing the migratory birds of the Himalayan region. With a wonderful natural surroundings of lush green huge trees, numerous Himalayan and sub Himalayan bird species like the Crimson Sunbird, the famous Himalayan Bulbul, Green Magpie, Scarlet Minivet, the beautiful Racket tailed Drongo, the mighty Crested Serpent Eagle, the Great Barbet, the Blue throated Barbet, the Oriental White Eye, Verditer Flycatcher, Fire Tailed Sunbird, the magnificent Red Billed Leothrix, Red tailed Minla makes Rishikhola a birding paradise for all the passionate bird watchers. April, May is considered the best time to spot maximum numbers of migratory birds in Rishikhola. Camping along the bank of roaring river Reshi while listening to the soothing sound of exotic Himalayan birds and engulfing in the fresh cool breeze at Rishikhola is an ideal way to admire the wonders of nature. Rishikhola is an ideal place to rejuvenate tired souls and get a break from the tedious city life while relishing the beauty of pristine nature. Sillery Gaon is situated at an altitude of 6000 ft. The area offers views of the Mt. Kangchenjunga and its is allied peaks and the Teesta River. This area also abounds in cinchona plantation, which was introduced in the region by the British as a source of quinine used for the treatment of malaria.[1] An attraction for tourists visiting Sillery Gaon is Sangchen Dorjee Monastery, which was built during the Bhutanese rule in Pedong.