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Ahaldara, Sillery Gaon Homestay & Tour Package

Experience serene homestays and stunning landscapes in Ahaldara and Sillery Gaon.

Experience serene homestays and stunning landscapes in Ahaldara and Sillery Gaon. Enjoy breathtaking views, tranquil environments, and the warm hospitality of local homestays. Perfect for nature lovers seeking a peaceful retreat amidst scenic beauty.

Ahaldara is a paradise for nature lovers. Offering some of the best sunrise views of the mighty Kanchenjunga. Located at an elevation of 4500 feet above sea level, Ahaldara is barely 7 kms from Latpanchar and 48 kms from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. The village lining up the banks of the Teesta River across the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, regards Ahaldara as its summit. Unwind yourself amidst nature that boasts of the undulating tea gardens on one stretch while the fast-paced gurgling sounds of the Teesta on another end breaks the stoic silence.
The unexplored little hamlet of Sillery Gaon is a picture out of the postcards literally. Situated in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal, Stay in Sillery Gaon homestay and explore sits atop an altitude of 6000 ft. Dense pine forests, lush greenery all around, the pleasant chirping of the birds to the scenic beauty adds up to it being regarded as the New Darjeeling.

Sightseeing Ahaldara & Sillery Gaon :

  1. Ahaldara Sunrise Point
  2. Birding Tour to Latpanchar
  3. Bengal Safari Park
  4. Shelpu Hill
  5. Namthing Pokhri
  6. Ramitey View Point
  7. Tinchuley View Point
  8. Damsang Fort
  9. Hanuman Top

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Tour Location:Β  Β Ahaldara & Sillery GaonΒ 
Start From: Bagdgra (IXB)/ New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP)Β 
Total Day: 02 Nights / 03 Days

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Ahaldara, Sillery Gaon Tour Highlights

  1. Panoramic Views: Breathtaking vistas of Kanchenjunga and the Eastern Himalayas.
  2. Homestay Experience: Authentic local hospitality and cultural immersion in charming homestays.
  3. Nature Trails: Peaceful walks through lush forests and picturesque landscapes.
  4. Bird Watching: Opportunity to spot diverse bird species in their natural habitat.
  5. Local Culture: Explore the traditional lifestyle and customs of the local communities.

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Tour Itinerary

Day 01: NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport to Ahaldara + Ahaldara Local Sightseeing

Welcome on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Ahaldara. Check-in into your homestay. Ahaldara is a tiny hill hamlet that has been left untouched. Get mesmerized by the scenic views that leaves you with a sensory overload. If time permits proceed to the Ahaldara Sunrise Point. The viewpoint offers stunning views of the snow-capped Kanchenjunga. An ideal place for camping, Ahaldara view point is located barely 5kms from the village and is a go to destination on clearer days. Since the view point paves way to look at Gangtok, Kalimpong, Bagora as well as Tinchuley hills. Later proceed to visit the Bengal Safari Park located in the midst of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. The Park is famed for leopards to tigers. Further cover a birding tour to nearby Latpanchar. The place is a heaven for avid birdwatchers boasting of a myriad variety of avifauna. This includes Orient Hornbill, Common Green Magpie, Oriental Cuckoo to the Darjeeling Woodpecker. Return back to your homestay. Overnight at Ahaldara homestay.

Day 02: Ahaldara Local Sightseeing + Transfer to Sillery Gaon

Visit Shelpu Hill that is densely interspersed with cinchona plantations. The road leading to Shelpu Hill is laden with dark and deep woods that bears testimony to the place that is so unscathed from tourists. Wherein what overpowers you is only the fragrance from the flowers. Whose scent wafts through all seasons. Further also visit Namthing Pokhri. The lake is home to the Himalayan Salamander and remains dry for more than half of the year. Only filling up during the rainy season. Later transfer to Sillery Gaon. Check-in into your homestay. A tiny hill hamlet where nature takes precedence in the form of the unending forested land that paves way to this Himalayan abode. The term β€œSillery” originated from the word β€œSillery Saag”, one of the edible greens that the local villagers harvested and produced. Overnight at Sillery Gaon homestay.

Day 03: Sillery Gaon Local Sightseeing + Transfer to NJP

Visit Ramitey View Point that offers magnificent views of Mt. Kanchenjunga coupled with the fourteen bends of River Teesta. The view point also offers a stunning view of the confluence of two Rivers namely Teesta and Reshi. A barely 30 meters trek from Sillery Gaon leads you to Tinchuley View Point. This view point is famous for offering 360-degree view of the mighty Himalayas. A 4 kms walk from Sillery Gaon brings one to the ruined fort called the β€œDamsang Fort” that was constructed by the Lepcha Kingdom around 1690. Thus, earmarking solidarity for the ethnic clashes that erupted between the Bhutias and the Lepchas. Also visit Hanuman Top & Silent Valley.

Later transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport. Tour Ends.

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