Friday, January 18, 2013

home stay in the himalayas - sillery gaon

In the lap of Himalayan nature, free from urban chaos lays a serene destination Sillery Gaon (village) – that is adoringly called also as New-Darjeeling. 

“Sillery” derives its name from a plant that grows in abundance in the region. This area is also well-known for its Cinchona Plantation that the British introduced in this region as a source of Quinine for treatment of Malaria.

 One can visit Sillery throughout the year except monsoon months. It is very cold there during winter months; so, carry adequate warm clothes if you intend to visit in winter. 
Facilities: Fooding & LodgingRoom Service Hot water ,Dining Hall Campfire with traditional folk songs Local dance in traditional attire Born fire & barbecue Fire cooked (Traditional made cuisines)Generator facilities timely (from 6 pm to 10 pm)
Vehicle provided on rent (Tours Travel) 
Attractions:
Wake up to the window view of the Mighty KanchenjungaRamitey view point which is a famous sunset view pointLongest view and bending of the mighty river Teesta Trek to Damsang Fort, few kilometers hiking from Heaven Valley Home stay Tinchulay View point Silence Valley Sikkim’s Aritar Lake Mangkhim templeVehicle ride to the banks of Reshi KholaOther adventure activities which you can indulge in are: ParaglidingMountain bikingHikingBird watching Trekking

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