To get to the settlement, use the route through Bagrakot; the remaining 4 kilometres can only be reached on foot or by 444 vehicles (available on request). It’s close to New Mal Jn, and it’ll take about 2.5 hours from Siliguri to go there. Bagrakot is only about 18 kilometres away. The final 4 kilometres may only be reached on foot or in a 44-car.
Yelbong Homestay
Associated Property
All (8) rooms in our homestay are conventional standard accommodations. The rooms are mostly double and triple bedded, with a western bathroom and toilet connected. All of the rooms are traditional, warm, and have local woods flooring and walls, giving them a classic Nepali feel. There is a constant supply of drinking water as well as hot water amenities. The rooms are surrounded by gorgeous marigold flowers as well as other flower varieties. A new building is now being constructed and will be completed by 2021.
Marigold Homestay in Echay Forest Village is well-known for its excellent service and amenities. Extremely humble Mr Lakshjuman Bhujel and his family are the proud owners and operators of the property.
Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines are provided at Marigold Home. The food is prepared in a traditional wood-fired Chula, and the vegetables are farmed organically in the restaurant’s grounds.
Barbecues grilled over an open fire in the property’s open spaces.
Attractions:
Icchey Gaon is a serene location. One of the main attractions is walking about the village and admiring the Himalayan grandeur. Sillery Gaon, a lovely Himalayan location separated by a hill and only 2.5 kilometres from Icchey Gaon, is another beautiful Himalayan location. Walking is an easy way to complete the distance, as the road travels through a tropical forest. Exotic birds and animals can also be seen if you’re lucky.
The Ramitey Dara viewpoint is one of the best places to see the lovely meandering river Teesta with its 14 loops. Tinchuley ViewPoint provides a spectacular view of Kanchenjunga and the eastern Himalayas. On a clear day, the passes of Nathu-la and Jelep-la can be seen from here. Damsang fort, located 6 kilometres from Icchey Gaon, is well worth a visit.
Sightseeing
Echay Gaon offers a panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga range as well as a lovely forest village route. Burmek Mahadev Dham, View of the longest Teesta river belt, Jalsa Bungalow, Pine Forest Trekking, Soureni, Bhoomari Dara, Sillary Goan (Ramitay viewpoint, Tinchuley, Damsang fort) are among the other local attractions.
Some of the sites to view in Kalimpong include Delo Dara, Durbin Dara, Pine View Nursery (cactus garden), and Kolakhang (lava). Phademchin, Zuluk, Nathan Valley, Lunthung, Sikkim, Reshi River, Aritar, Namkhim (20 km from Aritar), Phademchin, Zuluk, Nathan Valley, Lunthung, Sikkim.
Activities-
Paragliding, Trekking, Bird watching, Walking through Forest Trails.
How to reach Yelbong
About Yelbong
If you want to go exploring and trekking in the woods, surrounded by secret streams and soaring waterfalls as in the movies, go no farther than Yelbong in North Bengal. The river canyon has quickly gained appeal as a result of its fascinating small passageways through the waterfall, and it is quickly becoming one of the area’s most popular adventure locations.
Yelbong is a small rural hillside hamlet in West Bengal’s Kalimpong district with wonderful locals who are eager to greet you and show you the hidden riches that mother nature has bestowed upon them, which they are diligently guarding. This modest hillside hamlet’s natural splendour will fill your spirit. . The breathtaking sunrise and sunset views will take your breath away. Birdsong, wonderful butterflies’ kisses, the sound of a running river from the hillside, and great caring people all combine to make this a dreamy location.
A canyon is a deep, narrow valley bordered by steep, rocky cliffs, usually with a river running through it. At the same time, the river canyon is both eerie and fascinating. The greatest canyon walk in north Bengal is in Yelbong. Many lovely and breathtaking waterfalls may be found deep within the forest, ideal for relaxing and spending a tranquil time. ‘Rainbow waterfall’ – a cascade that distributes rainbow colour – and ‘Three-step waterfall’ are two hidden gems of nature that you will enjoy on your walk. From here, the real adventure expedition begins, which includes rappelling, swimming, bouldering, cave scrolling, river crossing, and many other adventure activities.