Icchey Gaon: A Pristine Himalayan Hamlet

Icchey Gaon is a similar salubrious village like Sillery Gaon, and is surrounded by the similar atmosphere. Nestled at an altitude of 5800 feet, this place is a perfect place for true nature lovers. It is at a distance of 15 kms from Kalimpong and hence you have to travel along Kalimpong when you visit Ichhey Gaon. You can take numerous treks from this point and hence, you can visit many places from here. The word Ichhey Gaon means the top in the vernacular of the Lepchas, and rightly this is the top most area of the locality. This village has a feel of green forest of the valley which is submerged in the greens of Pine, Birch and Juniper trees. Rare blooms of orchids and canopy of Rhododendron make the valley a colourful one. The sight of the evening in this area is omething you will not forget soon. When the lights of Darjeeling, Ravangla and Namchi twinkle as stars, you would believe in the healing motion of nature. There are fewer homestays here, but still they make the stay comfortable and worthy. The eco-friendly organic village is filled with people who will treat you nothing lesser than higher authorities. The warmth of the people will compel you to visit here again, if this is your first time. The homely touch and smiling face is not to forget.