Let me take you all to a trip to one of the most beautiful quaint little village situated in North Bengal in Kalimpong district named Rishyap. This was my second visit to the place since the first which was a one night two days stay left me wanting for more. This time we thought of spending 5 days there to drink in the beauty of the place to our utmost satisfaction.
It was an October evening when we reached Rishyap. We checked-in into a resort named Kanchanview and as the name suggests it had a beautiful garden in front with seating areas where you can sit and stare at the mighty Kanchenjungha. Though the Kanchenjungha was totally covered with clouds at that point in time, we were hit by the biting cold and no amount of rum was of much help. As darkness fell, the hills below lit up as if all the stars have come down to Earth. It was a sight which I must have seen a hundred times but it still mesmerizes me.
The next morning I was awakened by my fellow travelers at 4.30 am and I rushed out with my camera (ready on the tripod) to see what I had come here for …… the Kanchenjunga standing proud with a golden glow spreading its aura around. I started clicking pictures not wanting to let go off any moment of the constantly changing beauty of the mountains. The sunrise was another spectacular view which is beyond any description.
After having a sumptuous breakfast, we went about exploring the village and by the time it was lunch hour we were ravenous and hogged like pigs. That evening we decided to have a bonfire and bar-be-que. We were faced with a few hostilities from the resort owners when we asked for some extra wood that left us thinking about the change in their attitude within the last few years. The so called ‘pahari people’ were known to be a very friendly lot but this time we didn’t really get to see their amicable side. The next day we went trekking to Tifindhara …… a 3 km trek covering 2000 ft. The trek through dense forest with hill on one side and trench on the other seemed to dip into abyss. Huffing and puffing we reached the view point of Tifindhara which gives a 360 degree view of the mountain range. We, however, couldn’t see anything since it was covered with clouds but nonetheless spent a great time on the hilltop.
The consecutive days were spent visiting the Lava Monastery, Lolegaon canopy walk and another lovely village named Charkhole spread out on a hilltop. The drive through the coniferous forests and hilly roads were amazing. Every nook and corner was blessed by abundant beauty.
The last day of our stay was made memorable by the sight of the entire mountain range with about 6 important peaks (so the locals informed us) as if the bride decides to bid us farewell by lifting the veil from her face. We came back satisfied, happy, fulfilled and charged up to face the busy city life.
7 comments:
awsum...kip it up..tumi thakle ghurte jaowar dorkar nei..
Good I will go through your blog later.
nice..we all go as a tourist to have fun..but to get soaked in the eternal bliss of the small hamlet dotted himalayan ranges..to absorb the serene essence of the lush green..and ultimately being able to express it with such aptness..is really commendable.. Keep it up..
regards uday!!
Hey..this was indeed a good read. I have never visited the place but the beauty of the place draws me to it. It seems like the bride wants the travel to Rishyap..just one question: Aren't there any home stay for inexpensive single accommodation in Rishyap with similar views as the resort?
Overall a sumptuous read..thankyou :)
Nabarun there should be homestays but i wont be able to tell you about the kind of view they provide.
lovely description !!
The pictures are eloquent of the fun you had and the mesmerizing beauty of the mighty mountain you witnessed!
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