Gitkolbong | near Lava 40 kms
Gitkolbong is a virgin tourist destination located near
Kalimpong in West Bengal. It is paradise for true nature lover, the village
situated only 40 kms. away from Kalimpong. Meaning of the name ‘Gitkolbong’ is 'place
of oak tree' in local Lepcha language, the village also
inhabitant of Lepchas. You can take a small trek to the Sanabeong Organic Tea
Garden, then also visit the Buddha Stupa and Gitkhola Riverside. The place is a
bird watcher's paradise as well since several bird species are spotted in and
around the village. This village is also famous for its cardamom plantation.
Gitkolbong
village near lava loleygaon
Gitkolbong
british style cottage
Gitkolbong
cottage accommodation
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Accommodation in
Gitkolbong
Gitkolbong is a Himalaya village hidden with lots of
natural beauty on the way to Lava from Loleygaon, only 8 km from Lava. Village homestay
is only mode of accommodation in Gitkolbong. The homestay offers 3 rooms
with all basic facilities. All rooms are enough spacious and cozy with attached
western bath maximum 8 people can be accommodated. Provided food is basic and
tasty local cuisine. You can make short 1.5 km trek to reach Gitkolbong Top,
from here spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga can be seen.
The homestay
has started another British styles wooden cottage type accommodation in Gitkolbong
Top, for this you need to take 10 minutes of short trek, porters are available
on request. Tariff starts from Rs.1200 per head per day, full board
(with all meals) for both properties. Contact us or send us enquiry for booking,
pick-up, drop and more information.
How to Reach
Gitkolbong
Nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB) and
railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), is well connected with all major
cities of India. Direct car and buses are available from Siliguri, NJP and
Bagdogra to Kalimpong, distance around 65 kms from Siliguri to Kalimpong
through Kalijhora, Teesta Bazar. Gitkolbong located on around 40 kms from
Kalimpong, you also can take day visit to Gitkolbong from Kalimpong. You may call
to you homestay owner for pick-up or drop to-from Kalimpong to Gitkolbong.
Best Season to Visit
Gitkolbong
Gitkolbong can be visited throughout the year, carry enough woolen worm
cloths if your are visiting in winter.
Nearby attractions of
Gitkolbong