Sillery Gaon is another newly explored offbeat destination near Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling. A calm and peaceful Himalayan mountain village, green deep pine forest and sunrise view of Kanchanjunga make Sillery Gaon a perfect place to spend leisure. The place is located on the way to silk route. Tourism department of West Bengal Government has been promoting the new destination naming as New Darjeeling. Sillery Gaon the small hilly village offers mindboggling view of Kanchanjunga when the weather is fine.
How to reach:
From Darjeeling distance 79kms takes about 4 hours to reach, 99 kilometers from Siliguri takes 5 hours, 25 kilometers from Kalimpong takes 1 hours and 6 kilometers from Pedong.
Nearby Places to Stay/Visit:
Pedong, Reshi
Things to Enjoy:
Day-trip to Aritar, Lampokhri Lake, Pedong, green deep pine forest, Damsang Fort, Ramitey Dara
Activity:
Trekking, Jungle Tour with Guide
Accommodation:
Tourist Lodge, Home Stay.
Facility:
Limited as it’s a remote hilly village.
Food and Beverage:
As per order and availability. Local food and drink may get arranged.
Altitude:
Around 6000 feet.
Located:
India -> WB -> North Bengal -> Siliguri -> Darjeeling -> Sillery Gaon
Climate:
Summer 8ºC to 20ºC, winter 0ºC to 15ºC
Best time to go:
September end to march