The Chhibo Village near Kalimpong, Darjeeling

Monsoon has arrived this year with all its might and colour. Alas! It brings relief from the scorching summer heat and profuse sweating. The dark gray clouds, the winds, the thunder and lightning intimate us about their arrival in every possible way. What about a weekend tour nearby during the monsoon? Yes! It's altogether a unique experience to trip in the monsoon, especially, if a destination most suited to travel in the rainy season. Today, Life Breezy, comes up with an exciting destination suitable for excursion, camping, birding and revitalising in the monsoon season.

Make sure to move out this weekend in the rains towards the Dhupi and Pine forests in the Chhibo Village at Kalimpong, Darjeeling. Book a hill bungalow to enjoy the panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga.

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 Chhibo, a small village located 7 kilometres from the Kalimpong in Darjeeling, covered with the thick growth of the of the Dhupi and Pine trees. Small houses producing illusion of small boxes resting on the mountain slopes. The Kanchenjunga mountain, one highest mountain of the world, stands up from the surrounding greenery stretching its head high and dazzles the eyes with its icy cap. Different types of cactus hold a permanent place in the courtyard of the houses of the village. The villagers nurture those with care as one of their precious belongings. Majority of the population consist of different religions including the Hindus and they are bind together with the thread of love and respect for each other. They are simple, helpful and loving people. With the increase in the number of tourists over the years, the place getting transformed slowly but steadily. The muddy paths of the villages leading to the schools, colleges and workshops changed into concrete with the help of Chhibo Busty Development Trust Besides, the agricultural plots on the mountain consist of different plantations attract attention of the visitors.

Walk in small steps to reach the Durpin Dara View Point. Get to the top and notice, far at the distance, lies the Namchi in Sikkim and a new spot called Char Dham. The view of flowers decorating the mountain and the sweet chirping of the birds soothe both the eyes and ears. Besides, one could enjoy trekking on the hills. All these would certainly fill the heart,mind, body and inner soul with fresh oxygen. The natural beauty of the spot would infuse a new zeal and enthusiasm. You may spend a couple of days this monsoon at this weekend spot to make the best of your visit. Once you return from here, you would carry along with you wonderful memories of the beautiful Chhibo Village lasting forever in one corner of your heart.

For comfortable journey trains from the Howrah and Sealdah Station available for the Jalpaiguri. Besides, buses available from the Dharmatala Bus Terminus of Kolkata for the Siliguri. From here, buses and hired cabs available for the Kalimpong. The Chhibo Village lies 7 kilometres away from the Kalimpong.

Not much hotels/Inns available here for suitable lodging of the visitors. It has to go a long way when it comes about providing suitable lodging to the visitors. However, the Chhibo Inn is the only accommodation available for suitable stay in the small Chhibo Village. Rent for the rooms range from RS 1200 to RS 2000.