Sillery Gaon – Icchegaon – Pedong Hidden Hamlets
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Sillery Gaon – Icchegaon – Pedong Hidden Hamlets

Village Homestays with Kanchenjunga Views — North Bengal's Best-kept Secret

3N/4D West Bengal Easy 6,200 ft (Icchegaon)
Duration3N/4D
Start / EndNJP / Bagdogra
Group Size2–8 persons
Best TimeOct–May
Places covered: Sillery GaonIcchegaonPedongKalimpong

Overview

Tiny mountain hamlets with no hotels and no traffic — just homestays, pine forests, and unobstructed Kanchenjunga views at arm's reach. Sillery Gaon, Icchegaon, and Pedong are connected by forest trails and quiet roads, offering the most authentic Himalayan village experience in North Bengal. Stay with Lepcha families, walk through cardamom fields, and stargaze on the clearest nights you've ever seen.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Pick up and drive through Kalimpong to Sillery Gaon — a 40-house hamlet on a forested ridge. Check in to a Lepcha homestay. Evening tea watching clouds wrap around Kanchenjunga.

115 km 4.5 hours 6,000 ft Dinner Homestay in Sillery Gaon
Day 2

Walk the forest trail to Icchegaon (3 km). Morning through cardamom fields, pine forests, and rhododendron groves. Afternoon at leisure. Stargaze at night.

3 km walk 2 hours 6,200 ft Breakfast, Dinner Homestay in Sillery Gaon
Day 3

Drive to Pedong. Visit Cross Hill viewpoint, old Pedong monastery, and Sangcholing viewpoint. Return via Kalimpong for lunch and shopping.

50 km 3 hours 4,800 ft Breakfast, Dinner Homestay in Pedong
Day 4

Transfer to NJP/Bagdogra.

70 km 2.5 hours Breakfast

What's Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel/lodge accommodation
  • All meals (Breakfast & Dinner daily)
  • Airport/station pickup and drop (NJP/Bagdogra)
  • All sightseeing by private vehicle
  • All applicable permits
  • Driver allowance & parking
  • All applicable taxes

Exclusions

  • Airfare / train fare
  • Lunch during sightseeing
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Adventure activities (optional)
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Things to Carry

Warm layered clothing Sunscreen & sunglasses Comfortable walking shoes Power bank & camera Basic medicines & first-aid Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID) 4 passport-size photos for permits

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend booking at least 2–4 weeks in advance, especially for peak season (Mar–May and Oct–Nov). Permits require advance notice.

Absolutely. We can add/remove days, upgrade hotels, or combine with other destinations. Just send us an enquiry.

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