Rishop

Introduction:
Rishop is a Himalayan hamlet in Darjeeling, West Bengal Nature lovers should feel and enjoy the picture post card silent village Rishop. For Rishop, “Re” stands for mountain peaks and “shop” means old-aged trees in Tibetan language. Here, the sun, clouds, hills and forests, altogether gives a magical view to all of its visitors. Rishop, 2591 m above from sea level, far from city crowd with the

picturesque view of snow-caped Kanchanjungha, Kharg, Kokthang, Rothang,

Kabroo (north & south), Shimbo, Norsing, Siniolchen, Nathula & Jelepla. More than

180 degree left to right view of the Himalayas is the main attraction of Rishop at

bright sunlight. Become witness of changing colours of light reflected on the

snow-caped peaks at dawn. At cloudless moonlit night the beauty of the Himalayan

range is a lifetime experience. The big sky seems to come closer at night. Beneath

the sky the twinkling lights of Gangtok and Pedong are similar to the twinkling stars

above. Rishop is surrounded by Neora Valley forest. This remote village is enriched with variety of birds. Most of the locals depend entirely on agriculture for the living. Potato and maize are produced in slopes of the hills. This step firming is another beauty of this village.

How to reach:

A journey via Kalimpong or via gorubathan from Siliguri or NJP will take you Rishop. On the other hand

you can avail a short and pleasure trek route from Lava to reach Rishop. You can come Rishop from Bagdogra airport also.

Time to visit:

Visit Rishop specially on March to May and mid of September to December. On the other hand, you can visit here all over the year but snow capped Himalayans are best viewed during the winter.

Distance of important places from Rishop:

Bagdogra airport                - 107 km
Lava     (By Car)                   - 11 km
Lava    (by trek)                  - 4 km
Kalimpong                          - 27 km
New Jalpaiguri R.S.          – 117 km
Lolegaon                            - 29 km

Food and drinks:

There is neither an individual restaurant nor a stationary shop at Rishop. But don’t worry. Each and every lodge has their in-house restaurant where decent veg and non veg meals are served and they supply soft drinks, chips, biscuits also as you need. Drink bottled water. Please carry your water from Lava, Lolegaon, Kalimpong or Siliguri. Liquor shop also is not available here. If you bring wine with you please drink it at your hotel room only.

Medicines:

Remember that there is no pharmacy shop at

Rishop. So, it is recommended to carry a kit of the

basic emergency medicines, band aids and

antiseptic ointments. The nearest medicine shop

is available at Lava.

Other nececities:

Carry warm clothes including wind cheater. Beside

it bring torch, insect killing spray and mosquito

killing cream with you.

Cash payment:

There is no ATM or credit / debit card is not accepted at Rishop. Please carry cash for all your transactions.

Buy:

There is no market at Rishop. Buy your required things before coming up here.

Nearby Tourist sopts:

Tiffindara:

Tiffindara is a beautiful sunrise point which wasinitially known by the name of ‘Sherpadara’. It is an ideal site where travelers can explore the beautiful view of Himalayan Ranges. It offers 360 degree view of mountain peaks leading by Kanchanjungha.

Neora Valley national park:

Neora valley national park is situated at the conjunction of West Bengal, Sikkim and Bhutan. Tourists are attracted by its natural beauty. Come here through a deep silent forest of pine, birch, fir and orchids with companion of chirps. It is enriched with beautiful flowers and the species like red panda, clouded leopard, Himalayan Thor, Indian Gaur & the Himalayan black bear and different birds such as flycatchers, Hill Maynas & owls. Butterflies and insects and many colourful orchids also add beauty to this park. In this park sunlight cannot touch ground. It is an adventurous place for the nature lovers and trekkers.

Lava Monastery:

Lava Jamgyong Monastery was set up in 1987. It is remain covered with fog throughout the year. Monks residing in this region concentrate upon topics of Buddhist literature.

Canopy Walk:

Heritage forest is the main attraction of Lolegaon. Gather experience of strolling through the woods at canopy walk.

Damsang Fort:

Damsang fort of Pedong , constructed in 1690, can be enjoyed though presently it is about to ruin.

Changey falls:

Changey falls is rapidly growing into a must-showing-destination from Rishop. Here extreme calmness with huge waterfall sound makes a wonderful contrast. Some rare birds are visible here.

Accomodation at Rishop:

GHARE BAIRE TOURS AND TRAVELS give accommodation to their guests at the hotels at Rishop cited below.