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Situated in a small forest of Pine and Conifer tree, Icchegaon has been added in the tourist map as a offbeat destination near Kalimpong city, West Bengal, India. Like many other North east Indian destinations, Ichhe Gaon or Echey Gaon or Icchey Gaon is being admired gradually among travelers for the outstanding view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga and the sister peaks. Icche Gaon is a paradise of flower lovers as after monsoon the village is saturated with different colors of merigold like golden yellow, orange , white and maroon.
Icchegaon is a well liked place for trekkers as you can find some small trekking routs from Icchedara like Tinchuley, Ramiteydara etc. To get a pure raw flavor of the nature, you have must come to Icche Dara to collect some oxygen for some of your future days of busy life.
1)Kalimpong : Kalimpong, one of the most remarkable city near Icche Gaon, is about 18 kilometers by road. You can make a plan for one full day sightseeing tour of Kalimpong from Icche Gaon.
2)Deolo : Deolo , the top most point of Kalimpong , is about 13 kilometers by road. In mystic weather, you can experience the paragliding here if you are a adventure lover person.
3)Sillery Gaon : Sillery Gaon is a sister village of Icche Gaon. It takes near about 50 minutes (16 kilometers) to reach Sillery Gaon from Icche Gaon by road.
4)Ramdhura : Ramdhura is small hamlet, very nearer to Icche Gaon, only 2 kilometers by road. Mighty Khanchendzonga is visible from here in a clear sunny day.
5)Pedong : Pedong is a small historical place near Icche Gaon, to where you can make an excursion trip from Icchegaon. Pedong is about 15 kilometers by road from Icchegaon.
6)Lava : Lava is a small town just 24 kilometers by road from Icchegaon. You can do a one day trip to Lava from Icchegaon along with Rishyap.
7)Rishyap : Rishyap is a tiny hamlet just 26 kilometers by road from Icchegaon. You can do a one day trip to Rishyap from Icchegaon along with Lava.
8)Kolakham : Located in the lap of great Himalaya, Kolakham is a charming hamlet near Icche Gaon. It is about 33 kilometers by road from Icchegaon to kolakham. You can make a small excursion trip to Kolakham from Icchegaon or can stay minimum one day there to breath the original beauty of the place.
By Air: Nearest Airport The nearest major airport to Icche Gaon is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), located approximately 80 km away. It is well-connected with major cities across India, including Kolkata, Delhi, and Guwahati. Upon arriving at the airport, travelers have several transportation options to reach Icche Gaon:
By Train: Nearest Railway Station The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), approximately 75 km from Icche Gaon. NJP is a major junction, well-connected with various parts of India. Here’s how you can travel from NJP to Icche Gaon: Taxi: The quickest way to get to Icche Gaon from NJP is by hiring a taxi. The journey will take around 2.5 to 3 hours. Bus Services: Buses and shared taxis frequently run from NJP to Kalimpong. From Kalimpong, hire a taxi to reach Icche Gaon.
By Road: From Nearby Towns and Cities If you are already in West Bengal, reaching ICChe Gaon by road is quite simple. A well-maintained network of roads connects Icche Gaon to various nearby towns and cities, Kalimpong (8 km) Darjeeling (60 km)
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