HOMESTAYS IN RISHOP/RISHYAP | SNOW VIEW RESORT

Our homestay in Rishop, Snow View Resort is modest accommodation on the highest point in Rishyap yet it provides a warmth of being in a home far away from home.  Our Rishop homestay have 7 rooms with provision for 3 person in every room divided on 1st and 2nd floor. It also provides a balcony in front of every room from where you can see the beautiful rolling hills and of course the Kanchenjunga range. Food at Rishop Homestays are prepared by your host family includes Bengali and Nepali/Tibetan food which is included in your package. You can enjoy chicken Bar-b-que in the evening and enjoy a campfire on our Rishop homestay premises. Our homestay in Rishop(Rishyap) is located on the main road connecting Rishop and Lava and easily locatable.

Rishop is 4 kms from Lava and about 26 kms from Kalimpong. Rishop is a village tourist destination and you can enjoy unadulterated nature here. In houses only 40 families mostly of them running homestay in Rishop. Rishop has a great experience of staying in solitude with the majestic Kanchenjunga in background and the jungles of Neora National Park. Some great trek routes inside the park if you are inclined to do so. 

Delicious food are made from vegetables & poultry sourced fresh from the farms at our Rishop homestays. Activities include, You Can Take A Trek To Tiffin Dhara, A Jeep Ride To Neora Valley National Park, Kalimpong, Lava, Lolegaon & Kolakham sightseeing tours, which we will assist you to book. Also Pickup and Drop from your arrival destination to our homestay in Rishop is available on request.  

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1. From homestays In Rishop You Can Take A Trek To Tiffin Dara-  At a distance of 2 km from Rishop and 4 km from Lava, Tiffin Dara is a viewpoint situated at Rishop near Lava in Kalimpong district of West Bengal.  At an altitude of around 2,360 meters, Tiffin Dara viewpoint is famous for stunning sunrise & sunset. The view point offers 360 degree views of Kanchenjunga range, the blue mountains of Sikkim, Nathu-La and Jelep-La pass on a clear day.  The place can be approached by a walk uphill  through the deep silent forest of Pines, Rhododendrons and Orchids. The trek takes about 45 minutes each way through a steep jungle trail.  It's a narrow jungle trail and should be avoided during rainy days. You can take a guide from Snow View Resort, our homestays in Rishyap for this trek if you like.
2. Car Tour To Lava , Lolegaon & Kolakham - In Lava, Monastery or Buddhist Gumpa is must visit for all tourist, Neora Wildlife Interpretation Center & Lava View Point are also some popular attraction. Kolakham village is adjacent to Neora Valley National Park and the famous Changey falls is about 5 km further from Kolakham. From Kolakham the lush valley and the rolling hills stretch north as far as the eyes can see. In the west, they end at the foot of the Kanchenjunga. In clear weather, the snowy peaks of Kabru, Kabrudome, Kanchenjunga and Pandim stand out against the stretched sky.  Lolegaon is nature's paradise on its own with beautiful landscape, comprising lush green forest and serene valleys. Canopy Walk in the middle of the forest full of fir, oak, birch and cypress are inter-connected foot bridges. The hanging bridges from one tree to another help the visitors to view the beauty of the forest from above. This is a Tour almost all tourist take staying In homestays in Rishop.
3. Day Tour To Kalimpong From Rishop Homestay - Dr Graham's Homes, Durga Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Deolo Hill, Mangal Dham, Thongsa Gompa, Army Golf Course, Morgan House, Durpin Monastery, Jelepla View Point, Pratima Tagore House, Pine View Nursery, Kali Mandir. This tour can be easily arranged from homestay in Rishop.
4. Trek Routes inside Neora Valley Jungle - There are Trek Routes inside the National Park which are from different starting points, for details call 9038055530.  Even trekking trail starts our Rishop Homestay.
5. Enjoy Camp fire at Our  Premises- In the evening a campfire is  must at  homestay in  Rishyap with a chicken bar b que which is organized on request and prepared  by our staff at Snow View Resort.

Q: How far is Rishop?

A: Rishop is about 4 Kms and 12 kms from Lava depending on which route you take. Lava is 100 Kms From Siliguri via Gazoldoba and 102 Kms via Kalimpong, 82 Kms from Gangtok, 81 Kms from Darjeeling, 32 Kms from Kalimpong.

Q: What is Rishop famous for?

A: Rishop is famous for majestic view of the snow-capped Kanchenjunga is viewed from this evergreen village.  Also the solitude and alpine vegetation is another attraction. Tiffin Dara offers a vantage point to witness the sunrise and sunset

Q: What is distance between Rishop and Neora Valley National Park?

A: Rishop is on the fringes of Neora Valley National Park. The dense vegetation and wildlife if frequently spotted in the village. Diverse types of birds are spotted here throughout the year.

Q: When is the best time to visit Rishop?

A: Rishop can be visited any time of the year other than the monsoon months of July, August till 15th September due to fog which makes it difficult to view the scenic beauty of the place and also leaches.

Q: Is Kanchenjunga Range viewable from our homestay Snow View Resort?

A: Yes the entire range is viewable not only from the adjoining balconies but even from inside the rooms.

Q: What are the facilities available at Snow View Resort?

A: Snow View Resort has pickup and drop facilities on chargeable basis, local cars for sightseeing are also arranged on request.