Dooars Ecoviillege: New Year 2014 Special offers in Rishop offbeat destination in Darjeeling

Rishyap/Rishop is the most popular offbeat destination in Darjeeling nestled amongst the Himalayas with deep pine forest and different rare species of flora and fauna. Now a day, Rishop is considered one of the best tourist destinations in Darjeeling. Located at a distance of 9km from Lava, Rishyap offers a splendid view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and other snowcapped mountain peak.

Places to see in Rishop: Rishyap is perched within Pine, Dhupi and Rhododendron trees is covered with mysterious mists, wild flowers and plants. The biggest tourist attraction of Rishop is the splendid view of the majestic Mt. Kanchenjungha and a number of beautiful mountain peaks of India and Nepal. It is one of the closest points offering the full view of the complete range of the snow capped Mt. Kanchenjungha. Some of the notable mountain peaks visible from Rishop are Mt. Kharg, Rathung, Kokthang, Kabroo, Pandim, Talung, Simvo and Siniolchu.

Tifindara is a view point in Rishyap, from where you can enjoy a grand sight of the Himalaya. Moreover, Rishyap also offers the spectacular view of the Pine forest, nestled in the lower part of Tifindara. This thick serene forest of Birch, Pine, Fir and Orchids is a safe haven of an array of birds. A view tower has also been build at the place. However, the whole village of Rishop is not accessible by motor vehicles. So to explore the entire village, you need to take a stroll down the mountains with the magnificent Mt. Kanchenjungha overlooking you. You can also view some part of Nathu La and Jalep La from Rishyap.