Lingsey
Lingsey a
remote village of Kalimpong Sub-Divison is situated at an altitude of 4800 ft. and is 24 km from Pedong & 52 km from
Kalimpong Coordinates:
27°9'46"N 88°40'29"E. It is assessable from Kalimpong
& Gangtok also, via Rhenock a small town of East Sikkim near Aritar.
Lingsey is an ideal eco-village tourist
destination where tourist can enjoy and be with the nature. Blessed with so
much of natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage, majestic mountains, lush
green forest intermingled with hospitable people provided the most suitable
landscape. It is ideal opportunities to effectively use tourism as a tool for
conservation and at the same time reap economic benefits form the business.
Village tourism in Lingsey is a unique experience in the Hills. One gets to
experience the various ethnic tribes and clans of this region. The Lepcha's the
first known settlers, the Bhutia's who traced their ancestry to Tibet and the
Gorkhali the largest ethnic community provide vibrant cultural presence
and warm cordiality of the rural people never fails the mesmerize one.
The ethnic communities have distinct language, culture, customs and
architecture which becomes an ideal experience for the visitors to sample. The
houses are mostly built from local materials and are well constructed and
comfortable. The overwhelming impression of the village is one of order and
cleanliness but with a warm and welcoming feel to it. Well designated trails through
the village are neatly carved out along the terraced rating the outer house
environment beautifully is expressed through a riot of Orchids and Begonias.
With ample of rain and warm sunny days the greenery up by melodious bird calls
this certainly becomes a high light of ones trip. The panoramic mountain vista
just adds on to the beauty of the landscape. Short walks around the village
take you to the local households, cardamom and paddy fields, local shrines,
lakes, waterfalls, nearby forest and herbal gardens.
Places of Interest:-
Hareswar
Shivalaya Mandir & Sanskrit Vidhyalaya– It is
second largest temple in Darjeeling district. It is the popular monumental
evidence of the Hindu religion. It is famous in Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Throughout
the year several Hindu festivals are held in the temple complex. The most
important among them are the Sawan Bool Bum, Shivaratri, Durga Puja, and Bala
Chaturdasi. Hareswar Shiva Linga is the main attraction of pilgrimage at the
time of Sawan as Bol Bom.
Sanskrit Vidhyalaya recognizes by
Rastriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi, only study centre of Sanskrit Language
& Hindu rituals. Facilitate student
with rare libraries stock of 4 Vedas, Upanishads & 18 Purans & other
valuable books of the Hinduism
Lepcha
Monastery – 5 Minute walk from Hareswar Shivalaya Mandir (Temple) is the Pellembo Lepcha Monastery which is
oldest in the Darjeeling, build in the 19th century. One can visit
the village to know about Lepcha's tribe, traditions life style and culture.
Way they live can be observe closely be with them.
Traditional Lepcha House - Unique feature in the construction of traditional Lepcha house is that no
nails are used. This is an interesting point to begin ones exploration of
Lingsey Jumthang a Lepcha Village. While visiting the traditional house, one
can walk further beyond to see the Sankhey Dhunga (Holy Rock).
Servang
Waterfalls – The
Servang waterfalls one of the tallest falls is the region having the hight of
200 ft. The sound of the volume of water dropping can hear from far off.
Jhusing
View Point – One can see a panoramic view of Lingsey
Village, and surroundings. And can also view Mighty Kanchenjunga Range as well
as Neora Valley Nation Park.
Dhoksing
Falls: Lingsey Eco Tourism discover a beautiful water Falls
Called Dhoksing water falls. Approximately 100 ft long water volume divided in
three stream (Three fold Falls) Attract the visitor eye. It is located in
between Lingsey samsing and Jhusing. Loud sound of water deep inside the Jungle
is becoming a major Tourist Hot Spot of Lingsey.
Sanga
Choeling (Bhutia) Monastery - A monastery considered as one of
the holiest and oldest in Kalimpong Sub – Division. The visitor’s can imbibe
the tranquil air with splendor of monastic arts reflected in its traditional
architecture, carved & painted murals and treasure of manuscripts and
icons.
Mulkharka Lake – Situated in hill
top, the village called Mulkharka. Shadow of Mt. Kanchenjunga reflects in the
pure water of the lake like Mt. Macha Puchre reflects is Phewa Lake in Nepal. All the drinking water sources of
Lingsey village originate from the Lake. It is Popular as Manokamana (Wishing)
Lake. In the time of Ram Nawami we conduct a local Mela (Fest) main attraction
on the event is Local food, cultural cultural Programme and trekking.
Chota
Rametay Dara (View Point): view the Mt. Kanchenjunga
range and various Parts of Eastern part of Sikkim as well as Lava, Rishop and
Pedong.
Fusrey
View Point(watch Tower): One can visualize the Dense forest of Neora
valley National Park along with the wild animal, Rhododendron and Birds.
Bara
Rametay Dara (View Point) - It is situated in
Pangola Range of the Himalaya, and counted as a important view point of the
area of (Neora valley National Park) one can see the view of the china border.
Rachela
Pass( Tin Simana) – Situated in Upper Neora Valley National
Park, which is also a border point of Bhutan, Sikkim, & West Bengal.
Neora
valley National Park -
Neora Valley
National Park lies in the civil district of Darjeeling, West Bengal, which is
situated between the 26º 52' 3" and 27º 7' 35" North latitude and 80º
45' to 80º 55 East longitude. It is contiguous with Sikkim and Bhutan at its
northern and north-eastern boundaries respectively. The southern boundaries of
the park are adjoining to Jalpaiguri district. The altitude varies from 183 m
to 3200 m, the highest point being near Sikkim border in the North. Neora
Valley Nature Reserve is one of the last remaining pristine ecosystems of the
Eastern Himalaya with its amazing bio-diversity, and is home to many rare and
endangered, plants, animals and birds. Trek in an area rich in natural history
and beautiful views this is just the trek for you. For birdwatchers this trek
is attractive during the spring months of March to June.
Neora
Valley National Park is also the home of Red Panda. A cute little animal with
reddish brown body and a bushy ringed tail is one of the most endangered
species in the world. The recent discovery of Royal Bengal Tiger in Neora
Valley has prompted the administration to include the park in the list of
sensitive wildlife zones in the country. According to the 2002 tiger census the
park holds 19 majestic big cats. Among the other important mammals Indian Gaur,
Himalayan Black Bear, Clouded Leopard Common Leopard, Lesser Cats, Himalayan
Thar, Sparrow, Gorals, Deer and Squirrels are worth mentioning.
Due
to its altitudinal variation ranging from 600ft to 10600 ft, various species of
birds make the park a paradise for the bird watchers. Pheasants, Cuckoos, Flycatchers, Maynas, Orioles, Owls,
Parakeets, Partridges, Sunbirds, Swallows, Swifts and Woodpeckers would
captivate one with their chirpy calls and enchanting colorful plumage display.
Fauna: - A wide varieties of birds of this region can be
seen during different seasons. Endanger species of birds know as Bhenguma
regarded as king of all birds is found in the forest nearby area. The birds are migratory and one has to plan
out to get glimpses of these birds. The Rajpakshi another endanger animals also
found in the forest.
Other
Activities
Rock Climbing
Bird watching in khola kharka forest.
Cultural show.
Cardamom Cultivation
Wild bee View
Jungle Camaping.
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