Darjeeling and Sikkim are among the popular travel destinations for locals in Bengal. Now these places have become quite crowded. So if you want to visit a place for relaxation away from the city crowd, you must visit the Gokule village near Kalimpong this season. It is an off-beat destination. This place is surrounded by mountains and mind-blowing greenery all around. Today, let us know more about this place. Gokule is a village nestled in the lap of the hills. Until now, this village has been unknown to many travel enthusiasts. It has become a favourite place for those who have visited it. According to reports, Gokule village is going to add a new wing to tourism with the improvement of the commuting in the hills. In summer, the footfalls of tourists increases in this village. The location of this village is just 2 km from Kalimpong town.
In addition to the natural beauty of this beautiful hill village, one can see various organic vegetables being cultivated on the slopes of the hill. In a recent interview, Gunjan Tamang, owner of a homestay in the village, said, “This Gokule village is going to add a new feather to the tourism of the north. Tourists are now looking for a little offbeat place. This is a great place for them.”
To go to Gokule village from New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogra airport, one has to reach Kalimpong straight. Then one will reach the village within half an hour by car from Kalimpong Station. There are many homestays in this village.
Apart from this, another off-beat destination near Kalimpong is Bidyang. It is situated on the banks of the Reli River, is one of the closest offbeat places in Kalimpong within 100 km. This place is famous for its scenic beauty and perfect cottage-core getaway. One can enjoy several homestays in the area, an ideal blend of rustic and modern amenities. Besides enjoying the river, one can also walk to Dima Falls nearby and enjoy the orange orchards.
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