Whispering Pines - Rishyap and Lava Retreat
- Rishyap
- Lava
- Kalimpong
This offbeat 5-day tour takes you through two scenic villages tucked into the hills above Kalimpong. With pine-scented air, wooden cottages, and no honking traffic, Rishyap and Lava offer a quiet pause from the outside world. Enjoy starry nights, short hikes, and authentic village life with warm local hospitality.
Package Highlights
- Stay in wooden cottages with Kanchenjunga views
- Visit Neora Valley National Park in Lava
- Stargazing and firewood dinners in Rishyap
- Slow-paced, peaceful hill village experience
Daywise Tour Itinerary
Pickup from NJP, Bagdogra, or Kalimpong. Drive to Rishyap (approx. 3.5 hrs). Check in to a mountain-view cottage. Spend the evening soaking in valley views and local tea.
After breakfast, take a short guided trail to the Tiffindara viewpoint for a panoramic view of Kanchenjunga. Spend your day enjoying slow walks, reading, and resting. Optionally visit nearby Lava monastery.
After breakfast, drive to Lava (45 mins). Check in to a forest lodge. Visit Lava Monastery and enjoy a guided nature walk around the forest periphery. Evening by the fireplace.
Early morning guided visit to Neora Valley National Park - home to red pandas, rare birds, and Himalayan flora. Light trekking options available. Return for dinner and stargazing session (weather permitting).
After breakfast, check out and drive to NJP/Bagdogra (approx. 4.5 hrs). Tour ends with the sounds of the forest still fresh in your mind.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour Inclusions
- Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
- Meals : breakfast at all places
- Transfers from one place to another
- Sightseeing in private cars
- Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
- All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes
Tour Exclusions
- Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions
- Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
- Any kind of insurance
- Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
