Situated at an altitude of 8500 ft, Rishop is a Himalayan hamlet mostly inhabited by the Lepchas. The name Rishop came from two words - Ri means mountain peak and Shop means ancient tree. From Rishop one can get delightful views of the Kanchenjunga mountain. Other peaks which can be seen from here are Mt. Kharg, Kokthang, Kabroo, Siniolchu and many more. You can trek through the jungle to get to Tifindara Viewpoint, 1.5 km from Rishop. Tifindara is the second highest point in West Bengal. You can watch sunrise and sunset from here which is much more beautiful than that seen from Tiger Hill in Darjeeling. From Rishop you can also visit Lava (11 km) or Kalimpong (25 km).
How to Reach
New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station from Rishop. New Jalpaiguri is well connected to Kolkata and some other cities of the country by rail. You can reach Rishop from New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri or Darjeeling by car. Otherwise you can reach Lava by bus or shared jeep. From Lava you have to hire a car in order to reach Rishop.
Hotels
Kanchanview Tourist Lodge. Tel: 9830322591. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1200.
Rishop Inn. Tel: 9674900101. Tariff - Rs. 1500.
Suntek Village Resort. Tel: 9836087652. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1200.
Paradise Villa. Tel: 9831578900. Tariff - Rs. 800-1200.
Hotel Mist. Tel: 9474594446. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2000
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| View of mountain peaks from Rishop |
New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station from Rishop. New Jalpaiguri is well connected to Kolkata and some other cities of the country by rail. You can reach Rishop from New Jalpaiguri, Siliguri or Darjeeling by car. Otherwise you can reach Lava by bus or shared jeep. From Lava you have to hire a car in order to reach Rishop.
Hotels
Kanchanview Tourist Lodge. Tel: 9830322591. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1200.
Rishop Inn. Tel: 9674900101. Tariff - Rs. 1500.
Suntek Village Resort. Tel: 9836087652. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1200.
Paradise Villa. Tel: 9831578900. Tariff - Rs. 800-1200.
Hotel Mist. Tel: 9474594446. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2000
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