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About Rimbik |
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Rimbik is a small town in the Singalila National Park area of
Darjeeling District of West Bengal.Rimbik has an altitude of
7500 ft (Average). The small town is a tourist center for
trekkers travelling to the Singalila National Park area
including Sandakphu. In the recent past there has been some
interest from the offbeat leisure tourists who want to explore
the region beyond traditional tourist destinations. Rimbik has
a Latitude of 27.03 N and Longitude of 88.36 E
Rimbik is perched on a hill above river Rammam flowing from
Sikkim to Bengal. The small town is the last major village in
the Bengal side and is close to Nepal and Sikkim boarders. The
villages in the nearby area depend on Rimbik market for their
regular supplies.
Facing the towering Himalayas and surrounded by hills green
with conifers, Rimbik appears perched on the roof of the world
' at least this part of the world. Located at an elevation of
2,286 m, in the shadow of the almighty Kanchenjunga and its
family, the town overrun with leafs and orchids is a tapestry
of nature's reward and colourful people. |
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Rimbik Route |
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Rimbik town itself does not have too many tourist attractions to
offer. There are two trek routes which connect Rimbik with
Sandakphu.One is a direct forest trail coming from Bikebhanjan
to Rimbik. The other trek route reaches Rimbik via Gurdung and
Srikhola.
The second trek route although longer, is favored by most
trekkers. From Rimbik an uneven road takes you to Srikhola
(about 7 kms) from where one can start trek.Gurdung is just 3
kms trek from Srikhola towards Sandakphu. Some tourists prefer
to trek only till Gurdung thus combining adventure of the
Sandakphu trek without getting out of the Leisure tour mode
altogether. Between Srikhola and Gurdung lies the small village
of Timbure where tourist accommodation is also available.
Srikhola and Gurdung offers basic tourist accommodations, Rimbik
also has a number of basic tourist accommodations.
The route to Rimbik is the same as that to Darjeeling till
Ghoom. Besides buses and cars, you can take the toy train to
Ghoom from Siliguri. The railroad has been in existence since
1878. In 1999, it was accorded world heritage status by the
United Nations. A motorable road accompanies the serpentine
tracks. The engine chugs past the Batasia Loop, a marvellous
feat of engineering.
The turquoise sky and imposing mountains may fill you with
awesome urge to click, paint or simply enjoy the whisper of the
unspoilt breeze. Roam at leisure along hilly trails lined with
pine, birch and oak as birdcalls encompass the air. |
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Main Attractions of Rimbik |
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The main attraction is the striking view of the Kanchenjunga,
the world's third highest peak, and other frozen pinnacles. The
psychedelic play of colours on the snowy surfaces of the titans
has to be seen to be believed.
Rimbik is almost quiet and offers cool comfort. An array of
accommodation, from the simple to the luxurious, caters to every
pocket and preference. Darjeeling and Nowlekh can be seen from
Rimbik during the day. The lights of the queen of the Eastern
Himalayas sparkle like jewels at night. Under the canopy of a
star-studded sky, the sight is thrilling. |
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Places Around Rimbik |
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Rimbik to Sandakphu on foot - 24 kms
Rimbik to Manebhanjang - 55 Kms (2.5 Hours)
Rimbik to Darjeeling - 80 Kms (4 hours)
Rimbik to Siliguri - 130 Kms (5 Hours) |
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How to Reach Rimbik |
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By Rail
To Darjeeling Rail Way Station , Darjeeling Rail Way Station are
the very nearby railway stations to Rimbik. |
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