Rishop, also spelt Rishyap, is a Himalayan hamlet in the Darjeeling Hills of West Bengal. At 2591 m above sea level, it's a nice quaint village away from city crowds, with picturesque views of snow-capped mountains. The sun plays vermillion throughout the day. At night the big sky seems to come closer. Beneath the sky, the twinkling lights of Gangtok & Pedong are similar to the twinkling stars above. Tourists are attracted by the natural beauty of Neora Valley National Park (Sikkim) & Tiffindara. Both are enjoyed through the trekking route which is a deep silent forest of pine, birch, fir & orchids with some soothing paths following the chirps.
This guest house is built on the valley and offers a panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga from each floor. Try to book rooms 101,201 or 301 as these offer view of the Kanchenjunga sunrise right from the room. This is a basic guest house with limited amenities and food options. However, this place offers the best views of Rishyap.
The nearest terrain vehicle/bus stand is Lava. Rishop is just 4 km uphill from Lava. The road however is rough and not paved, so trekking is the better option.
Read in the guideRishop is a small place which can be roamed around on foot itself. There is no practice of transport. The natural beauty is best experienced by taking strolls around.
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