Icchey Gaon

IccheyGaon or “Wishing Village” is a place where all your wishes to stay amidst untouched nature would come true. At IccheyGaon, you can get a panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjungha, wake up to the call of unknown birds, take jungle walks through pine forests and stay in a village still untouched by tourist rush. Located at an altitude of 5800 feet, IccheyGaon is close to Pedong. The homestay at IccheyGaon is well-furnished with Double Bed and Triple Bed rooms with attached western bathrooms. At night, you can relish the twinkling lights of Darjeeling, Namchi and Ravangla from your homestay and the morning sky is ruled by the majestic Mt. Kanchenjungha.

Nearby attractions around IccheyGaon:

This little village of IccheyGaon is near to Reshi, Pedong, SilleryGaon and Mankhim. A prime tourist attraction near IccheyGaon is the age-old SangchenDorjee Monastery, located close to Pedong. This monastery is a 300-old structure, erected during the domination of Bhutanese in Pedong. The old section of the monastery flaunts an array of beautiful wall paintings, depicting Tantrik Buddhism. The center of attraction of the new section of the monastery is a mummified body of a Bhutanese priest. During April-May, the annual “Chyam” dance is also celebrated at this place with great pomp.