where to go from N Jalpaiguri?

rhapsodysinger · May 16th, 2007, 19:19

My wife and I have to a fro tickets to New Jalpaiguri. We reach there on the 20th and return for our bus there on the 24th.
We have planned namchi and ravangla because in this short notice there seem to be no hotels in darjeeling. What according to veteran travellers will be the best option?
When does the bus leave siliguri for Namchi?
Is it cold now in Namchi?
Thank you and bye.
PS Any other itinerary suggestion by anyone. ( Also heard darjeeling is too crowed!)

jyotirmoy · May 16th, 2007, 19:23

The mountain view from Ravangla is awsome, a beautiful quiet place. I recommend this place.

shashank.aggarwal · May 16th, 2007, 19:34

try Gangtok..i will be going there in June..

rhapsodysinger · May 16th, 2007, 19:59

Thanks for the two replies.
But problem with gangtok is that since i am leaving in three days, i find that all the hotels have been booked. I have been able to get rooms at Ravangla and Namchi. Could u pls tell me how to manage the two places. We do not want to rush about seeing many places; just a few.
20th --- reaching siliguri bus stand, morn by 7 am
Then where and how?
Is it cold in Namchi now?
Thanks.

rhapsodysinger · May 16th, 2007, 20:01

Incidentally, my wife being a jain prefers to eat in absolutely veg places. Are there any at namchi and ravangla? Thanks.

prits_smiles · May 16th, 2007, 20:34

The possibility of finding a veg restaurant in Ravangla or Namchi seems bleek. However for your travel you could try getting a shared Taxi (Sumo) from New Jalpaiguri Station. There is a prepaid Taxi stand just outside the station. Not sure about the bus timimgs. In case you dont mind spending a little extra money for comfort sake you could also hire an Indica for yourself. You can also hire that from the same prepaid.
If you by chance happen to go to Gangtok for a visit there is a very nice veg restaurant on the Mall Road called "Rasoi".

Btw where have you booked in Ravangla. During our trip to Sikkim we also planned to go to Ravangla and stay in the Mt Narsing Resort (as I had heard a lot bout it) but coudn't make it because of shoratge of time.

Anyways
Have Fun

rhapsodysinger · May 16th, 2007, 20:48

A hotel called Meghmala or Minmala! I just have their phone number. We will be getting down at Tenzing Bus stand. So from there we have to take a rickshwa, right ? To the station and how much will the Indica cost? And lastly, is it cold there? thanks.

Bhaswaran · May 16th, 2007, 20:57

If you get down at Siliguri bus stand (i assume you are coming by bus), then there is no need to go back to NJP railway station. u will get a number of travel agents/prepaid taxi for the route.

ALthough crowded, There are plenty of low cost hotels in Galgtok adn Darjeeling, which cannot be booked in advance. You can always get a place. Lodging will not be a problem.

But Ravangla is silent and beatiful, a good place. Be there. There will be little cold as you are in the hills. If it rains, it will definitely chill. take raincoat + jacket.

rhapsodysinger · May 16th, 2007, 21:40

Thank you, and any idea about namchi and whether it is worth visiting?

jyotirmoy · May 16th, 2007, 22:10

Mt Narsing Resort is a great place to stay. If possible visit the tea plantation at Temi. It is the only place in Sikkim where tea grows. They will be happy to show you how the tea leaves are processed. There is a Raj style bungalow here where you can spend a night in absolute bliss.

rhapsodysinger · May 16th, 2007, 22:29

thanks for the info.
But i want to know whether one ought to go to namchi & Ravngla because i have just Monday to Wednesay, leaving Sunday ( I arrive) and thursday ( I depart). ? Like how shud I plan my trip?

MamonRaktim · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:55

Can anyone here give me the contact number of Hotel Mt. Narsing of Ravangla? Actually I like to go there at the second week of coming Dec. So i think advance booking required. Is this hotel booked over phone? How could we go there frm NJP once we get down from Darjeling Mail at NJP? What r the places to visit there in Ravangla? It will be of immense help for me if anyone of you here please response to my above mentioned questions.

roj,roy · Nov 2nd, 2009, 19:03

The phone no.of Mt. Narsing Village resort is 03592226822. You can book it from the booking agent also in your city.

MamonRaktim · Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:32

Thanks Roj for giving this information.

May 16th, 2007, 19:19	#1
rhapsodysinger Rhapsodysinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bishnupur, Bankura. Posts: 6	where to go from N Jalpaiguri? My wife and I have to a fro tickets to New Jalpaiguri. We reach there on the 20th and return for our bus there on the 24th. We have planned namchi and ravangla because in this short notice there seem to be no hotels in darjeeling. What according to veteran travellers will be the best option? When does the bus leave siliguri for Namchi? Is it cold now in Namchi? Thank you and bye. PS Any other itinerary suggestion by anyone. ( Also heard darjeeling is too crowed!)

May 16th, 2007, 19:23	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	The mountain view from Ravangla is awsome, a beautiful quiet place. I recommend this place. Last edited by jyotirmoy : May 16th, 2007 at 19:24. Reason: Spelling

May 16th, 2007, 19:34	#3
shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,822	try Gangtok..i will be going there in June.. __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

May 16th, 2007, 19:59	#4
rhapsodysinger Rhapsodysinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bishnupur, Bankura. Posts: 6	Namchi & ravangla Thanks for the two replies. But problem with gangtok is that since i am leaving in three days, i find that all the hotels have been booked. I have been able to get rooms at Ravangla and Namchi. Could u pls tell me how to manage the two places. We do not want to rush about seeing many places; just a few. 20th --- reaching siliguri bus stand, morn by 7 am Then where and how? Is it cold in Namchi now? Thanks.

Oct 30th, 2009, 01:55	#12
MamonRaktim Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saltlake,Kolkata, PIN - 700091, West Bengal Posts: 32	Ravangla Can anyone here give me the contact number of Hotel Mt. Narsing of Ravangla? Actually I like to go there at the second week of coming Dec. So i think advance booking required. Is this hotel booked over phone? How could we go there frm NJP once we get down from Darjeling Mail at NJP? What r the places to visit there in Ravangla? It will be of immense help for me if anyone of you here please response to my above mentioned questions.

May 16th, 2007, 20:01	#5
rhapsodysinger Rhapsodysinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bishnupur, Bankura. Posts: 6	Incidentally, my wife being a jain prefers to eat in absolutely veg places. Are there any at namchi and ravangla? Thanks.

May 16th, 2007, 20:34	#6
prits_smiles Prits_Smiles Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 16	The possibility of finding a veg restaurant in Ravangla or Namchi seems bleek. However for your travel you could try getting a shared Taxi (Sumo) from New Jalpaiguri Station. There is a prepaid Taxi stand just outside the station. Not sure about the bus timimgs. In case you dont mind spending a little extra money for comfort sake you could also hire an Indica for yourself. You can also hire that from the same prepaid. If you by chance happen to go to Gangtok for a visit there is a very nice veg restaurant on the Mall Road called "Rasoi". Btw where have you booked in Ravangla. During our trip to Sikkim we also planned to go to Ravangla and stay in the Mt Narsing Resort (as I had heard a lot bout it) but coudn't make it because of shoratge of time. Anyways Have Fun

May 16th, 2007, 20:48	#7
rhapsodysinger Rhapsodysinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bishnupur, Bankura. Posts: 6	A hotel called Meghmala or Minmala! I just have their phone number. We will be getting down at Tenzing Bus stand. So from there we have to take a rickshwa, right ? To the station and how much will the Indica cost? And lastly, is it cold there? thanks.

May 16th, 2007, 20:57	#8
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 1,353	If you get down at Siliguri bus stand (i assume you are coming by bus), then there is no need to go back to NJP railway station. u will get a number of travel agents/prepaid taxi for the route. ALthough crowded, There are plenty of low cost hotels in Galgtok adn Darjeeling, which cannot be booked in advance. You can always get a place. Lodging will not be a problem. But Ravangla is silent and beatiful, a good place. Be there. There will be little cold as you are in the hills. If it rains, it will definitely chill. take raincoat + jacket.

May 16th, 2007, 21:40	#9
rhapsodysinger Rhapsodysinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bishnupur, Bankura. Posts: 6	Thank you, and any idea about namchi and whether it is worth visiting?

May 16th, 2007, 22:10	#10
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Mt Narsing Resort is a great place to stay. If possible visit the tea plantation at Temi. It is the only place in Sikkim where tea grows. They will be happy to show you how the tea leaves are processed. There is a Raj style bungalow here where you can spend a night in absolute bliss.

May 16th, 2007, 22:29	#11
rhapsodysinger Rhapsodysinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bishnupur, Bankura. Posts: 6	thanks for the info. But i want to know whether one ought to go to namchi & Ravngla because i have just Monday to Wednesay, leaving Sunday ( I arrive) and thursday ( I depart). ? Like how shud I plan my trip?

Nov 2nd, 2009, 19:03	#13
roj,roy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 93	The phone no.of Mt. Narsing Village resort is 03592226822. You can book it from the booking agent also in your city.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:32	#14
MamonRaktim Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saltlake,Kolkata, PIN - 700091, West Bengal Posts: 32	Thanks Roj for giving this information.

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