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How to Travel from Bagdogra to Rishop

Rishop, also known as Rishyap or Risop, is a small seductive village amidst lava and Lolegaon. Situated at an altitude of 2951 meters, Rishop is a blessing for adventure seekers as well as for nature lovers. This scenic hamlet is 32 km away from Kalimpong and just 9 km away from Lava. The village is too calm and far away from city crowds. The rays of the sun, mesmerizing Himalaya and dense forests create a magical atmosphere in the village. At night, the sky looks completely different from the day. The stars are twinkling, the beautiful lights which come from Gangtok and Pedong below are visible from this village. Nathu La pass and Jalep La pass are also partially visible in a distant horizon from Rishop.

Altogether, Rishop offers a scenic and astonishing beauty of nature to the tourists. And if you want to travel from Bagdogra to Rishop, we are going to describe all the possible methods to reach there.

Places to Visit in Rishop

Tiffandra viewpoint is a fascinating place in Rishop from here you can enjoy the breathtaking view of Sunrise and Sunset. This is also an idle place to enjoy the snow capped mountains of Himalaya and surrounding valleys.

Shiva Buddha Temple is the most attractive and appealing place in Rishop. It is a temple as well as a monastery, where two religions meet. After climbing up to the red staircase, you will finally witness a fascinating view of two different gods of two different religions are mounted side by side.

Just 4 km away from Rishop, kolakham is alluring hamlet with many attractive places. Witness the breathtaking view of changey fall, the sweet sound of the falling water, and the mesmerizing view of the surrounding rocks, which are all capable to soothe your mind and heart.

Just 11 km away from Rishop, Lava is also a village full of attractive places. Lava Monastery is one of the reasons for Lava's attraction. This monastery was built in 1871 and more than 100 monks live here. If you are curious to know the lifestyle and culture of these peace-minded monks, you can surely visit this monastery.

Bagdogra to Rishop by Road

Bus service is not directly available from Bagdogra to Rishop. If you want to travel by bus, you can go up to Siliguri first. From Siliguri, buses usually go to Lava via Kalimpong or Gorubathan. After reaching Lava, you have to get a taxi for an 11 km ride to finally reach Rishop. The journey is full of hassles as you have to change multiple vehicles.

Shared taxi is not available from Bagdogra to Rishop. So, if you wanted to save some car fare, sadly you can't. Pre-paid taxi is available to reach Rishop from Bagdogra but car fare is too high as it is an offbeat destination.

Bagdogra to Rishop by Train

You can't travel from Bagdogra to Rishop by train as Rishop has no railway station. The major railway station near Rishop is New Jalpaiguri Junction. This particular railway station is well connected with many railway stations in India.

Bagdogra to Rishop by Air

You can't directly reach Rishop from Bagdogra by Air as Rishop has no airport. The nearest airport of Rishop is Bagdogra itself. This particular airport has links with many national and international airports.

As you can see, traveling Rishop from Bagdogra is not an easy task as there is no cheap traveling option available. And that is why Himalayan Wheels offers a car rental service at a quite reasonable price. Himalayan Wheels shines brightly when other car rental service providers fail to offer the best customer service. It is the best option you can go with when traveling from Bagdogra to Rishop. Himalayan Wheels has also made your returning process from Rishop simple. So, why are you thinking much? Always travel with Himalayan Wheels.