NJP to IccheGaon Car Rental
Situated at an elevation of 5800 feet above the sea level and nestled amidst the woodlands of Pine, Birch and Juniper trees, Icchegaon is a pictorial hamlet which can be reached quite easily from NJP by renting a car. Also known as a “Wishing Village”, Icchegaon offers a calm ambience to its visitors and a never experienced scenic beauty.
A village consisting of more than 30 households, Icchegaon is an ideal place to escape from your daily hectic schedule. Now, if you are looking for a trusted cab rental agency to hire a car from NJP to Ichhegaon, Himalayan Wheels' well-maintained vehicles can be your journey companion.
NJP to IccheGaon Distance by Road
The distance from New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) to Icchegaon is approximately 86 km and it takes roughly 3 hours to cover this journey distance via National Highway 10. This journey distance will surely feel short as you will be accompanied by daunting hills, mountains and alpine forest on both side of the roads.
How to Travel from NJP to Icchegaon
By Road: IccheGaon is nicely connected by road with all its nearby towns and villages. However, a shared car or bus is not available from New Jalpaiguri Junction. Hence, to travel by road from NJP to IccheGaon, one can get a hired taxi from any cab hiring agency.
By Rail: Even though the railway infrastructure of India is one of the biggest in the world, there is no railway route from NJP to Icchegaon. Due to the lack of railway infrastructure, one has to hire a cab again as per his requirements and budget.
By Air: Bagdogra is the most adjacent airport which is at a distance of 92 km from the village. Even though the airport is nicely connected with other major cities in the state, one can't travel to the village from NJP by air due to the lack of any airport near the settlement.
Worth Visiting Places in and around Icchegaon
- Tinchuley Viewpoint: There is a beautiful hilltop called Tinchuley near Icchegaon. From here you can witness an intense panoramic view of snow-peaked Mount Kanchenjunga. On a clear day, you can also witness the town of Sikkim, Jeep La and Nathula.
- Ramitey Viewpoint: Another alluring sightseeing attraction near Iccheygaon is Ramitey Dara which also offers a great panoramic view of the Himalayan Range and also presents a wide view of the meandering River Teesta.
- Damsang Fort: Now in ruins, one can also visit Damsang Fort by taking our IccheGaon sightseeing cab. Approximately 6 km away from the village, the fort was built in 1690 by the Lepchas but later was destroyed by the British during the Anglo-Bhutan war.
- Jalsa Viewpoint: Situated hardly 4 km away from IccheGaon, this viewpoint is another ideal site to relish the beauty of one of the widest view of the Teesta River and a gorgeous view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga range. There is also a British Bungalow and numerous Cinchona plantations.
- SilleryGaon: SilleryGaon is a worth visiting village nearby. Just at a distance of 16 km from Icchegaon, Sillerygaon is truly a piece of heaven as the splendid view of Mount Kanchenjunga can be enjoyed here from this village.
Taxi Rental for NJP to IccheGaon Sightseeing
Having a sightseeing excursion in and around IccheGaon by renting a car is fun as it is surrounded by notable tourist attractions. By hiring any car as per your requirements and budget, you can visit tourist places like Tinchuley Viewpoint, Ramitey Viewpoint, Damsang Fort, Jalsa Viewpoint, SilleryGaon and many other with full of comfort and ease. Himalayan Wheels can offer you clean and sanitized car for one way or sightseeing excursion from NJP to IccheGaon at a pocket-friendly taxi fare.
Why Choose Our NJP to IccheGaon Car Rental Service
- Top-notch customer support is always provided. You will get instant assistance if problems occur in the middle of the journey.
- We offer a secure and hygienic car to our customers as their health is one of our utmost priorities.
- Himalayan Wheels' Pick-up points are completely flexible. It means that we can pick you up from anywhere in NJP.
- Himalayan Wheels offers a varied range of cars to choose from such as Wagon R, Indica, Alto, Swift, Dzire, Sumo, Bolero, Innova, Xylo, etc.
- We offer the lowest car fare from New Jalpaiguri Junction to IccheGaon as compared to our competitors.
- A well-trained and co-operative driver is always given so that you get a smooth journey experience.
- Booking our service is quite convenient as all you have to do is just a phone call or fill up the enquiry form.