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Srikhola (also known as Sirikhola) is a lovely scenic village in Darjeeling district of West Bengal (India) . There are trekking routes from Sadakphu and Phalut...
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Srikhola (also known as Sirikhola) is a lovely scenic village in Darjeeling district of West Bengal (India) . There are trekking routes from Sadakphu and Phalut that pass through Srikhola towards Manebhanjan. You can also come here by road from Darjeeling or NJP-Siliguri.
From Sandakphu, the trek route to Srikhola comes via Gurdum over a distance of 16kms. While from Phalut, you will need to come through Gorkey and Rammam traversing a distance of 36kms through forests of magnolia, chestnuts, oaks and rhododendrons.
There is a river at Srikhola by the same name. While on trek, relax by the side of the river, take a bath and have your packed lunch here before commencing your trek towards Srikhola village and onward to Rimbik. Many trekkers coming from Sandakphu or Phalut prefer to stay overnight at Srikhola and there is a reason for that. Other than enjoying the wonderful natural beauty of the place, you can start early next morning, go down to Rimbik and catch a shared jeep for Darjeeling or Siliguri.
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