Kaluk is a village near the town of Rinchenpong located in the West Sikkim district. Both Kaluk and Rinchenpong are recent additions to the tourism circuit of the western part of Sikkim and are located about 5576 ft above the sea level. Considered a part of the eastern Himalayas, both Kaluk and Rinchenpong hold the key to the magnificent view of the Khangchenzonga Mountains, the Queen of all Himalayan high-rises. The Lepcha tribal people who have maintained the peace and tranquility of the village and its surrounding areas mostly inhabit Kaluk where the culture and tradition breathe together in a cordial manner. The neighbouring town of Rinchenpong, just three kilometers away is popularly known as Silent Valley owing to its truly peaceful and silent ambience. Amidst the lap of nature and surrounded by beautiful forests both Kaluk and Rinchenpong are the places you can visit to spend your time away from the dizziness of modernity. Both these places have eye-soothing views and have the ability to awe you with their simplicity and beauty steeped in traditional lifestyle.
Our Services & What To See
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Brief Information:
About : The Hotel / ResortThe resort offers the panoramic view of the majestic Khangchenzonga range with its earthy and wooden structure that follows a heritage style. The surroundings greet tourists with mountainous views, garden chairs and swings, and lush green pine and birch trees. The resort offers local and organic food, and has a children’s park to entertain guests. Cultural program is also organized by the resort authority on request.
Services Offered : The services offered by the resort are the best around Kaluk, which one can have. The services offered by the resort in Kaluk are as follows:
- Star Category rooms with traditional food, complimentary drinks and Sikkimese style welcome.
- Provision for hot and cold water and room heaters.
- Laundry, TV, bed tea, and twenty-four hours room service.
Places to See Around : Several places of interest around the Kaluk and Rinchenpong circuit are worth visiting by tourists. Some of them are:
- Rinchenpong Monastery, which speaks of the Buddhist tradition and is the third oldest monastery in Sikkim. This monastery was built in 1730 and houses a studying area as well as a statue of ‘Ati’ Buddha.
- Singsore Bridge, a suspension bridge that is the second highest bridge in Asia.
- Rinchenpong Dak Bungalow, known for its heritage and history. Legends say that the famous Nobel Laureate and songwriter Rabindranath Tagore used to spend his time here.
- Changey Falls, located around thirty kilometers from the resort, where one can see the pristine white water falling from lofty heights like natural pearls.
- One should not forget to visit the Rhododendron Sanctuary in Barshey, which blooms in full colour during March- April every year.
- Lepcha Heritage house, a part of history, culture and tradition of the Lepchas that was built during the 1860s.
- Tourists can also visit Pelling, Legship, and Darjeeling that are located within fifty to hundred kilometers of Kaluk and Rinchenpong.
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