Gorkhey – A village that hardly wakes up!

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Gorkhey – A village that hardly wakes up!

One of the remotest villages in Darjeeling town, Gorkhey is also the last village in West Bengal. A tiny yet gushing river called Gorkhey Khola runs on the edge of the village and once you cross it over a wooden bridge you are in Sikkim. Being secretly perched in a valley surrounded by thick pine forest, Gorkhey is still one of the least visited places in the Darjeeling district.

Gorkhey has been able to maintain its quaint charm over the years because it is not accessible by vehicle. The visitors here are mostly the trekkers from Phalut and it takes around 5 hrs of a downhill trek to reach Gorkhey from West Bengal side. But since this quiet village is close to Sikkim, it is easier to reach there from Sikkim. One can trek from Varsey in Sikkim to reach Gorkhey. For those who are not into trekking can go to and Ribdy or Bhareng in Sikkim, these two small villages are the nearest places accessible by vehicles before Gorkhey. It takes around an hour to reach Gorkhey from Bhareng and a little longer from Ribdy on foot.

Most of the lands in Gorkhey is blessed with fertile soil and used for cultivation. All villagers have their own cattle for milk and to make various dairy products. Some villagers recently have come with decent homestays for travelers as an additional means of earning.

Myriad shades of green, Air is chilly, languid and clean; Wealth of fresh and organic food, Villagers are all jolly good. Here, the river moves faster than life, Here, the time forever stands still, If you are ever lost, hurt, or inflicted, Gorkhey will surely heal.

The mornings here starts with the chirping of countless birds, you can also hear cows mooing and ducks quacking while sipping your smoky cup of tea. You can lazily stroll around the pristine village during the day and enjoy the greenery and flowers around. You can interact with the local people who are busy growing crops or go down to the bank of the river and you can even try some fishing. Some travelers even try bathing in the river in summer when the water is relatively warmer.

When the evening sets in, Gorkhey boasts star-studded sky on a clear day and offers a great opportunity for star-gazing. #moviesolutiongrouptourguide can make you a campfire upon request and arrange some lip-smacking local foods and beverages. When the night deepens, the mercury plummets and the sound of the wind whispering through tall Pine trees can either put you into a delightful sleep or transform you to a parallel imaginary world.

Gorkhey is meant to rejuvenate. Let your senses go carefree during your sojourn in Gorkhey. There is nothing pricy here but everything around seems so priceless. If you seek solace that only nature can impart, memoirs of visiting Gorkhey will forever be etched in your heart.

This village has 30 families who are depended on farm produce. Travellers’ visiting this place prefer trekking their way up as the place is not accessible by vehicles and there are no motorable roads. It’s an ideal place to camp for a day or two. If you are visiting this village, you are in for a most picturesque route- you can enjoy the view of four of the five highest peaks of the world including the majestic Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse, along with the Three Sisters and many other peaks of Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and Bhutan in one single stretch of snow, as per Native Planet.

Best Time to Visit

The place can be visited throughout the year but if you love rhododendrons and want to catch a glimpse of it, then the best time to visit this gorgeous place is in the month of March to May and trek your way to this village. During this time, it is said that there is a nip in the air, the sky is clearer, and one can enjoy blossoms of the wild ‘lali guras.’ Although,The place has a park dedicated to the gorgeous flower called the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary.

Phoktey Dara Trek

If you love a jungle trek with a panoramic view, then you will love this. A delightful panoramic view of the Nepal and Sikkim range Phoktey Dara is a trail you must undertake. It’s a perfect trek for beginners.

The closest airport is in Bagdogra, approximately 170km away, whereas the closest railway station is New Jalpaiguri, about 150km away. Gorkhey is around 4 hours drive from Darjeeling. If your calling is a trip away from strong bandwidth connection and mundane work from home culture- then this Gorkhey is the place to be.