{"id":8776,"date":"2021-01-02T14:54:11","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T14:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/animeshmitra.in\/theme\/?post_type=product&p=8776"},"modified":"2021-01-02T14:54:12","modified_gmt":"2021-01-02T14:54:12","slug":"shivkhola-darjeeling-district","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"http:\/\/animeshmitra.in\/theme\/tours\/shivkhola-darjeeling-district\/","title":{"rendered":"SHIVKHOLA, DARJEELING DISTRICT"},"content":{"rendered":"

A destination place dedicated in the name of the Lord Shiva. This is a place which has got a perfect blend of being very well-connected to the nature\u2019s lap but not exactly in between the woods. A temple on the banks of the river is believed to be built by Lord Shiva is also situated at this place. Shivkhola<\/strong>\u00a0picturesque tourist destination in the\u00a0Darjeeling<\/a>\u00a0district of West Bengal. Shivkhola Adventure Camp is simply\u00a0heaven for those who love to stay close to nature and away from the concrete jungle<\/strong>. There is a small stream adding more beauty to this beautiful hilly village. An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located on the bank of the river. The Shivkhola village is situated in a\u00a0lush green valley<\/strong>\u00a0at a distance of 1 km from the temple.<\/p>\n

HOW TO REACH\u00a0SHIVKHOLA ADVENTURE CAMP<\/h3>\n

Shivakhola is somewhat 27KM from Siliguri surrounded by Tea Gardens. It will hardly takes 2.5 \u2013 3 hours driving distance to reach Shivakhola from Siliguri. While you are heading towards this beautiful village,\u00a0you may come across some city traffic but once you cross that you actually enter into the gorgeous forest in Sukna<\/em>. Sukna is located at just 15 minutes driving distance from Siliguri, from that spot you need to take a turn towards the right, this route would head towards Sukna Railway Station (Toy Train).<\/p>\n

After crossing the Sukna Railway Station now you are in\u00a0<\/em>Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. This road will take you to Rongtong<\/em>, i.e. about 18 km from Siliguri. The road between Sukna to Rongtong is one the\u00a0most picturesque roads<\/strong>\u00a0in the country.\u00a0It\u2019s a great treat for your eyes<\/em>, and perfect journey to open up your mind. It will take approx 45 minutes to reach\u00a0Rongtong<\/strong>.
\nThe road towards\u00a0Shivkhola<\/strong>\u00a0will take a sharp U-turn from Rongtong. At around 7 kilometers uphill road, steep downhill would start which would takes you to a popular temple. According to mythological beliefs, this temple was originated by\u00a0Lord Shiva<\/strong>. The name \u201cShivkhola\u201d has come from Lord Shiva and the small stream which flows through the valley.<\/p>\n

THINGS TO DO<\/h3>\n

The wide range of\u00a0wild birds<\/strong>\u00a0attracts the\u00a0bird watchers<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0wildlife photographer to Shivkhola<\/strong>. The other attractions is Shiv Khola Adventure Camp which offers opportunities for\u00a0trekking<\/strong>,\u00a0bird watching<\/strong>\u00a0and other adventure activities. Shiva kHola Adventure Camp offers Serine beauty to travelers who are looking for relaxing for a day or two besides the river.<\/p>\n

Sun Rise Point<\/strong>\u00a0:
\nMahaldiram Sunrise View Point<\/strong>\u00a0is just 14 km away from Shivakhola. You will definitely be mesmerized by the reflection of the sun at mighty Kanchunjhangha.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A destination place dedicated in the name of the Lord Shiva. This is a place which has got a perfect blend of being very well-connected to the nature\u2019s lap but not exactly in between the woods. A temple on the banks of the river is believed to be built by Lord Shiva is also situated<\/p>\n

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Bird Watching:<\/strong>
\nAs Shivkhola surrounded by Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, you may witness many wild animals and birds. There are plenty of birds you can see in Shivkhola. Some of these are\u00a0Great hornbill<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Peafowls<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Black Baza<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Magpie<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0black eagle<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Eurasian sparrowhawk<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0jerdon\u2019s baza<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0steppe eagle<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Green Billed Malkoha<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Asian barred owlet<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0common hoopoe<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0pied kingfisher<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Himalayan bulbul<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and many more.<\/p>\n