24/07/2021
RANGAROONG
Rangaroon is a recent addition to the tourism map of Darjeeling hills. It is a tea garden and adjacent village not far from Darjeeling town. The place offers an excellent view of mountains and hills and is just about 20 km from Darjeeling town. A new road is under construction which, once complete will bring down the distance to less than 10 km.Rangaroon is derived from “Rai Gurung”, which is a Nepali caste. There is a substantial population of Rai and Gurung people in the village and its neighboring area giving rise to the name.
THE PLACE
If you have ever been to Darjeeling before, you must have spent some quiet hours at the Darjeeling Mall, if you look at the hills at the back of the Mall, Rangaroon is the village that you will see at your extreme right. In other words, it is a village at the back of Darjeeling town.
To do and see
Rangaroon gives you the unique advantage of staying in a village and yet, having the same touring options as you would in Darjeeling town.Tiger Hill, the popular sunrise viewpoint of Darjeeling is just 45 minutes drive from Rangaroon. Batasia loop and Ghoom monastery are just 30 minutes away.Even though Rangaroon is quite close for all the sightseeing of Darjeeling, you may still prefer to stay in the village for its sublime serenity and awe-inspiring view. The village offers an unmatched view of the Darjeeling town with Kanchenjunga in the background.For the adventurous the hills around also offer great potential, local mountaineers have set up a climbing facility in the area. You can also try hiking to Darjeeling from here. For birding enthusiasts, both experienced and the greenhorns, this can be a great location to watch the avifauna.
We assure you all that you will have a wonderful time here😊🙏