Hee-Bermiock , a small village is situated just at a distance of around 4.5 kms from Kaluk at West Sikkim. With the magniicent Kanchenjhengha at the backdrop, this tiny hamlet of Hee Bermiok has already gained attention of travel enthusiasts for its quite nature and mind blowing natural wonderness.
The plae is bound by Rangit and Rangsang Khola in the East, the Kalez Khola in the North, Hee Khola in the West, and Samdong Reserve Forest and Hee Patal in the South, Hee Bermiok is at a distance of 155 kms from New Jalpaiguri (NJP). The place is being by birders due to the variety of bird population it offers. More than 55 species of birds featuring the famous Blue Fronted Redstart, Rufous Sibia, Himalayan Bulbul, Striated Bulbul, Mrs. Gould's Sunbird, Fire Tailed Sunbird, White Capped Water Redstart, Crimson Sunbird, Verditer Flycatcher etc and their mesmerizing chirps all around will surely going to win your heart for sure.
Along with varied Flora and Fauna, sightseeing, like, Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, which is very close to Hee Bermiok, Pelling, Rinchenpong, Borong, Uttarey , Srijunga, Yuma Samyo Mangheem (LimbooTemple), Sirijona Cave and the Wadhan falls, Shivalaya, Kailaspati Alley Caves, Pheng Dogi Falls and Phur Cha- Chu can be undertaken.
Hee Bermiok Tourism Development & Heritage Conservation Society organizes a annual Heritage & Tourism Festival in the month of May where locals take part with enthusiasm. Many tourists reserve their accommodation during this period well in advance.
How to reach
From Gangtok, it takes almost five hours to reach Hee Bermiok. From Pelling and the journey takes one and half hours and From Kaluk its a mere half and hour journey.
By Air: The nearest airport is the Bagdogra Airport, which is situated just outside the town of Siliguri. The place is well connected and it receives international flights as well.
By Train : The New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) is the most know Railway Station nearby. It takes around 4.5 to 5 hours from NJP to reach Hee Bermiok. The station is well connected to places such as Kolkata, New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Dibrugarh. Taxis are available at the station as well.
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