Away from the boisterous city life, Kaluk, a quaint settlement in the Western Sikkim has become a place to find solitude amidst nature. Located at an altitude of 5620 ft Kaluk is in the buffer zone of Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, a paradise for nature lovers, conservationists, zoologists, botanists and environmentalists as well.
With the treasure of the stunning views of Sunrise and Sunset on Mt. Kanchenjunga, Kaluk is also famous as one of the windiest place in Sikkim.
Kaluk is having significant historical, cultural, natural and religious importance and has been considered as one of the prime Eco-Tourism destination in Sikkim.
Best time to visit : You can visit Kaluk any time of the year. The monsoons bring in the clouds and greenery whereas the winters offer sparkling weather and panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas.
The nearest major railhead is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) around 125 kms. away. The nearest inter state bus terminus is located at Siliguri (around 115 kms. away). You can hire cars from Siliguri to Kaluk and the journey by road takes around 5 hrs. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra (IXB).