Dalapchand means ‘The Great Flat Stone’. In his book ‘Among the Himalayas’ (published in 1900), L A Wadell refers to the hamlet as a trader’s halting place. Spread over two ledges (upper and lower) Dalapchand is a fairly large village with a few administrative offices and schools. It is located on way to Sikkim’s famous old Silk Route which was frequented by Tibetan traders who travelled as far down as Kalimpong (in West Bengal) for business, traversing the great mountain passes and the rough terrain. A local person can point out a section of the old mule track that exists even today.
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Getting there: Siliguri in West Bengal is the gateway to the hills of Sikkim. The nearest airport to Siliguri is Bagdogra (about 14km away by road) and the nearest junction railway is New Jalpaiguri (about 7km away by road). Dalapchand is about 130km from Siliguri via Rangpo and Rhenock. Road conditions are good for most part of the journey.
Best time to visit: March to May, late September to November. December-February can be very cold. Landslides in the region make travel during monsoon difficult. During the Ramnavami festival in April, the local people usually hold a Lampokhari festival.
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