Many people go to Darjeeling during summer holidays. Many people sit on Glenridge, sipping Darjeeling tea, taking selfies and enjoying the sleeping Buddha in the morning. Many people seek natural peace and quiet places. If you find such a place in Darjeeling, then how? A hidden mountain village 1 hour away from Shailshahr. It is not Teesta who is seen sitting on the lap of the village, but Rangital. Eyes are green everywhere. The name of the place is Qizm.
It is better not to go to Kizm village in front of Kanchanjunga. Can’t get a clear view while sitting on Kizm’s lap. However, the surrounding snow-capped peaks are clearly visible. From Kijum village one can see Sikkim. The fun of watching Sikkim sitting in the lap of West Bengal is hard to get without Kisma. Even Sikkim’s road transport can be seen sitting in Kism. This colorful river flows through Sikkim and Kism. There was a shift towards colors from the village of Qizm. There are many hill villages like Jordhang, Sikkim’s Dharamdin.
Cultivation of pumpkin throughout the village. The village is lush green. However, this village is of historical importance. The village has an ancient kumba. Neji Monastery. Created in 1760. This wooden post was once the palace of the King of Tenduk. Although he is a Tibetan, he lives in Sikkim. He was given the title of Raja by the British. The Tibetan style is made entirely of kampha wood. The interior is painted in natural colors. Neji Monastery is a combination of tradition and beauty. Next to the Mutt is the Naksha Dunga. Buddhist images carved in stone. It is also contemporary with the Math. Apart from the monastery, there is a church in the village, which was built in 1815.
Also there is Karmi farm in Kizm village. It is a popular homestay in this village. Andrew, a descendant of Tenduk Raja, started this homestay. However, it is advisable to book in advance to stay at this homestay. And here is his view. From here you can see the entire valley. Although the road here is a bit bad. You can go to Panchakanya Dam. It is also a point of view.
The distance from Darjeeling to Kizm is about 30 km. To come by share car, one has to reach Kizm village from Bijanbari. You can get a car from Darjeeling or Siliguri to Kism. There are many homestays to spend the night in Kizm. Accommodation and meals there cost 1,500-2,000 taka.
