Out of the many Durpenay Dara’s (which literally means “Binocular Hill”) in Sikkim this one is special. This is one of the few places that gives you a complete 360˚ view, which means you can see the sunset, sunrise, the mighty Mt. Kanchendzonga and the valley beneath. It is a site to behold that kind of summaries a side of West Sikkim.
The walk to reach Durpenay Dara is easy along the ridge with the valley on one side and the forest on the other. Birds, butterflies and some unique wild vegetation provide perfect company throughout the 45 minutes’ walk. Call it romantic, peaceful, relaxing or just something that you never knew you missed, the walk is sure to touch a cord. Hey! But don’t go by my words feel it to know it.