Icchey Gaon in Lepcha Language means " topmost". The little village radiates peace and serenity.Nestled at an altitude of nearly 5800 ft, it is the ideal place for nature lovers. The evenings at Icchey Gaon is very exiciting when lights of Darjeeling , Ravangla and Namchi sparkle all along the slope of Himalayas. Tourists can also visit some other nearby attractive places such as, Kalimpong (15 Km from Icchey Gaon ), SIllery Gaon is approx 2.5 Km. Plcaes like Lava, Loleygaon, Rishap, Kolakham, Charkhole are also tourist destinations near Icchey Gaon. Summer months are the best time to visit.
Nearest airport is Bagdogra which is approx 95 Km from Icchey Gaon. Rented cabs are available from airport for travel to Icchey Gaon.
Icchey Gaon can be reached from Siliguri by hiring private cab . One may hire private cab for Kalimpong as well, the distance from Kalimpong to Icche Gaon is approx 18 Km.
New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP ) is the nearest railway station from Icchey Gaon which is approx. 90 Km. Rented taxis, Shared Cabs are easily available at the railway station.