Neytham Holy Cave Trek
Neytham holy cave trek is a treasure mountain, and you could explore this beautiful hidden paradise. This is an extremely pleasant trek for those who love nature and respect culture. It provides a panoramic view of Mt. Khangchendzonga, Mt. Pandim, and Mt. Kabru, and their adjoining ranges.
In Limboo Language “Ney” means “existing place” and “Thaan“means “divine enshrinement”, i.e., “Ney- Thaan” means “place of divine enshrinement” and this place of pilgrimage, later on, became popularly known as Neydham is located on the ridge of the boundary line of two constituencies Maneybong-Dentam Constituency and Yangthang Constituency. Accordingly, as mentioned above “NEY DHAM “hilltop is still called “NEY-THAM DARA”.
The word “Neydham” is also formed with the combination of Lepcha and Nepali languages. “Ney” in the Lepcha language means “Holy Place” and “Dham” in the Nepali language means “dwelling place of god and goddess”.
People believed that if one worshiped there with true faith, one’s wishes are fulfilled. With this regard, its comparison can be made with the famous holy place Nepal-Manokamna. Its physical feature resembles Kailash Parbat. There is a beautiful cave in the middle of the main big cave at least 20ft. deep from the entrance and there is also a place for performing prayer and worship.
Majestic Himalayan, one of the best adventure tour operators of Siliguri - Darjeeling - Sikkim, will take care of your all trek arrangement with their expertise. Our other trek routes are Goechala Trek, Sandakphu-Phalut Trek, Rachela (Neora Valley) Trek, Phoktey Dara Trek, Uttarey Dzongri Round Singalila Trek, Varsey Phalut Trek, etc.