The picturesque village of Darap, located 8 kilometers from Pelling is a 20 minutes drive downhill passing through cardamom groves and terraced paddy fields. The entire drive provides magnificent views of Mt Khangchendzonga with the villages of Khecheopalri and Yuksam in the foreground. From this village bifurcates the road to Nambu from where one can take the Yambong trek that joins the Singalila range. The local community is a mixture of Lepchas, Bhutias and Limboos. Local Home stays provide ideal accommodation for travelers.