Nestled on the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Darjeeling, a small hill station, is dotted with serene locations, historical remnants of buildings and monuments, diverse culture, rich heritage, and emerald green tea gardens. The place offers a scenic vista and delights everyone with its profound beauty. Several people add this serene destination to their bucket lists. It is globally recognized as a tourist spot for the breathtaking view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and other prominent mountain peaks.
The serenity offered by the lush green surroundings, the vibrant prayer flags fluttering in the air, the green meadows, and the moderate climate; all beautify this land.
Img Credit : Kunalkrishna008 on wikimedia Lepchajagat is a small village on the Rishi Road, connecting Mirik (25 km) to Ghum (7km). It's quite closer to Darjeeling and takes 45 minutes by taxi. Lepchajagat, famous as a romantic getaway among nature lovers, photographers & travelers, offers a world of its own. Lepchajagat has become famous among travelers for great views of the Kanchenjunga, lush alpine forests, and mountain tracks covered with mist.
Img Credit : Indrani911basu on wikimedia Tinchuley is a beautiful hamlet in Darjeeling, famous for its scenic beauty. The village offers endless scenic terrains, emerald green tea plantations, orange orchards, bird cover, and a lovely view of Himalayan peaks. Tinchuley is also famous for being a flourishing tourism hub backed by the World Wide Federation. They help the villagers to adopt modern farming methods – floriculture, vermiculture, and various organic projects.
Img Credit : LIPIKA1704 on wikimedia Lamahatta is an eco-tourism destination in Darjeeling. The village is situated 23 km from Darjeeling, offering magnificent views of the mountain peaks. One can enjoy endless stretch of forests of Dhupi and Pines. The village is located on the state highway connecting Darjeeling-Kalimpong. Lamahatta Eco Park is the central attraction here; other popular sites include Lover Meet View Point, Sacred Lake, Lamahatta Monastery, Gari Danda Fort, Gelnburn Tea Estate, and more.
Img Credit : Arijit1604 on wikimedia Takdah is a well-acclaimed tourist destination in Darjeeling. It is famous for housing a British Cantonment; Takdah is located on the Darjeeling-Kalimpong road, near the Rangli Rangliot CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision. It is one of the thriving tourist hubs in the Darjeeling District. This beautiful village remains covered with a layer of fog throughout the year, making it a captivating station among nature lovers.
Img Credit : Website Chhota Mangmaya is a beautiful location in Darjeeling, famous for offering a panoramic view of the Teesta River, verdant tea gardens, dense alpine forests, and orange orchards. The village is situated on the Darjeeling-Kalimpong state highway, above the Teesta Bazaar overlooking the confluence of River Teesta, Rangeet, and Kalimpong Hills. This quaint village has a lot to offer to leisure travelers, photographers, and nature lovers.
Img Credit : wesbite Bara Mangwa is a beautiful village on the Darjeeling hills, located on the western side of Kalimpong. This village is an upcoming tourist spot in the Teesta Valley, offering scopes to experience rural life in the Himalayan Kingdom. One can experience magnificent views of Mt Kanchenjunga and Teesta Valley, ensnaring the heart of nature lovers.
Img Credit : website Dawaipani is a small mountain village famous for its fascinating beauty. This scenic village is located on the opposite hill of Darjeeling town. Dawaipani means ‘Medicated Water’ in the local language. Backed by lush green pine trees, this Himalayan hamlet is surrounded by the Glenburn Tea Estate, Takdah Tea Estate, and Lamahatta Tea Estate. One can do various outdoor activities like trekking, hiking in the forest, bird watching, farm visit, and more.
Img Credit : website Tabakoshi is another charming mountain village near Gopal Dhara Tea Garden, located 7 km from Mirik town. The name is derived from a local stream – a copper-colored river (in the local language, ‘Taba’ means copper and ‘Koshi’ means River). The village is popular among tourists, offering a scenic mountain landscape. This village is surrounded by various tea gardens - Thurbu, Siyok, Gopal Dhara, Chamong, Sungma, Semengbong, and Magarjong.
Img Credit : website Bijanbari is one of the offbeat destinations near Darjeeling, offering picturesque mountain-view, verdant meadows, and gurgling river streams. The scenic views of the location easily grasp the attention of any traveler. The village is situated 24 km north-west of Darjeeling, famous among nature lovers for its unspoiled natural beauty. Many homestays are flourishing around Bijanbari.
Img Credit : website Rellin is well-known as the Cascade of Treasure aside of River Rangeet, located just 35 km away from Darjeeling. One can choose to stay at the riverside run-of-the-mill cottages in Relling, surrounded by lush greeneries, mountain ranges, and tea gardens. You can explore a place where verdant nature knows no boundary time stands still to praise the gorgeous nature.
