Lamahatta Tour - The best travel destination in North Bengal in Summer Holidays

LAMAHATTA TOUR Lamahatta – 2N | Darjeeling -2N we have Darjeeling Kalimpong Kolakham Package Tour also With its uniqueness, Bong culture catches every art, music, and history buff’s attention. Be it the yellow taxis or the police uniforms, you cannot escape falling in love with its old-world charm. The places of North Bengal enraptured you with their beauty, pulling you into an oasis of serenity.

This is a wonderful circuit and one of my personal favorites if you are planning for a quick trip. The Lamahatta Tour is always a good idea to imbibe some offbeat culture of Ecotourism in North Bengal, especially if you live close to Bengal. A three hour’s scenic drive along the Teesta River from Siliguri to Lamahatta Eco Park takes us to some picturesque Eco-friendly villages which lie in this part of the Himalayas. It is a calm and peaceful place with pine trees standing majestically with looming Mount Kanchenjunga in the forefront.

ALTITUDE OF LAMAHATTA: 5,700 f HOW IS THE CLIMATE OF LAMAHATTA? You can visit Lamahatta anytime of the year. However, if you are fond of flowers then you can visit Lamahatta during winters, when the flowers are in full bloom and the climate is the most conducive.

DAY WISE LAMAHATTA TOUR ITINERARY:

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL AT NJP/ BAGDOGRA [IXB] - TRANSFER TO LAMAHATTA Meet and Greet at NJP / IXB and proceed towards Lamahatta. As you reach Lamahatta, the first place to halt would be the Lamahatta Roadside Garden. Situated on a hill slope, this beautiful garden is surrounded by pine forests containing numerous seasonal flowers, as well as several rare and exotic species of orchids. And as you go up, the canopy of firs and conifers start caressing you. Enjoy your Over Night at Lamahatta Homestay.

DAY 2 – LAMAHATTA SEIGHTSEEING Afer breakfast at hotel go for a short excursion in and around Lamahatta. It offers a tranquil atmosphere for all those looking for some peace away from city life. Relish the beauty of the pine trees standing majestically, the mighty Kanchenjunga, Colorful Buddhist prayer flags, in the evening; you are free to roam around the area. Night stay at a Homestay of Lamahatta.

DAY 3 – TRANSFER TO DARJEELING Afer relishing the beauty of these offbeat destinations and experiencing a rural lifestyle, proceed to the hot tourist spot, Darjeeling. Darjeeling is famous for its vast stretch of tea gardens, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and for the breathtaking view of the Mount Kanchenjunga. Located 20 km away from Lamahatta, to reach Darjeeling, you have to cover 1 hours of driving distance. On reaching, check into your pre-booked hotel room. In the evening, go for the exploration of the Darjeeling Mall Road. Return back to the hotel to an Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

DAY 4 - DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING Wake up early in the morning and get ready to explore most of the tourist attractions of Darjeeling. Start the sightseeing journey by witnessing a stunning sunrise over the Mount Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill. Drive back to resort for breakfast. On the way visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop etc. Post breakfast, visit most of the remaining prominent sites. Start with Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the place where you will get to see the mountaineering equipment used by Tenzing Norgay. Visit other sites like Rock Garden, Padmaja Naidu National Park, Peace Pagoda, etc. Afer the successful sightseeing journey, return back to resort to an Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

DAY 5 – Darjeeling to IXB / NJP Drop Afer Breakfast Proceed towards NJP/IXB with sweet vacation memory.

HOW TO REACH LAMAHATTA BY FLIGHT / ROAD Place From

Destination

NJP

Lamahatta

Bagdogra Airport (IXB)

Lamahatta

Siliguri

Lamahatta

Darjeeling

Lamahatta

Kalimpong

Lamahatta

KM

APPROX ROAD JOURNEY TIME (IN HRS)

70

03 Hrs

72

03 Hrs

70

3 Hrs

23

01 Hrs

30

1.5 Hrs

By Flight: The nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB). Lamahatta is 72 Km from Bagdogra by car.

By Train: The nearest railway station is NJP. Lamahatta 70 Km from NJP by car.

By Road: Lamahatta can be reached from Kalimpong by various hired vehicles in roughly 1.5.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR LAMAHATTA TOUR What is the best time to visit Lamahatta?

You can visit Lamahatta anytime of the year. However, if you are fond of oranges then be at Lamahatta during winters, when the oranges are in full blossom and the climate is the most conducive.

Can I get a share taxi to reach Lamahatta from Siliguri?

No, there is no direct share taxi service from Siliguri / NJP to Lamahatta. You need to share taxi service for Darjeeling from Siliguri / NJP and get down at Jorebungalow, near Ghoom. Then from Jorebungalow to Lamahatta, you can get another share taxi service.

What is Lamahatta famous for?

The Lamahatta is a famous spot with its vibrant bright flowers. A watch tower built at the park surrounding the stem of the pine tree is another attraction offering outstanding views. Residing near and well connected with Darjeeling, Lamahatta is a wonderful location to take a look at.

What is the best way to reach Lamahatta?

From Siliguri the road distance to Lamahatta is about 72kms and will take about 3.5 hours. You will need to come to Jorebungalow near Ghoom and then take the road for Lamahatta. Easiest is to take a taxi from NJP station.

Otherwise take a shared jeep up to Jorebungalow and then another one from there up to Lamahatta.

CAN I GET A SHARE CAR FROM DARJEELING TO LAMAHATTA? Yes, from Darjeeling to Lamahatta, you can get a share car. The car for Takdah, Kalimpong and Gangtok all are passing through Lamahatta and it is around just 1hr journey from Darjeeling.

WHAT ARE THE TOP MOST ATTRACTIONS OF LAMAHATTA  Lamahatta Eco Park- This Roadside Garden is one of Lamahatta’s major attractions. It is surrounded by pine forests containing numerous seasonal flowers, as well as several rare and exotic species of orchids. Browsing through the beautiful array of flowers on display, visitors can also relax on the numerous benches while enjoying the views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The watchtower is located at a strategic location that helps visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the juncture of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Sikkim Hills, River Teesta and Rangeet.  Dense Dhupi Plantation- Small walks and treks are possible from Lamahatta. Walking amidst the Dhupi plantations with lush green flora all around provides a thrilling experience.  Tea Estates - Visit the tea gardens nearby (you will get one within about 1.5kms). Some of the well-known tea estates nearby include Glenburn Tea Estate, Rongli Rangliot Tea Estate, Takdah Tea Estate etc.

 Tinchuley Tour - Visit the wonderful hamlet Tinchuley. Lamahatta to Tinchuley Distance is only 6kms. The road passes through the lovely Peshok Tea Gardens. Tinchuley is famous for the excellent views of Kanchenjunga and the numerous orange orchards it has.  Peshok View Point - A nice view point, which is around 6 km from Lamahatta.

THINGS TO DO IN LAMAHATTA TOUR FROM NJP  Trekking in Lamahatta – a) There is a short nature trail that leads to a small lake on a hill top. The villagers consider this to be a sacred lake. b) You can also do jungle trekking. There is another trail of around 8 kms from Lamahatta to Takdah that goes through a maze of pine and dhupi trees. c) Trek to Takdah Orchid Center (over 5kms). The Orchid Center is however open usually during the season (February through April) d) Trek to the Gari Danda - an old fort on top of a hill which is about 3kms away.

SEIGHTSEEING PLACES AROUND LAMAHATTA: 

Chota Mangwa: A small hilly village in a secluded environment of Darjeeling District. It will take around half an hour's short drive to Chota Mangwa from Darjeeling city. Chota Mangwa is a charming quiet village located amidst the orange garden with a majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Tourists can also go for a day trip to Malley for River rafing or to Darjeeling city for a full day sightseeing. Tea Estate at Takdah is another major tourist attraction.

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Darjeeling: The queen of the hills is a Himalayan city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is internationally renowned as a tourist destination for its spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, along with its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The eye caching valleys, meandering rivers and of course the lush green tea gardens are the unique features of Darjeeling. Beside all these the main attractions of this popular hill stations are Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Himalayan Zoo, Tiger Hill, Rock Garden, and Batasia Loop.

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Tinchuley: Perched on it are a small eco-friendly mountain village and one of the key destinations in Village tourism in Darjeeling district. It is a calm and quiet village with tea gardens and orange orchards offering tranquility and nature makes it the most promising eco-village and one of the key destinations in Village Tourism in Darjeeling district which most cities dwellers long for.