Tinchuley, Takdah & Lamahatta

তিনচুলে, তাকদা ও লামাহাটা

Darjeeling district · Darjeeling Hills

Homestay villages among tea and pine.

About Tinchuley, Takdah & Lamahatta

Three small villages within an hour of Darjeeling. Tinchuley is a model homestay village with orange orchards and views to Kangchenjunga; Takdah has old British-era bungalows, tea gardens and an orchid centre; Lamahatta has a hillside garden under tall pines with prayer flags. They suit travellers who want quiet rather than sights.

Highlights

Sunrise views from Tinchuley
Tea garden walks at Takdah
The pine garden at Lamahatta
Home-cooked meals in village homestays

Plan your trip

Best time: March to May and October to December.
How to reach: About 3 hours by road from New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra, via the Teesta valley road or via Darjeeling.
Suggested stay: 2 to 3 days
Distance from Kolkata: About 640 km by road
Travel time: Overnight train, then 3 hours by road
Nearest railway station: New Jalpaiguri
Budget: Budget
Travel responsibly: Homestays run on limited water: use it sparingly.

Tip

Book homestays ahead; there are few shops and no ATMs in the villages.

Nearby and related destinations

Darjeeling: Tea, toy train and Kangchenjunga at sunrise. (about 620 km from Kolkata, nearest station New Jalpaiguri)
Kalimpong: A quieter hill town of monasteries, orchids and nurseries. (about 630 km from Kolkata, nearest station New Jalpaiguri)
Kurseong: The quieter hill town below Darjeeling. (about 590 km from Kolkata, nearest station New Jalpaiguri)
Mirik: A lake, tea gardens and pine forest slopes. (about 600 km from Kolkata, nearest station New Jalpaiguri)

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Distances and travel times are approximate road figures from central Kolkata. Check timings, permits and road conditions before you travel.