Dawaipani
Dawaipani
Dawaipani is a tiny Himalayan village in the enthralling Darjeeling district of North Bengal. This village is located on the outer hill from Darjeeling's Tiger Hill.
Dawaipani means 'Medicated water' in the local language, and the name comes from the village's local river (Khola). This village is surrounded by several well-known tea estates, including Glenburn Tea Estate, Lamahatta Tea Estate, Takdah Tea Estate, and lush green pine trees.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Himalayan Wolf
Batasia Loop
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Ropeway
Peace Pagoda
This immaculate hamlet sits at an elevation of over 6000 feet. It is about 20 kilometres from Darjeeling town and is surrounded by Himalayan forests. From here, one can see the magnificent view of Kanchenjunga and Darjeeling town.
This out-of-the-way location provides a breathtaking view of Mount Kanchenjunga and the Sandruptse Monastery. Lamahatta, a popular tourist destination, is nearby and can be reached in about half an hour from Dawaipani. Because this hamlet is close to Darjeeling town, which is only an hour away, tourists can do Darjeeling sightseeing as well. They can visit Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, and the Rock Gardens. A toy train ride can also be enjoyed while shopping at the Mall.
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Batasia Loop
Located around 5 km from Darjeeling, Batasia loop is a spiral railway track where the toy train takes a complete 360 degree turn. The toy train descends by 1,000 ft. as it completes the loop through a large circular area.
Ropeway
Darjeeling Ropeway is a cable car circuit where one can observer a bunch of wonderful scenes, from the heavenly snow-covered mountains to the beguiling valley packed with verdant tea estates.
Peace Pagoda
Peace Pagoda, or the Japanese Peace Pagoda is one of the peace pagodas designed to establish unity, harmony and goodwill amongst people belonging to different sects of society.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institude, known as HMI Darjeeling, was established on November 4, 1954 fundamentally to support mountaineering as a organized support in India.
Lamahatta
Lamahatta is a scenic village in West Bengal, 23km from Darjeeling. To showcase the magnificent views of peaks & rivers and the dhupi & pine forests here, the Lamahatta Eco Park was created in 2012.
Glenburn Tea Estate
Glenburn is a heavenly little plantation retreat located on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet in the Himalayas, overlooking the mighty Kanchenjunga range.
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park in Darjeeling is a beautiful enclosure with a diverse collection of animals. This zoo, also known as Darjeeling Zoo, is a haven for all types of animals and a popular destination for animal lovers and nature aficionados.
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Siliguri and this location are 70.4 kilometres apart. Trekking – A one-hour light trek from Nomadic Homestay – Dawaipani to the Peshok road is a popular option. For serious trekkers, there are a number of other trekking trails ranging from moderate to difficult. Hike in the woods – This location is surrounded by dense Himalayan forest. So, go on a hiking adventure and learn about nature's mysteries. Bird watching – the dense forest provides a natural habitat for a wide range of birds. Farm visit – Take advantage of a trip to a local vegetable and fruit farm. Traditional dance – Immerse yourself in the rich cultural activity of watching the locals perform traditional dance. Because the resort is close to the town of Darjeeling, a variety of places are easily accessible from here. Darjeeling – the queen of hills – has a wide range of tourist attractions, including the majestic Tiger Hill viewpoint, a toy train ride, mall area shopping, and the exquisite tasting of the world-famous Darjeeling tea. The resort is also close to other towns such as Lamhatta, Sittong, or the "orange village," Kalimpong, and others.
- Nearest Railway Station: NJP
- Nearest Airport: Bagdogra
Popular Hotels
Adda Hut Home stay
₹1400 on AP for double sharing per head per day | ₹1150 for triple and quadruple sharing per head per day
Biren Rai Home Stay
04 rooms | per person per day ₹1000 on AP
Dawaipani Homestay
04 rooms | per person per day ₹1200 on AP
Rovers Stay
Single ₹2400/day AP, Double ₹1450/head AP, Triple ₹1250/head AP & Quadruple ₹1100/head AP
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Chicken Thali
Bengali culture and environment, as well as delicacies that appear to be common to all hill areas, have affected the native thalis.
Thukpa
Thukpa is a Tibetan noodle soup that comes from Tibet's eastern region.
Momos
Momo has become a traditional delicacy among Nepal, Tibet, Sikkim, Bhutanese and Tibetan populations, as well as residents in Ladakh, Northeast India, and Darjeeling.
Churpee
A Darjeeling original, Churpees are necessarily a milk snack and resembles cheese with coming in both versions of hard and soft. Churpees mixed with cabbages can also be a filling for vegetable momos.
Aloo Dum
The preparation of this food of North Bengal includes boiling the pieces of potatoes in a gravy made up of spices such as red chilli powder, garlic, finely cut onions and, ginger cloves.
Woollen clothes
Darjeeling is famous for its winter wear and across this hill station you will find everything from hats and scarves to jackets and shawls. One of the best places to pick up these winter items includes Mahakal Market.
Tea
Darjeeling is the maker of some of the best teas in the world, it is also a great place to drink a cup of tea made from the freshly-plucked leaves of one of its renowned gardens, where you can even buy some of this fine tea.
Carpets at Tibetan
Darjeeling is one of the best places to check out for carpets. A trip here is a must as you will also find jackets, scarves and other gift items.
Handcrafts
It is one of the most popular places for shopping. Here you will find a range of different items, handcrafts, including fashion garments, curio decors, woollen clothes, photo equipment, books and Darjeeling tea.
