Chota Mangwa

Chota Mangwa

Chota Mangwa is a picturesque hamlet 35 kilometres from Darjeeling on the hilltop of Mangwa hill, surrounded by green hills of Kalimpong, Sikkim, and Darjeeling under the clear blue sky. Chota Mangwa, the newest addition to the tourism map under the offbeat destination of Darjeeling, has piqued the interest of many travellers, making Chota Mangwa a popular tourist destination. Chota Mangwa means "a small place of finger millet" in the Lepcha language.

It is a ridge situated atop the Darjeeling Hills with a magnificent view of Mt. Kanchenjungha on one side and the Teesta River and valley with the Kalimpong Hills on the other. Chota Mangwa, which is beautifully situated with both side views and orange gardens and citrus plantations surrounding the small quiet village, is rapidly growing as a popular tourist destination.

Tinchuley

Bara Mangwa

Peshok Tea Garden

Lamahatta

Gumbadara Viewpoint

Chota Mangwa is located just beneath Tinchuley in the Darjeeling Hills, and a three to four-day trip that includes Tinchuley, Chota Mangwa, and Bara Mangwa is an option. Chota Mangwa is a 150-family eco village in the Mangwa hills. During your stay at Chota Mangwa, you will be captivated by the spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjungha and the equally spectacular sunrise.

The locals are primarily engaged in farming, and the main produce is rice, as well as vegetables such as squash, karela (not the one we are familiar with), and orange orchards that can be found almost everywhere in Chota Mangwa. Lemons are also grown here. The Senchal range encompasses all of the surrounding vegetation and forests. Throughout the drive, you will notice the tall coniferous Cryptomaria (locally known as Dhupi). Chota Mangwa is a newer destination in Darjeeling district, located on a ridge at the top of Mangwa hill. On a clear sunny day, it's a peaceful village with beautiful views of the meandering Teesta River and the majestic Kanchenjunga.

Chota Mangwa Sightseeing

Lamahatta

The fluttering flags drew the attention of every tourist who entered the magnificent park, as they were displayed like a garland with a spectrum of colours along the length of the park. As we climb the stairs towards the fluttering flags, we can see a pine forest on the other side of the garden.

Peshok Tea Garden

Peshok Tea Garden is one of the Sights Seen From Takdah where tourists visit and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The Peshok Tea Garden Village is located in the Darjiling district of West Bengal, India, in Rangli Rangliot Tehsil. It is 5.3 kilometres from the Takdah sub-district headquarters.

Tinchuley

Tinchuley, also known as Tinchule, is a mountain village in the vicinity of Darjeeling. It is a popular tourist destination for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors in unusual ways. During the 1990s, WWF actively supported Tinchuley as an eco-tourism initiative.

Bara Mangwa

The closest you can get to heaven is perched on a mountain slope amidst orange orchards overlooking the confluence of the Teesta and Rangeet Rivers. Bara Mangwa is a charming eco village in the Darjeeling district, on the western side of the Kalimpong hills, in the Teesta.

Gumba Dara View Point

The white bubble flowers with lemon grass add to the colours and fragrance of the entire valley. The white small flowers complement the green colour of the tea garden, making it appear like snowflakes scattered on a green carpet.