Takdah
Takdah
Takdah is one of the ideal offbeat destinations near Darjeeling for a quick trip through the Himalayan mountains. This is a fantastic offbeat West Bengal destination, especially for nature and mountain lovers.
You can visit a number of places in Takdah that are only a few kilometres away from your homestay during your stay. You can hire a car from Takdah to visit these locations. For a day trip, they would cost between Rs. 2500 and Rs. 3000 per car. The rates, however, vary significantly.
Ahal Dhara View Point
Bara Mangwa
Lamahatta
Takdah Orchid Centre
Takdah or Tukdah is Lepcha for "mist" or "fog." Takdah, a former British cantonment area near Darjeeling, lives up to its name by being surrounded by mist for the majority of the year. Consider a dreamy place where the sun and clouds delight in playing hide and seek and mist descends at its leisure. There are foggy nature trails, blooming orchids, chirping birds, and spectacular mountain views. Takdah encompasses all of these characteristics and more.
Takdah is only 28 kilometres from Darjeeling and is located at an elevation of 4000 feet. Despite its proximity to Darjeeling, it is still relatively undiscovered by tourists. This tranquil spot is also much cooler than the surrounding areas.
Takdah 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.
Takdah Orchid Centre
The Takdah Orchid Centre is a one-of-a-kind tourist attraction in Takdah. It had once been regarded as one of the best in Asia, but its allure had gradually faded. It is, however, now under government control and is in good condition. It is an exclusive sanctuary for the rarest and most diverse orchids.
Tinchuley Monastery
Tinchuley, also known as Tinchule, is a mountain village in the vicinity of Darjeeling. Tinchuley is a peaceful and quiet village that provides the tranquillity and nature that most city dwellers crave. It has a number of attractions for tourists. Tinchuley Monastery is one of them, and it is also worth a visit.
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. It is well-known for its orange orchards.
Ahaldara View Point
The Ahal Dara View Point, also known as Ahal, is located on top of a mountain. The view from this vantage point is breathtaking, set among cinchona plantations. This is the place to take in the beauty of both the mountains and the gurgling Teesta River beneath.
Sacred Water Body
A little pond on a hilltop at the Tukdah Forest range's hills, surrounded by gorgeous pine forest, serves as a Sacred water body. It's a fantastic area to wallow in nature and immerse yourself in its beauty because it's calm, quiet, and serene.
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Siliguri is a distance of 60.4 kilometres. Between Takdah and Tinchuley is where the Homestay is. You can go to Takdah Cantonment or Tinchuley, both of which are renowned tourist destinations. Takdah will be simpler to reach if you arrive from Darjeeling or Siliguri, whilst Tinchuley will be closer if you arrive from Sikkim or Kalimpong. Our Homestay is roughly halfway between Takdah and Tinchuley, at a distance of around 3 kilometres. The lodging is easily identifiable because it is immediately on the major road. The nicest aspect about staying here is that Takdah, Tinchuley, and Chota Mangwa are all within easy reach. Within a 1 to 5 km radius, there are three upcoming and popular tourist destinations. Takdah is the closest town. Our Homestay is roughly a kilometre away from the major market. You can visit the Takdah Orchid Center or the old vintage British bungalows in Takdah. The Takdah Club was originally the centre of activities for British cinchona planters. This location is also worth seeing.
- Nearest Railway Station: NJP
- Nearest Airport: Bagdogra
Homestay
Shayan Homestay
₹1300
Shayan Homestay, Hum Basti, Takdah, West Bengal 734222
Bhujel Homestay
₹1100
Takdah Cantontment, Tinchuley Road, Takdah, West Bengal 734222
Shiwani Homestay
₹1100
Shiwani Homestay, Tichuley Road, Takdah, West Bengal 734222
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Thukpa
Thukpa is essentially a dish of Darjeeling but finds its roots in Tibetan cuisine. A hot-noodle soup, Thukpa comprises many veggies, some customary tinge of spices, and Hakka noodles.
Aloo Dum
The preparation of this food of Darjeeling 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. The final touches to the dish in Darjeeling are garnishing it with coriander and bhujia.
Chicken Cutlet
It appears that the dining scene in Kalimpong is unique. The coating, a finely chopped, delicately seasoned cutlet, is extremely difficult to come by.
Steamed Momo
Part of Tibetan cuisine, Momos are mostly dumplings made out of flour with vegetable or chicken/pork stuffing and can be cooked through the process of steaming or deep frying.
Carpets at Tibetan
The Tibetan Self Help Center in 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.
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.
Handmade Paper Products
Many handmade things are handcrafted with passion by the people of Kalimpong, ranging from shopping bags to wrapping papers and stationery. You won't find such high-quality handcrafted items anyplace else in Darjeeling.
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.
