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Lepchajagat literally means the world of the Lepcha. It is not a national park or a wildlife sanctuary. This part of North Bengal used to belong to the Lepcha tribe and was bought from them and turned into a reserve forest.

Lepchajagat is an offbeat destination in the district of Darjeeling in West Bengal. It lies on the road connecting Darjeeling (19 km) with Mirik. Located on a hill slope covered with rhododendron and oaks forests, Lepchajagat offers a rich diversity of nature. It is a place for those who enjoy serenity and calmness far from madding crowds, hotels, markets of popular hill stations. The town of Darjeeling is visible from this place and an illuminated Darjeeling in the night makes an eye-catching view.

The view of Kanchenjunga turning red during sunrise is unforgettable. Watch the sun slowly come out and as soon as the crimson rays fell on the Kanchendzonga range, the magic begins. For the next 30 minutes or so will be your turn to get mesmerized by the amazing beauty of the mighty Himalayas. Slowly the snow peaks turn from pink to orange to gold and then the whole range come out in its dazzling white attire. The Kanchendzonga, Kabru, Kumbhakarna all are tantalizingly close, looking ethereal against a clear blue sky. No matter how many times you have watched this spectacle, this always comes up with an unprecedented beauty.

Places of attractions around Lepchajagat

Darjeeling Town (22kms) is not very far from here. As a result a tourists staying at Lepchajagat can undertake all the sightseeing and other activities as someone staying in the main town.

Ghoom (12kms) away can be reached in about half an hour. One can visit Ghoom monastery and also go to Tiger hill from here.

Jorepokhri Salamandar Project (6 Kms) is very close to Lepchajagat. You can visit the lake which is home to Himalayan Salamandar, a rare species of Reptile.

Mirik is a picturesque tourist spot nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yok meaning "place burnt by fire". Mirik (30 Kms) is about an hours drive.

Maneybhanjan (15 Kms.) on the Indo-Nepal boarder is the base for treks to Sandakphu and is about 45 minutes drive.

Best time to Visit Lepchajagat

Lepchajagat attains sub-zero temperature during winters and is not recommended for a tourist visit during this time of the year. During March, Lepchajagat has pleasant climate along with variety of newly blossomed rhododendrons and can be best visited by taking up holiday tours from Kolkata.

How to Reach Here

Lepchajagat is well connected with cities of Siliguri and Darjeeling by road. Tourists can come here after taking a train for Siliguri or a flight to Bagdogra. Beyond that, one can take a bus or a shared jeep to reach Ghoom from where a car can be booked for Lepchajagat. The car ride is an eight hour journey through rocks, snow and beautiful flora. A running jeep going to Mirik can also be hired to alternatively reach Lepchajagat.

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Darjeeling Nestled among the rolling mountains in North East India one of the beautiful district of West Bengal and one of the most famous hill stations in the world, crowning with Mt Khancendzonga over the azure sky, at the altitude of Darjeeling town a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature and the people. This is the land of flavored Darjeeling Tea revered by connoisseurs across the globe.

Dorzee (thunderbolt) + Ling (place), called widely as “QUEEN OF HILLS” - the majestic Kanchendzongha (world’s third highest peak) stands as the crown of the Queen. Unparallel visual of “Dawn” driving away the darkness of night, playing through tires of clouds and final coronation of the day with a tip of light at the head of Mt. Kanchendzongha will make you revisited ‘Tiger Hill’ for times and again. Experience the World Heritage Narrow Gauge Train with steam power called “Toy train”. Enjoy panoramic range of snow capped Himalayan peaks leisurely from its grand “mall” over a cup of Darjeeling tea. The simplicity of local people with colorful dress and smile will welcome you with warmth. The rich variety of flora and fauna with blooming orchids will make your visit unforgettable.

Darjeeling Tourist Places….

Unless you visit some of the great tourist attractions and sightseeing places, your experience of Darjeeling hills is likely to be incomplete. There are countless tourist places here including great viewpoints, monasteries & religious shrines, tea estates, museums, art galleries, parks & gardens, waterfalls and lot more. Take a look at the ones that we love to visit.

Ghoom:

Ghoom is one of the major landmarks in Darjeeling. The renowned Yiga Choeling Monastery dominates the hillock. While visiting the monastery you must check out the images of Maitreya Buddha. Then there are the ancient palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Tibetan script too, of much interest to the historians.

Tiger Hill:

Tiger Hill is at a distance of 15 km. from Darjeeling. Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres (8482 ft.). An early morning trip to the Tiger Hill promises an unique experience. A view of the sunrise amidst the Himalayan range has earned it an international fame. From here you can get a glimpse of Mount Everest, the highest mountain and Kanchenjunga range.

Botanical Garden:

For the botanist, an animal and nature lover Darjeeling offers several Tourist places of interest. At the Lloyd Botanical garden all tourists may enjoy the captivating collection of alpine flora and orchids. Darjeeling also has the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. The zoo happens to be the only center in India for the breeding of the rare snow leopard. The Ussurian tigers and the Himalayan black bear are also among its attractions.

Darjeeling-Rangit Valley Ropeway:

You must ride the Darjeeling-Rangit Valley ropeway. The longest ropeway ride in Asia offers several spectacular sights. The numerable tea gardens in and around Darjeeling are also worth visiting. The Mall acts as the heart of Darjeeling town. It happens to be an important meeting point for all tourists.

Other Points of Attractions….

Kurseong: 32 km from Darjeeling comes on way from New Jalpaiguri and Bagdogra.

Mirik: 49 km. From Darjeeling, a small pictorial hill station and a place where tourists can enjoy boating on beautiful Sumendu Lake.

Kalimpong: (4100 ft) is another charming hill station in the district of Darjeeling. 65km from Siliguri and 56km from Darjeeling.

Pedong: Coming up as new village tourism destination in the lap of quiet nature.

Jorpokhri: On way to Mirik having a Salamander Park (Salamander-one rare extinct variety of reptile) and a beautiful lake.

Darjeeling - How to Reach

For air transport to Darjeeling the nearest airport is at Bagdogra. There are regular flights that connect Bagdogra with Kolkata. For train transport the railhead at Siliguri is the nearest to Darjeeling. You may even enjoy the toy train that runs from New Jalpaiguri/Siliguri to Darjeeling. The nearest bus station to Darjeeling is at Siliguri.