Surrounded by greenery and rivers amidst picturesque terraced farmland, LAMAHATTA is a small mountain village that now boasts of an developing eco tourism destination.
Located at an altitude of 1700 meter (6800 ft) above sea level and around 23km from Darjeeling, this tourist spot is gaining momentum by leaps and bounds. It has been developed as a honeymoon destination and is a paradise for honeymooners as it offers solitude, picturesque beauty and a feeling of being amidst nature, a perfect platform to get to know each other.
LAMAHATTA is very well connected to Darjeeling, Kalimpong state highway. The beauty of the place is further enhanced by a new garden developed recently surrounded by Budhhist prayer flags and wide variety of flowers and orchids to lure tourists. A watch tower has also been constructed around a very tall Dhupi tree to offer a better view of the entire landscape. The garden also has benches from where one gets to see a magnificient view of Kanchendzonga mountains, Teesta and Rangit rivers and a birds’s eye view of Darjeeling. There are number of small treks to nearby locations for tourists wanting to enjoy nature. These treks will lead tourists though the pine tree maze to two beautiful ponds locally called "jore pokhari" (twin ponds). Seats at vantage points have been placed to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. This small village in the hills is inhabited by various Buddhist tribes like Sherpas, Bhutias, Tamang’s Yalmos and Dukpas. In line with its reputations as an eco tourism destination, this village offers home stays and tents for the tourists. Lamahatta word derived from people wearing Bukhus similar to Buddhist Monks as lamas. So place name known as Lamahatta from the British era. A 500 years old Buddhist Monastery can be reached by just 20 min. walking.
Attractions in & around Lamahatta
If you take interest, there are plenty of natural attractions that you can explore in and around Lamahatta.
1) Beautiful roadside garden which you should enjoy. It's a great place to get views. There are ethnic shades around the garden and some meant for meditation (you will need to take your shoes off before you enter those shades). You should climb the watch tower (short flights of steps) and enjoy the excellent views on a clear day.
2) Trekking in Lamahatta:
a. There is a short nature trail that leads to a small lake on a hill top. The villagers consider this to be a sacred lake.
b. You can also do jungle trekking... There is another trail of around 8kms from Lamahatta to Takdah that goes through a maze of pine and dhupi trees.
c. Trek to Takdah Orchid Center (over 5kms). The Ordchid Center is however open usually during the season (February through April)
d. Trek to the Gari Danda - an old fort on top of a hill which is about 3kms away.
3) Tea Estates: Visit the tea gardens nearby (you will get one within about 1.5kms). Some of the well known tea estates nearby includes Glenburn Tea
Estate, Rongli Rangliot Tea Estate, Takdha Tea Estate etc.
4) View Points: Peshoke View Point is about 8 kms away where you can see the wonderful confluence of rivers Teesta and Rangeet, a place knwon as Triveni.
5) Visit the cave temple (about 2kms)
6) Understand and enjoy the Village Mountain Farming System in Lamahatta.
7) Visit the Lamahatta Village Monastery (Gumpa).
How to reach Lamahatta
From Siliguri the road distance to Lamahatta is about 72kms and will take about 3.5 hours. You will need to come to Jorebungalow near Ghoom and then take the road for Lamahatta. Easiest is to take a taxi from NJP station. Otherwise take a shared jeep up to Jorebungalow and then another one from there up to Lamahatta. Distance from Darjeeling is around 23km. If you are coming from Kalimpong, the distance is 41kms (about 2 hrs).
Lamahatta Homestays & Lodgings
This is an eco tourism spot and being mainly developed by the villagers with help from the state government. Homestays and the tents here are basic and simple. So do not expect professional services or amenities like in a hotel. Instead you will get the warmth of the villagers, their uncluttered attitude and help, they will cook meals for you (of course you will need to tell them in advance what you want to have, they have limited non-veg and veggie items though). Additionally you will get the opportunity to understand their life and culture. For more information and booking, contact us at
GreenChannel.treks@gmail.com or phone us at +91-8145863495 .
Located at an altitude of 1700 meter (6800 ft) above sea level and around 23km from Darjeeling, this tourist spot is gaining momentum by leaps and bounds. It has been developed as a honeymoon destination and is a paradise for honeymooners as it offers solitude, picturesque beauty and a feeling of being amidst nature, a perfect platform to get to know each other.
LAMAHATTA is very well connected to Darjeeling, Kalimpong state highway. The beauty of the place is further enhanced by a new garden developed recently surrounded by Budhhist prayer flags and wide variety of flowers and orchids to lure tourists. A watch tower has also been constructed around a very tall Dhupi tree to offer a better view of the entire landscape. The garden also has benches from where one gets to see a magnificient view of Kanchendzonga mountains, Teesta and Rangit rivers and a birds’s eye view of Darjeeling. There are number of small treks to nearby locations for tourists wanting to enjoy nature. These treks will lead tourists though the pine tree maze to two beautiful ponds locally called "jore pokhari" (twin ponds). Seats at vantage points have been placed to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. This small village in the hills is inhabited by various Buddhist tribes like Sherpas, Bhutias, Tamang’s Yalmos and Dukpas. In line with its reputations as an eco tourism destination, this village offers home stays and tents for the tourists. Lamahatta word derived from people wearing Bukhus similar to Buddhist Monks as lamas. So place name known as Lamahatta from the British era. A 500 years old Buddhist Monastery can be reached by just 20 min. walking.
Attractions in & around Lamahatta
If you take interest, there are plenty of natural attractions that you can explore in and around Lamahatta.
1) Beautiful roadside garden which you should enjoy. It's a great place to get views. There are ethnic shades around the garden and some meant for meditation (you will need to take your shoes off before you enter those shades). You should climb the watch tower (short flights of steps) and enjoy the excellent views on a clear day.
2) Trekking in Lamahatta:
a. There is a short nature trail that leads to a small lake on a hill top. The villagers consider this to be a sacred lake.
b. You can also do jungle trekking... There is another trail of around 8kms from Lamahatta to Takdah that goes through a maze of pine and dhupi trees.
c. Trek to Takdah Orchid Center (over 5kms). The Ordchid Center is however open usually during the season (February through April)
d. Trek to the Gari Danda - an old fort on top of a hill which is about 3kms away.
3) Tea Estates: Visit the tea gardens nearby (you will get one within about 1.5kms). Some of the well known tea estates nearby includes Glenburn Tea
Estate, Rongli Rangliot Tea Estate, Takdha Tea Estate etc.
4) View Points: Peshoke View Point is about 8 kms away where you can see the wonderful confluence of rivers Teesta and Rangeet, a place knwon as Triveni.
5) Visit the cave temple (about 2kms)
6) Understand and enjoy the Village Mountain Farming System in Lamahatta.
7) Visit the Lamahatta Village Monastery (Gumpa).
How to reach Lamahatta
From Siliguri the road distance to Lamahatta is about 72kms and will take about 3.5 hours. You will need to come to Jorebungalow near Ghoom and then take the road for Lamahatta. Easiest is to take a taxi from NJP station. Otherwise take a shared jeep up to Jorebungalow and then another one from there up to Lamahatta. Distance from Darjeeling is around 23km. If you are coming from Kalimpong, the distance is 41kms (about 2 hrs).
Lamahatta Homestays & Lodgings
This is an eco tourism spot and being mainly developed by the villagers with help from the state government. Homestays and the tents here are basic and simple. So do not expect professional services or amenities like in a hotel. Instead you will get the warmth of the villagers, their uncluttered attitude and help, they will cook meals for you (of course you will need to tell them in advance what you want to have, they have limited non-veg and veggie items though). Additionally you will get the opportunity to understand their life and culture. For more information and booking, contact us at
GreenChannel.treks@gmail.com or phone us at +91-8145863495 .
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