There are many offbeat villages in Darjeeling where tourism has flourished. Some of them are (in bracket distance from Darjeeling Town) Kalej Valley (14 KM), Lepchajagat (19 KM), Lamahatta (23 KM), Takdah (28 KM), Tnchule (32 KM ), Chatakpur (25 KM), Bara Mangwa (35 KM), Bijonbari (15 KM), Sittong(33 KM ). One may travel Kurseong, another important town and sub-division of Darjeeling district and neighbouring district Kalimpong from Darjeeling.
Poobong
8 Km from Ghoom Station, Darjeeling
Poobong British Bungalow
Heritage Bungalow
Contact: 070038 07235
Bijonbari
22 KM away from Ghoom Station Road
Megitar Homestay
Bijonbari, Darjeeling
Contact: 099321 78113
Bansbari Farmstay
Bijonbari, Darjeeling
Contact: 099322 40537
Lamagaon
33 Km from Darjeeling town
Lamagaon Homestay
Lamagaon, Darjeeling
Contact: 070470 98695
Palmajua,
57 Kms from Darjeeling town
Singalila Jungle Lodge
Palmajua, Darjeeling
Contact: 096351 09201
Chataidhura
18 KM from Darjeeling town
Lopchan Homestay
Chataidhura, Darjeeling
Contact: 089186 81229, 083438 19839
Lepchajagat
19 KM from Darjeeling
Kanchankanya Homestay
Lepchajagat, Darjeeling
Contact: 062950 43056
Salakha Homestay
Lepchajagat, Darjeeling
Contact: 095474 91418, 096477 44853
Lepchajagat Green Valley Homestay
Lepchajagat, Darjeeling
Contact: 098328 34365
Tkdah
28 KM from Darjeeling
Takdah Homestay
Takdah, Darjeeling
Contact: 095939 50146
Sai Hridayam Guesthouse
Takdah, Darjeeling
Contact: 079082 12226
Glenmarie Cottage
Takdah, Darjeeling
Contact: 079082 12226
Sittong
35 Kms from Darjeeling
Kurseong sub-division, Darjeeling
Sittong Homestay
Contact: 098743 61951
Heritage Homestay
Sittong
Contact: 098327 98256
Sittong Orange Villa and Nature Camp
Contact: 074399 04216
Chatakpur
25 Km from Darjeeling town
Akriti Homestay Chatakpur
Chatakpur, Darjeeling
Contact: 070296 26697
Eco Village-Kulung HomeStay
Chatakpur, Darjeeling
Contact: 090021 38512
Humro Home Norbu Homestay
Chatakpur, Darjeeling
Contact: 097330 69690
Bara Mangwa
35 Km from Darjeeling, Darjeeling
Bara Mangwa Farmhouse
Bara Mangwa, Darjeeling
Contact: 097754 94588
Manjushree Homestay
Bara Mangwa, Darjeeling
Contact: : 081163 28987
Kurseong
A sub-division of Darjeeling district, Kurseong with its pristine nature, rich heritage and culture is yet to be explored.
Accomodations
Merry Vilas Hotel and Resturant
acharya bhanu path, Kurseong
Contact: 097341 50902
Kurseong Tourist Lodge
WBTDCL run property
1 Km from main market of Kurseong town
Contact: 035423 45608/033-2358 5189
The Kaizer Valley Hotel
Kurseong
Contact: 086954 31313
Dreamhome Stay
Kurseong
Contact: 098001 03545
Sanjeema Homestay
Singell Tea Garden, Kurseong
Contact: 087599 09225
Dikis Homestay
Bagora, Near Kurseong, Darjeeling
Contact: 070763 76705
Sanjeema Homestay
Singell Tea Garden, Kurseong
Contact: 087599 09225
Allita Hotels & Resorts
Gidda Pahar, Kurseong
Contact: 074780 50117
Nirvana Retreat
Baghgora Rd, Kurseong
Contact:-085380 59116/089728-65669
Latpanchar
Nestled in Kurseong hills, Latpachar, the highest point of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal place for birding. Fauna of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary include Clouded lepords, Indian Bisons, barking deers, Wild cats, Himalayan black bears, Elephants.
Latpanchar Hornbill Nest Homestay
Latpanchar, district Darjeeling
Contact: 094759 59974
Latpanchar Homestay
Latpanchar, Darjeeling
Contact: 083500 67716
Ahaldara
A spectacular view point near Latpanchar
Contuct Humro Home, Latpanchar Homestay
Contact No.: 097330 69690
Gulma
Adjacent to Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary near chalsa, Darjeeling.
Humro Home
Gulma
Contact: 097330 71716
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