14/03/2024
RANAGAON ।।
Ranagaon, 27 km from Darjeeling town, very close to Lamahatta is an unheard of name, is still a true offbeat. Mainly Bhutia, Sherpa, Yalmos, Tamang, Dukpa people live here. Cultivation and animal husbandry are their livelihood. Crooked path - pine forest - call of mountain birds - small wooden house - small village Ranagaon is familiar with mountain smell of burning wood in the evening. As it is still not known as such, so there will be no crowd. There will be no shortage of hospitality in our little cottages in the lap of nature away from the noise of market-cars. There will be no shortage of peace, silence and proximity to nature. Kanchenjunga in the blue sky and the smell of coffee and mountains, what more one could want. But this village is not for everyone. Ranagaon is absolutely secluded. It is a bit of a walk from the parking, end roads are a bit rough too. Most important thing is nothing special can be found here without the nature. But nature has poured itself here. There is also a small water falls near the homestay. Moreover, if you want, you can do village walk, jungle trail, farming in leisure.
Road side garden has been created in Lamahatta without destroying the ecological balance and biodiversity of nature, you can see different species of orchids here. Sitting next to a loved one under the shade of a pine tree to savor the beauty of such a beautiful garden in the mountains,.
Nearby attractions:
As already mentioned Roadside Garden or Lamahatta Park also a small path leads from Lamahatta to Hilltop where you will see a small lake. The lake is sacred to the locals. Another pine-lined route is an 8km trek from Lamahatta to Takda. Besides, Takda Orchid Center and Garidanda Fort can also be visited in a day. Tea estates such as Glenburn Tea Estate, Rongli Rangliot Tea Estate, Lopchu, Peshak Tea Estate etc. are also worth visiting near Lamahatta. Just 8 km from Lamahatta is Peshak View Point from where you can see the confluence of Teesta and Ranggeet known as Triveni. In short, its beauty is extraordinary. Also visit the Cave Temple and Lamahatta Monastery.
Distance from New Jalpaiguri is 74 km, travel time takes three to three and a half hours.
Car fare from New Jalpaiguri is approx Rs.4000-4500/- till homestay oneway.
Cost of Cottage-
Double sharing- 2,100/- per person per day (including meals)
Triple sharing- 1,800/- per person per day (including meals)
Four sharing - 1,700/- per person per day (including meals)
Six sharing- 1,600/- per person per day (including meals)
*One day bonfire complimentary
Barbeque, river picnic, camping, bird watching, jungle trail etc. can also be arranged if told in advance.
+91 062915 38880
© Pictures belong to Enroute Nature/ Himalayan Retreat , do not copy or reproduce.
