Top 10 Offbeat Places Near Darjeeling:

The scenic beauty of Darjeeling is truly wonderful. Here are many hidden places to explore Himalayan culture and the beauty of mountains. I am exploring top 10 offbeat places near Darjeeling

Tabakoshi:

Tabakoshi is one of the offbeat location near Darjeeling. It is just 36 K.M from Darjeeling. So you can go easily. It is known for the Tambakoshi River, tea garden, orange garden, Lord Shiva, and Lord Bishnu Temple. Here you can enjoy Tent stay and bone fire. And have homestays also.

 Mirik:

Mirik is a picturesque town, which is within 43 km from Darjeeling and 51 K.M from New Jalpaiguri station. You can come here easily by shearing car or reserved car. It is very popular for Sumendu Lake, horse riding, and boating. There also have Bokar Monastery, Pasupati Fatak, Simana Dhara. This town is also surrounded by tea gardens, Gopaldhara Tea Estate Garden is one of them. Mirik is a perfect destination to enjoy scenic beauty away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
There are so many hotels and homestays on opposite sides of Sumendu Lake. Mirik

Lepchajagat:

Lepchajagat is a small village surrounded by dense pine forests and mountain ranges. It is just 14 K.M away from Darjeeling and 70 K.M from NJP station. Lepchajagat gives you the kiss of first sunlight and a hug of greeneries. If you want to enjoy the magical view of Mount Kanchenjunga, then you have to come here. Staying at a homestay you can feel local culture. For a day it is the best offbeat place near Darjeeling. Lepchajagat

Sittong:

Sittong is a top offbeat place near Darjeeling. It is a small village in Eastern Himalayas. It is 41 km away from Darjeeling. Sittong is a perfect place to enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Here you can enjoy sun-drenched Mount Kanchenjunga. It is popular for orange gardens, in winter this place becomes more beautiful. To stay lap of nature you must have to come here. I must have to say Sittong is a proper organized village with mountains, a tea garden, and an orange garden, to feel nature must come for at least one day.

Tinchuley:

Tinchuley is a quiet village of mountains. It is just 27 km away from Darjeeling. More a less every village of Darjeeling has kanchenjunga viewpoint, and here also is no exception. This village is perfect to feel nature and to mix themselves with Lepcha culture. Randomly visit the village and their home, cultivation to know Himalayan people. 

Sillery Gaon:

This village is situated 72 km away from Darjeeling city and 89 km from NJP. This place offering a stunning view of the snow-capped mountain. The scenic beauty of this village is mind-blowing. Here you can relax and enjoy organic food.

Chatakpur:

This village is known for its eco-friendly initiatives and the scenic beauty of the mountain range. This village offers various homestays in the lap of mountains. And I must say stays are unforgivable. This beautiful village is only 19 km from Darjeeling Mall, 59 KM from NJP, and 61 km from Bagdogra Airport.

Lamahatta:

Lamahatta is a very organized and eco-friendly village. It is just 19 km from Darjeeling Mall. This place surrounding by dense pine forests. Lamahatta is known for its peaceful ambiance and breathtaking views of the golden Himalayas and Lamahatta Eco Park. 

Dawaipani:

Dawaipani is another offbeat place near Darjeeling. It is just 22 km from Darjeeling Mall. Clouds can be seen moving every moment. This place is very beautiful because of lush greenery and tea gardens. That’s why it is one of the popular destinations of North Bengal. There is also more to visit Gumba Dara View Point, Orchid Nursery, lovers meet viewpoint, and an old monastery. And the last not but the most breathtaking view is Triveni, I must say you have to visit at least once.

Bijonbari:

It is another charming village of Darjeeling. This offbeat location is only 8 km from Darjeeling Mall. This is a tiny riverside village. The sound of the river can be heard throughout the day. So to feel pleasant weather and to spend noiseless days you must have to come here.

The way of the hill gives us surprise at every turning. There is no exception of Darjeeling. There are so many offbeat locations in Darjeeling. And each and every location is renowned for its stunning panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range.