Description

Lepchajat is a small beautiful village located in the wilderness just 19km away from Darjeeling. As the name suggests, it once used to be a hamlet of the Lepcha tribes. The word 'Jagat' actually means "the world', so it was the World of the Lepchas. Now, the land has been taken over by West Bengal Forest Development Corporationwhich is promoting tourism. Lepchajagat, still considered as an off-beat destination is a land covered in dense forested area full with pines, oaks and rhododendrons. Combined with this is the magnificent views of Kanchenjunga peaks, wonderful birdlife and serene tranquility.

How To Reach

Distance: 617km from Kolkata.
Time: 10 hours by train and 50 in by flight from Kolkata to NJP and Bagdogra Airport respectively. From both NP and Bagdogra Airport, it takes about 2 ½ hours to reach Lepchajagat by car.

Best Time to Visit

Winter (November to February) is the best time to visit this place because of cool and pleasant weather and low humidity

Hotel Range

1300/- to 4000/- per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

During your stay in Lepchajagat, you can visit the hill towns of Darjeeling and Kurseong.
For other sightseeing you can go to GhoomMonastry, Batasia Loop and Gurkha War Memorial, the twin lakes at Jorepokhri, and the Pashupati Market located at India-Nepal border.
Do no miss the early morning nature walk. Marvel at the Kanchenjunga especially during the time of sunrise from the Lepchajagat viewpoint.