55 Offbeat Places Near Darjeeling

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Dudhia

Often called as “Mini Goa of North Bengal,” Dudhia offers visitors a perfect escape from urban chaos with its meandering river, lush tea gardens, and surrounding hills.

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Bagora

This quaint hamlet near Kurseong offers breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Kanchenjunga, the Terai plains, and the meandering Teesta River, making it a perfect destination for those seeking hidden places.

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Tinchuley

Tinchuley, derived from “Tin Chuley” meaning “three ovens,” is one of the most remarkable offbeat places near Darjeeling situated at 5,800 feet elevation, 32 km from the hill station.

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Dawaipani

Dawaipani, a remote village perched at 7,000 feet, is one of the most authentic offbeat places near Darjeeling, accessible via a scenic drive through tea estates and oak forests.

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Sillery Gaon

Sillery Gaon, an uncharted village at 6,100 feet, is one of the most captivating offbeat places near Darjeeling, situated just 20 km from the town across dense pine forests.

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Chatakpur

Often bypassed by mainstream travelers, Chatakpur offers panoramic vistas of the Kanchenjunga and Singalila ranges across a verdant valley.

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Takdah

Takdah, a mist-enshrouded hamlet at 5,000 feet, is one of the most peaceful offbeat places near Darjeeling, renowned for its vintage British-era bungalows and manicured tea estates.

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Bara Mangwa

Bara Mangwa, a remote forest hamlet at 6,800 feet, is one of the true hidden places near Darjeeling, accessible only by trekking through dense oak and birch forests.

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Sittong

Often called as “Mini Goa of North Bengal,” Dudhia offers visitors a perfect escape from urban chaos with its meandering river, lush tea gardens, and surrounding hills.

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Dhotrey

Dhotrey, a cluster of rustic villages at 7,200 feet, is one of the most charming offbeat places near Darjeeling, known for its pristine tea gardens and panoramic Kanchenjunga views.

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