Takdah

A day trip to Takdah from Darjeeling will involve taking nature-walks, strolling under the shade of soaring pine trees, or relaxing in the lawns of the bungalows built here by the British in 1905. Tucked 27 kilometres away from the buzzing Darjeeling town, Takdah offers you a peaceful escape where you can take in the majestic views of the unspoilt nature and experience the colonial charm of the town. Located at an altitude of 5100 feet, the hill town is also home to well-manicured tea gardens, an orchard centre, Dechhen Pema Tshoiling Monastery and the main bazaar—Doka Dara. The picturesque sunrise at the Durpin Dara viewpoint, overlooking snow-capped Kangchenjunga Mountain, is the highlight of the hill town.