LEPCHAJAGAT

A small village located in wilderness, Lepchajagat is situated at an altitude of 6,956 ft and is just 19kms away from Darjeeling hill town. Apart from being close to Darjeeling’s main hub the place itself has a world of its own. Lepcahjagat is certainly one of the best places to visit for a romantic stay or for exploring nature. Quite many people prefer combining the trip to Darjeeling with a short stay in Lepchajagat in order to blend the vacation with an offbeat stay amidst the lap of Mother Nature. If you go by the name, you will get to know that it was once a hamlet of the Lepcha tribe. ‘Jagat’ on the other hand means world and hence Lepchajagat refers to the world of the Lepcha tribe. The place is a full forested area comprising of oaks, pines and rhododendrons. So during the day time you can simply enjoy the natural beauty whereas at the night time you can sit around a fireplace in solace.