ByLamahatta is an exceptional offbeat location you can explore in Darjeeling. In this travel guide, I have listed down everything you should know before visiting Lamahatta including the best time to visit, minimum budget, distance from Darjeeling, and more.
If you are like me, who loves to travel solo or with friends and family to popular places and explore offbeat locations like no other, then you’re at the right place! Lamahatta is one of those locations in Darjeeling which is not too far from the “Queen of the Hills”.
Lamahatta is a beautiful village that has been developed as an eco-tourism and romantic place, filled with stretches of pine trees. Yes, it’s a perfect place to shoot those horror movies, but that is not the point of this guide, haha!
If you’re planning a trip to Lamahatta, then stay tuned, because our guide has everything you need – starting from distance from Darjeeling to a minimum budget you need to have to enjoy.
Contents
- Darjeeling to Lamahatta distance
- How to reach Lamahatta from NJP Station
- Darjeeling to Lamahatta: Day trip cost
- Staying in Lamahatta
- Best time to visit Lamahatta
- Best places to visit in Lamahatta Darjeeling
- Lamahatta FAQs
Darjeeling to Lamahatta distance
The distance from Darjeeling to Lamahatta is merely 23 kilometers. I am talking about the distance from Darjeeling hill town, which should roughly take you a little over one hour if you’re traveling by car.
The Darjeeling-Kalimpong state highway connects it well, which means you should have no difficulty at all reaching that beautiful destination.
Siliguri to Lamahatta distance
The road distance from Siliguri to Lamahatta is 65.5 kilometers via NH10. It’s a 2 hours and 35 mins journey if you are traveling via car.
How to reach Lamahatta from NJP Station
The best way to reach Lamahatta from NJP Station is by:
- Take a shared car and reach Jorebunglow (it will cost you somewhere from Rs. 150 to 200)
- From there, take another car to reach Lamahatta.
Prices may vary as it depends on which time you’re visiting.
Darjeeling to Lamahatta: Day trip cost
A day trip in a car from Darjeeling to Lamahatta should cost you around Rs. 2,500 to 3,500. I would encourage you to negotiate with the drivers for an ideal deal that will suit your budget.
One point I’d also like to mention is that the cost includes other sightseeing spots as well, apart from core Lamahatta.
How much budget do you need to visit Lamahatta?
Mostly, people visit Darjeeling and keep Lamahatta as an excursion spot. If you are one of those people, then a day trip would cost you around Rs. 2,500 – 3,500 for a group of four to five people.
However, if you choose to stay in Lamahatta for a few days, you’ll need to up your budget, which is quite natural.
Where can you stay in Lamahatta?
You mostly need to rely on homestays while visiting Lamahatta, and since it’s a village, you can’t find high-end hotel accommodations with luxury amenities compared to other metro cities like Kolkata.
The ones that I’ve mentioned below are good enough with basic amenities including different food options, proper bathrooms, and view rooms.
Here are some of the best places you can stay in Lamahatta:
- Lamahatta Druk Homestay
- Lamahatta Eco Homestay
- Lamahatta Farm House
- Lamahatta Village Resort
- The Oak Hospitality
Best time to visit Lamahatta
The best time to visit Lamahatta and enjoy its elegance is either March to May or October to December.
The time between March and May is ideal if you want to experience Spring or early Summer in Lamahatta. During this time, the weather will be quite pleasant and you won’t have to face intense heat.
On the other hand, October to December is another ideal time to visit Lamahatta. The monsoon leaves West Bengal around this time, making the weather cool enough to bask Lamahatta. If you fancy visiting hill stations during chilly weather, then December is the ideal month.
Best places to visit in Lamahatta Darjeeling for sight-seeing
Here are the best places to visit in Lamahatta Darjeeling for sight-seeing:
- Lamahatta Eco Park
- Tea Estates like Rongli Glenburn, Rangliot, Takdah, and more.
- Tinchuley Village
- Mahakal Temple
- Japanese Peace Pagoda
There are more places you can visit but they are a bit far from Lamahatta. Some of these places include:
- Charkhole
- Ichchegaon
- Lava
- Mirik
- Sandakphu
Lamahatta FAQs
Why is Lamahatta famous?
Lamahatta stands out for its exquisitely groomed parks and gardens that span a large area amidst pine woodlands. Visiting Lamahatta offers an immersive experience in nature’s embrace as these gardens feature an array of seasonal flowers and host a special assortment of both rare and exotic orchid varieties.
Can you see Kanchenjunga from Lamahatta?
Yes, you can get a clear panoramic view of the Kanchenjunga from Lamahatta on a clear sunny day. If you’re not visiting during the best times of the year, then you may miss that mesmerizing view of the mountain.
What is the altitude of Lamahatta?
Lamahatta is located at an altitude of about 5,700 feet from sea level.
And there you have it! That’s everything you need to know about planning your trip to Lamahatta. Do follow our Twitter and Instagram pages for more.
If you want to explore more with Exploria, be sure to check our other travel content and guides:
How to Fold a dress shirt for Travel | Best Books to Read on a Solo Trip | How to Prepare for a Solo Road Trip in the US | Best Street Food Places in New York | Why You Must Travel Solo At Least Once In Your Life | Best Pastry Shops In Canterbury | Exotic Places You Can Visit In Canterbury, UK | Best Day Trips From Paris in 2023
