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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Takdah Tourist Spot in Darjeeling District



The original name was pronounced as 'Tukdah'. Meaning of Tukdah in Lepcha is mist or fog Takdah is located at 27 km from Darjeeling in West Bengal. Takdah was a military cantonment during the British colonial days in India and as a result many senior British officers frequently visited this place during that period. Many bungalows and houses were built at that time for their accommodations. Presently those houses either belong to local people or some establishments like school. Many of the old houses are now used as guest house at Takdah.

Main Attractions in Takdah 


Tea gardens at Takdah is one of the main attractions of the place. The main tea estates in Takdah are Rungli Rungliot, Gielle, Namring, Jinglam, Poomong, and Teesta Valley estate. At Takdah, one can see different kinds of unusual and colorful Himalayan Orchids. Takdah Monastery is another attraction at Takdah.

How to Reach Takdah 


Reach Siliguri and Takdah is 70 km from Siliguri. Cars are available from New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri to reach Takdah.

Where to stay at Takdah 


Saino Heritage Guesthouse, Takdah

Saino Lodge, Takdah

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