Lamahatta is consists of two words, Lama which means monk in Buddhism, and hatta stands for the hut. In a nutshell, Lamahatta means Monk’s hermitage. This is the newest tourist spot in West Bengal. Situated at an altitude of 6500ft, Lamahata is just 24 km away from the mainland of Darjeeling, 15 km away from Jorbunglow, and 65 km away from Siliguri. This place has been developed to attract tourists in off-beat North Bengal by the initiative of Ms. Mamata Banerjee.
Most of the inhabitants here are Bhutias, Dukpas, Tamangs, Yalmos, and Sherpas. with the help of West Bengal tourism, these communities developed eco-tourism.
The main attractions of Lamahatta are panoramic views of Kanchenjunga, snow-capped mountains, decorated flowers, Dhupi Jungle etc. Another thing that will bring peace in your mind color Full prayer flags that have been tied up from one hilltop to another.
Let’s check out the best thing in Lamahatta:
Trekking: there is a small trail that leads to a small lake on the top of a hill. This pious lake has been considered as a sacred lake by the locals, from here you can get pictorial views of lush green mountains. Another jungle trekking roadway is also there which is from Lamahatta to Takdah spreads across 8 km. An ancient-old fort is also there from Lamahatta to Gari Danda which is 3 km away.
Testate: Some of the most visited Teastates can be reached from Lamahatta, such as Rongli Rangliot Teas State, GlenBurn tea state, Takdah tea state, etc.
Taste the Local Thupka: the best Thupka you can have in Lamahatta is from Aunty’s Thupka. This is next to the entrance of Lamahatta Eco-park. Whether you’re damn hungry or just want to taste the local Thupka you can have aunty’s Thupka at any time. Apart from Thupka, you can order Chowmin, momos, etc.
How to reach Lamahatta: the best way to come to Lamahatta is to book a taxi or get shared sumo from NJP. It takes 3.5 hours to reach here. It is 24 km away from Darjeeling but from Siliguri, it’s 65 km away.
Best time to visit: although throughout the year people come to this pious place the best time to visit Lamahatta is from March to June. Please take care of yourself if you come to this place in the monsoon because this time leech can be an obstacle for your hassle-free tour!
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