A 3-Day Itinerary to Explore the Serene Beauty of Takdah and Tinchuley

Takdah and Tinchuley are little-known hill villages just 30 km from Darjeeling town. The distance between these two villages is 2 km. These two pollution- and noise-free villages are an ideal travel destination for a two-day vacation.

Due to the quiet and peaceful hilly environment, people are currently coming here from the hustle and bustle of Darjeeling.
The word Tinchuley means three stoves. This place is named because of its shape: three hills, like a stove. Tea gardens, hills, and forests all around create a charming atmosphere. Those who have not heard of these two villages before can travel here.

Best Time to Visit and Takdah and Tinchuley Tour Plan

You can visit here at any time of the year except during the monsoon season. Two nights and three days are enough for a trip to the offbeat Takdah and Tinchuley. The middle day can be reserved for sightseeing in the surrounding areas. Kanchenjunga can be seen from here all year round, even during the monsoon season.

Nearby tourist attractions

Among the tourist attractions nearby, the first are Lamahatta, Lovers View Point, Sittong, and Ahaldara, Lepchajagat. Those who do not like too much hustle and bustle can come here for two days in peace.

How to reach Takdah and Tinchuley?

To reach other hill villages, you have to go to New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri railway station. This is no exception. Takdah is located about 70 km away from New Jalpaiguri. Car rental will cost Rs. 4000-4500. You can also reach Takdah in a shared car for Rs.400 per person.
For accommodation, there is……..

Homestay List Takdah and Tinchuley

Here are some homestays to stay at Takdah and Tinchuley

This homestay is located between Takdah and Tinchuly. The cost is Rs.1600 per person.

Anugrah Homestay

Takdah is a small village on the slopes of the mountain. There are many homestays here. One of them is Anugrah Homestay
Small wooden houses with a flower garden in front. Although there is less touch of modernity, there is no shortage of comfort. The hospitality of the people here is truly commendable.

Takdah Cosy Nook

Takdah Cosy Nook: Diwash Gurung: 8637064320 Aritra Ghosh

Cosy Nook:-

http://thecosynooktakdah.com/

Gurung Homestay Tinchuley

Gurung Homestay Tinchuley: 9933036336

Abhiraj Homestay Tinchuley

Abhiraj Homestay Tinchuley: 9093581102 / 9749370965

You can walk around the small village on foot after reaching the homestay. Stairs are made by cutting through the mountain. Climb the stairs a lot to the viewpoint. There are a couple of houses here. There is a pine forest around. A strange silence exists all around.

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