Today’s blog will explore a beautiful place in this Mahaldiram tea garden. The height of Mahaldiram is about 6500 feet above sea level, a wonderful environment you can’t miss. Pine forests, Kanchenjunga, and tea plantations on all sides of Mahaldiram. If the sky is clear, you can see the sparkling Kanchenjunga
How To Reach Mahaldiram?
Reaching New Jalpaiguri you can take any Darjeeling-bound vehicle. You can also take it from New Jalpaiguri Station or Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand. You can rent a full car or take a shared car.
First, you will go to Dilaram. NGP to Dilaram is 52 km and Dilaram to Mahal diram is only 7 km. You will also find plenty of vehicles going to Mahaldiram. Mahal Diram can be reached directly by taking a vehicle with a large ground clearance.
A small car fare from Dilaram to Mahal Diram will cost around Rs. 700. The distance from Dilaram to Mahal Diram’s jungle camp is 7 km
The time needed to reach Dilaram from Njp:
It takes two hours to reach Dilaram from New Jalpaiguri
On the Way to Mahaldiram
The road from Dilaram to Mahal Diram is very beautiful. There is a dense pine forest on both sides and the road through the middle, but the road is quite broken.
Where to Stay at Mahaldiram?
Salamander Jungle Camp is available for stay at Moholdiram. The distance to Salamander Jungle camp is 7 km from Dilaram. Its location is excellent. Served here in brass dishes and bowls.
So you will have a wonderful experience at the homestay. Kanchenjunga and tea gardens can be seen from all the rooms of the homestay.
The best view is from the rooms on the second floor. The rooms are big enough and have three beds plus all the necessary furniture accessories. The cost is approximately Rs. 1700 per head per day. Bargaining may reduce a little or if it is a large group it may reduce a little
Mahaldiram Contact details
Salamander Jungle camp: The homestay is located at a place known as Hawa Dara
Sujit Kumar Basu( Bapida)
6295298639
What To See at Mahaldiram?
A tea garden has gone down the mountain slope in front of the homestay. And opposite is Kanchenjunga. Teesta River looks ahead across the tea plantations.
And you will see how the hill girls are slowly disappearing into the tea garden with a basket of tea leaves on their backs. The name of this tea garden is Megher Tea Garden.
It has no factory with its factory located around Darjeeling city. If the sky is clear Siliguri can be seen directly from the Salamander jungle camp.
From this homestay, you can see a small river named Rini Khola. On its left is Chatakpur. The right-hand hill of Chatakpur is Latpanchar. And next to it is Ahaldara.
In this way, the view of so many places can be obtained from the same place. There is a monastery within one kilometer of Mahaldiram at a walking distance. You can also visit here in the time of coming from Dilaram
Activities in Mahaldiram
The homestay is located within what was once a tea garden. A walk through the tea garden in the afternoon when you see the sunlight playing in the sky will be a unique feeling.
If you walk through the tea garden, you will not hear any sound except your own footsteps, it is such a peaceful and beautiful place.
The offbeat place has some disadvantages so there is nothing to do here after evening many people have bonfires. In the evening there is nothing to do but gossip because after dark it is dangerous to walk in the mountains.
So you should come here as early as possible in the morning, spend the whole day and get pleasure
Take Pictures
The beauty of the place is so beautiful that wherever you stand, you feel like taking pictures
Best Time To Visit Mahaldiram
You can come here at any time of the year but considering weather conditions try to avoid monsoons. As the last seven kilometers are not good.
As told above the height of Mohaldiram is about 6500 feet above the sea, so it is very cold here during winter. And it’s cold here throughout the year, so there are no fans in the homestays’ rooms
And except during the rainy season like Kurseong, there is light cloud movement throughout the year.
What To Wear at Mahaldiram?
Even in summer, you have to wear winter clothes from evening onwards and in winter you have to take heavy clothes to walk around here.
Temperatures drop below 5 degrees Celsius in winter, so it’s understandably cold here
How to Plan Your Tour at Mahaldiram?
If you do this tour of Mahal Diram for two days, then on the day you are coming, you can visit the local tea plantations and villages in the afternoon, and the next morning you can rent a car and see all the nearest tourist spots.
Nearby Tourist spots of Mahaldiram
Ahaldara, Latpanchar, Yogi Ghat, and Chimni Village can be covered from here within 3 to 4 hours
Conclusion
There are many offbeat destinations around Darjeeling. Once you visit this small village Maholdiram, you won’t be able to look away. So let’s plan for this offbeat place in Darjeeling
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Q.1: How do I reach Mahaldiram?
Ans: To reach Mahaldiram, head to New Jalpaiguri and take a Darjeeling-bound vehicle from there. The journey continues to Dilaram, covering a distance of 52 km from NJP, followed by a 7 km stretch to Mahaldiram
Q.2: Where can I stay at Mahaldiram?
Ans: The Salamander Jungle Camp offers accommodation in Mahaldiram. With rooms providing a stunning view of Kanchenjunga and tea gardens, the cost is approximately Rs. 1700 per head per day.
Q.3: What can I see at Mahaldiram?
Ans: Marvel at the Megher Tea Garden, Kanchenjunga, Teesta River, and local hill girls plucking tea leaves. Enjoy panoramic views of nearby places like Chatakpur, Latpanchar, and Ahaldara.
Q.4: What activities are available in Mahaldiram?
Ans: Take a serene walk through the tea garden, soak in the peaceful ambiance, and capture the breathtaking beauty. After dusk, engaging in activities becomes limited due to safety concerns.
Q.5: When is the best time to visit Mahaldiram?
Ans: Mahal Diram is accessible throughout the year, but it’s advisable to avoid monsoons due to challenging road conditions. Expect cold temperatures year-round, especially during winter.
Q.6: What clothing should I bring to Mahaldiram?
Ans: Even in summer, evening temperatures require winter clothing. During winter, heavy clothing is necessary as temperatures can drop below 5 degrees Celsius.
Q.7: How should I plan my tour at Mahaldiram?
Ans: A two-day tour allows exploration of local tea plantations and villages on the first day, followed by a tour of nearby tourist spots the next morning.
Q.8: What are the nearby tourist spots around Mahaldiram?
Ans: Within 3 to 4 hours, visit Ahaldara, Latpanchar, Yogi Ghat, and Chimni Village from Mahaldiram.
Q.9: What should I keep in mind about Mahaldiram?
Ans: The serene beauty of Mahal Diram captivates visitors, urging them to spend quality time amidst nature’s tranquility. Embrace the peaceful ambiance but consider safety precautions after dark due to the mountainous terrain.
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