The best bird-watching destination in North Bengal is Latpanchar and the beautiful natural lake Namthing Pokhri is located nearby. Tourists flock here, attracted by the immense beauty of nature.
The height of this lake is about 4000 feet above sea level. Another favourite tourist place is nearby, Ahaldara. The viewpoint at Ahaldara is great.
How to Reach Namthing Pokhri?
Namthing Lake can be easily visited from Ahaldara or Latpanchar. Latpanchar can be easily reached from New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri stations. You will find many cars outside the station that come directly to Latpanchar.
It will take a little over two hours to reach Latpanchar, which is 42 km from Siliguri. The nearest airport is Bagdogra. This airport is connected to important airports in India. After reaching the airport, you can rent a car and reach Latpanchar, which is 50 km away.
What are the nearby attractions of Namthing Lake?
Tourist places near Namthing Pokhari are Ahaldara, Mahaldiram, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary etc.
Njp to Ahaldara distance
Njp to Ahaldara distance is about 44 km and it takes about one and a half hours to reach by NH10
Activities in Namthing Pokhri
Tourists can enjoy trekking,Β jungle walks,Β and visiting the lake. From Namthing Lake, one can go to Bagora. Namthing Lake is a sanctuary for the rare Himalayan Salamander, a unique reptile species. Visitors to the lake can also witness a diverse array of bird species and colourful butterflies, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
Accommodation Near Namthing Lake
There are numerous homestays to stay in these places like Latpanchar, and Ahaldara. So, it is easy to reach Namthing Pokhari from these homestays.
Those who love trekking can trek directly from Latpanchar to Namthing Pokhari. In this, you can get the joy of hiking as well as get in touch with nature.
1. Namthing Lake Homestay
Address: Lat- Mahaldiram Rd, Latpanchar, Selpu Khasmahal, West Bengal 734008 Ph: +91 87770 17552
2. Latpanchar Homestay (Ashray Homestay Latpanchar)
3. Hornbill Nest Homestay
Namthing lake homestayΒ rates
Namthing Lake homestayΒ rates vary from season to season and approx cost per head per day is Rs. 1200/- in twin sharing and Rs. 1000 in tent
Namthing Lake HomestayΒ reviews
People review Namthing Lake Homestay ‘best stay’ at Latpanchar
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