If you are the type who loves going to offbeat locations then some places in West Bengal you would definitely like to visit. Going to less crowded locations in West Bengal is a great way to have fun and adventure filled holiday and to explore places that lie off the beaten path. So we have listed Some offbeat places of North Bengal that you will really love to visit.
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Ramdhura, North Bengal – Covered by pine forests adored by clouds, Ramdhura offering magnificent views of Mt. Kanchenjungha and the River Teesta
Ramdhura is just seven kilometers from Delo, offering magnificent views of Mt. Kanchenjungha and the River Teesta. Ramdhura is a new found gem of North Bengal. Covered by pine forests adored by clouds and the view of gleaming lights of Kalimpong in the night, make Ramdhura a perfect destination to spend a quiet weekend in the Himalayas. Near to it are the tourist spots like Delo
Where to stay ?
The homestays are located on the edge of the mountains overlooking Mt. Kanchenjungha and River Teesta. The homestays in Ramdhura are well equipped with electricity, comfy beds, hot water and attached western bathrooms. The breakfast table in the open-air terrace overlooking Mt. Kanchenjungha and River Teesta is a great place to spend your early morning. The home stays arrange trek guides for the guests and cars for sightseeing trips too. There are also car parking facilities here. The food is essentially Indian and home cooked and the ingredients are mostly locally sourced and fresh.
Sitong, a quaint destination which lies in the Darjeeling Himalayan foothills is still an unexplored treasure trove. This small scenic Lepcha village lies in a valley intersected by a rivulet (Khola) and emboldened by the lush green hills. There is a garden with orange trees in every house of Sitong. The whole village turns orange during the winter. The main attractions of Sitong are a bamboo bridge, a church, some winding village paths skirting through orange orchards and few streams and a rivulet, which the inhabitants lovingly call Riyang River.
Where to stay ?
The newly built three-storey guesthouse of Sitong church located on a hilltop has been modified with all modern facilities for the guests. There are nine double bedded rooms with attached western bathrooms, solar power and 24 hrs warm water. The lobby has a fireplace where you can get along with your family enjoying a cozy evening. Organic vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is served in the Guest house’s Dining hall.
Takdah is located in the Runglee Rungliot area of the Darjeeling District. It lies in the heart of the mountains and is just 27 km from the main city of Darjeeling. It is located at an altitude of 4000 feet. Here you can enjoy a stroll in the cedar and pine forests, and halt at a local orchid garden. You must drop at some of the famous heritage British bungalows and watch the local women pick tea leaves from the vast stretches of tea gardens. Takdah also called Tukdah was a British Cantonment area and you can still sees the fragments of the British Raaj in the bungalows and gardens of Takdah. In Takdah, you can stay at a heritage bungalow built in 1908 decorated with modern amenities for the tourists who want to make the days of the Raj alive once again.
Where to stay ?
In Takdah, you can stay in a heritage British bungalow built in 1908. The present owners have restored its old glory and renovated it with some modern amenities like hot water geysers and western bathrooms. Run by a retired teacher and his wife, this bungalow has a lawn with a pair of fountains, a colonial verandah overlooking the plains and valleys and off course the quintessential fireplace to keep you warm during the evenings and help you to break a conversation with your hosts and fellow travellers. But a British Bungalow is not complete without a dog and so you have a nice gentle dog guarding the premises of this bungalow that is fortunate enough to get a new name every time a new guest arrives. Food is essentially home cooked delicious Indian cuisine served hot and fresh.
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Sillery Gaon, North Bengal – A ideal Himalayan village for escaping in the romantic world
Sillery Gaon is a Himalayan village that rests at an altitude of 6000 ft. and is an idyllic for escaping in the romantic world. Only 25 families reside in this landscaped destination. This heavenly place offers a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjungha and its related peaks. The place creates an ambiance of tranquillity. The only interruption is caused by the chirping of birds. The pine trees that adorn this serene village are nowadays being lovingly called New Darjeeling nowadays. Sillery Gaon is 96 km from New Jalpaiguri via Kalimpong.
Where to stay ?
Decent home stay is offered in Sillery Gaon, which comes with furnished rooms, an attached Western bath and basic necessities like electricity, hot water, transport arrangement facilities and guides for local treks. Sillery Gaon is a very small village and the homestay facility overlooks the village, the forests and Kanchenjungha. Food here is essentially home cooked and completely fresh.
Sillery Heaven Valley Home Stay : +91-9933390937 / 9635052623
Thapa Home Stay : +91 9365005410
Renu Home Stay : +91 9800486608
Phumpa Home Stay : +91 9933167214
Note : Phone numbers given above are according to the information available with us. If you find any contact number/s given above is/are incorrect or not in use, please let us know.
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Reshi Khola, is a new riverside tourist destination nestled in the Kalimpong sub division that serves as a relaxing retreat from the frantic city life. The location is named after the Reshi River (Khola in Nepali means a small stream). The destination is slowly gaining popularity among the tourists for its unique location and picturesque scenic landscape. In geographical terms Reshi Khola marks the division between the states of West Bengal and Sikkim. Moreover, it is also the perfect halt for the tourists travelling to “The Silk Route” tour as Reshi is an ideal camping ground and picnic spot.
Where to stay ?
Reshi does not provide too much accommodation facilities. Some options are:Reshi Khola Ecotourism Resort
+91 9932 7444 07, +91 9932 6801 70, +91 9002 7742 20
The Reshi Retreat
9832372070, 9641191669
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Latpanchar, North Bengal – A mirror of magnificient natural beauty covered with forests
A mirror of magnificent natural beauty covered with forests and Cinchona Plantation, that’s Latpanchar. This place is the highest point in the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary with excellent views of Teesta River, deep gorges and greenery all around. The
place is not troubled by pollution and damaged by human activities. The dark, deep forest makes the place more mysterious. The fragrance of the flowers fills the air all the time. The major attractions here are treks through Mahananda WLS, visit to sunrise point just 3 kms away and discovering the natural habitat of the endangered Himalayan Salamander.
Where to stay ?
The forest rest house has two nice rooms with basic amenities. It is located where the road ends and surrounded by dense forest. 
You can make the bookings through West Bengal Forest Development Corporation (WBFDC, 6A, Raja Subodh Mullick Square, 7th – Floor, Kolkata-700013; Phone: 033-2237 0060/ 2237 0061/ 2225-8549). Website: www.wbfdc.com Another option is Cinchonest Home Stay run by Padam Gurung. The two storey building has three basic rooms upstairs. No TV or other luxury amenities but the attached toilets are of European style. They provide hot water in the bathrooms. The view of sunrise from the balcony is something to be cherished. The ladies run the kitchen and prepare nice & simple food (both veggie and non veg … a typical meal would be rice, daal, sabji, papad and chicken / fish or eggs). They take personal care and will chat with you as you dine and make you feel at home. They also offer all help and information about the area including birding and animal life. Phone no: +91-9475959974
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