Lamahatta is a small village located near the city of Darjeeling. Its view of nature and dense forest of Pine and Dhupi trees makes it an incredible offbeat destination near Darjeeling.
The Lamahatta Eco Tourism Park is the most famous spot in Lamahatta and is also one of the beautiful tourist attractions near Takdah.
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I visited this place on our way to Takdah from Darjeeling. The dense forest covered in clouds and the serene atmosphere makes this place feels like heaven.
The name ‘Lamahatta’ is derived from the words “Lama,” the Buddhist monk, and “hatta,” meaning hut. So the name Lamahatta signifies “A monk’s hermitage.”
In this article, you will get to know about my experience of the Lamahatta Eco-park and the following details about it:
Lamahatta Ecotourism Park Timings
| Everyday | 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Lamahatta Ecotourism Park Entry fees
The entry fee for the Lamahatta Eco Park is Rs. 15 per person.
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What to see at Lamahatta Ecotourism Park
Once you enter the Lamahatta Eco Park, you will see a pathway going around the park for you to take a stroll. There are wooden benches along the path to sit and relax.
The dense forest of pine trees, filled with clouds, gives you a serene view.
You will also see a lot of bright-colored flags fluttering on the side of the mountain. The local villagers believe that when the breeze blows past these prayer flags, it purifies the surroundings and the minds of the people.
Things to do at Lamahatta Ecotourism Park
Besides the colorful flags, a flight of stairs goes up the hill between the pine and Dhupi trees. These stairs go up to the top, where two small lakes are situated, known as the “Jore Phokhari” or twin ponds.
You can take this about a-kilometer-long foot trail up the mountain and visit the lakes. The villagers believe these lakes to be sacred.
Apart from this trail, there is also a 5-kilometer-long trek between the forest that you can take to reach Takdah.
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These are some points you must know about the Lamahatta Eco Tourism Park.
There are several homestays in the area that will offer you food and lodging. You can know more about them in the article: Lamahatta (Darjeeling). You can also get to know about other attractions that you can visit near the park.
There are also several homestays and guesthouses in Takdah, just a few kilometers from here. You can also stay there and visit this place from there.
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