Darjeeling & Ghoom · way to travel
Honeymoons on a budget in Darjeeling
A cottage in Lamahatta, a room facing Kanchenjunga in Pelling, two nights in Lachung's apple orchards and a lake morning in Mirik, for less than a beach week.
Things to do
Treks and walks · 1.5–2 hours returnThe forest trail to Lamahatta's holy lakeLamahatta · Small park entry fee
Viewpoints · 1–2 hoursMorning in Lamahatta's terraced eco-parkLamahatta · Small entry fee
Food · About 2 hoursSupper in a Lamahatta homestay kitchenLamahatta · Included in the homestay rate (₹1,500–2…
Culture and history · 5–6 hoursA day circuit to Takdah and TinchuleyLamahatta · ₹2,500–4,000 a car for the day
Culture and history · 2 hoursHeritage bungalow walk in old TakdahTakdah · Free
Wildlife and birds · 1 hourOrchid centre visit in flowering seasonTakdah · Small fee or free · check locally
Tea · 3–4 hoursDown to Rungli Rungliot through the teaTakdah · Free · factory visit only if allowed
Treks and walks · 3 hours returnWalk the ridge road from Takdah to TinchuleyTakdah · Free
Viewpoints · 1.5 hoursDawn over Kanchenjunga from GumbadaraTinchuley · Free