forest bungalow · Lepchajagat
WBFDC Lepchajagat Nature & Wilderness Resort
A small forest property of the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation at Lepchajagat, about 2,120 m. A two-storey building with six rooms in pine, oak and rhododendron forest; two upper rooms have balconies facing the mountains. Booked online on the WBFDC portal.
The WBFDC lodge at Lepchajagat is one of the forest corporation's eco-tourism stays, set among tall trees about 19 km from Darjeeling on the road to Sukhia Pokhari and Mirik. It is small, which keeps it quiet: six rooms in a two-storey building, with the two first-floor rooms having private balconies that look towards the snow peaks on clear mornings. The forest corporation chose the site for its trees and its silence, and there is no town around it, only a few village houses and a small tea shop or two by the road.
Bookings open 90 days before the date of stay on the WBFDC online portal, and the balcony rooms go first for October–November and spring weekends. The day here is simple: dawn at the village viewpoint, birds in the forest, a walk to Ghoom or Sukhia, and an early dinner because the evenings are cold. Tariffs and booking rules change, so check current status before you travel.
Why we suggest it
- Only six rooms, so it stays quiet
- Forest setting at about 2,120 m with mountain views on clear days
- Bookable online 90 days ahead on the WBFDC portal
We list rates as indicative ranges. We do not take commission from this property for being listed here. Check current status before you travel.
Questions people ask
Good to know
How do I book the WBFDC resort at Lepchajagat?
Online, through the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation booking portal. Bookings open 90 days before the date of stay. The two first-floor rooms with balconies are the most asked for, so book on the day booking opens for October, November and long weekends. Check current status before you travel, as tariffs change.
Is there anything to do at Lepchajagat?
Very little, which is the point. You watch the dawn on Kanchenjunga from the village viewpoint, walk the forest roads for birds, and visit Ghoom or Sukhia Pokhari by shared jeep. Mist rolls in most afternoons, so plan views early. Families who want activities all day should stay in Darjeeling and visit for a morning.
How far is Lepchajagat from Darjeeling?
About 19 km, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road via Ghoom on the road to Sukhia Pokhari and Mirik. A reserved car costs about ₹1,200–1,800 one way, or you can take a shared jeep towards Sukhia Pokhari and get off at Lepchajagat. Check current status before you travel in the monsoon.
Trips that sleep here
On a ticket
Value
Darjeeling7 nights · Reserved car
Chatakpur, Darjeeling and the Lepcha forest
Chatakpur · Darjeeling · Lepchajagat · Jorepokhri
₹26,000per personabout ₹3,250 a day
Comfort
Darjeeling9 nights · Reserved car
The grand Darjeeling hill loop
Chatakpur · Darjeeling · Lepchajagat · Lamahatta
₹55,000per personabout ₹5,500 a day
Comfort
Darjeeling8 nights · Reserved car
A slow week: Darjeeling, Lepchajagat, Mungpoo
Darjeeling · Lepchajagat · Mungpoo
₹45,000per personabout ₹5,000 a day
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