Lamagaon Darjeeling

Sited beside the lofty Himalayan Mountain Range, Lamagaon is a tiny yet vibrant hamlet just about 34 km away from the main town of Darjeeling. The name of the village is derived from its dweller, particularly Lamas which are in abundance in this village.

Comes under the Darjeeling District of West Bengal, Lamagaon is quite adjacent to Bijanbari, another serene hamlet just about 13 km distance away. From, getting lured by the beauty of majestic Kanchenjunga, different varieties of Birds to various orchids, Lamagaon in Darjeeling never fails to mesmerize its visitors.

Tourist Attractions in Lamagaon Darjeeling

Blessed with captivating natural elegance, Lamagaon is certainly a worth visiting tourist destinations. Here are the tourist attractions you may consider exploring during your tour at Lamagaon.

• The breathtaking view of the Mount Kanchenjunga is the major tourist attraction over here.
• Bijanbari, a serene hamlet approximately 13 km distance away from Lamagaon.
• Jhepi Independent Church just about 5 km distance away.
• Sai Mandir Kainajalia few kilometres distance away from the village of Lamagaon.
• Colourful blossoming flowers and orchids of this mesmerizing settlement.
• The vast stretch of green cultivation fields of Chayote.

Activities to Do in Lamagaon Darjeeling

Far from the bustling city crowd, Lamagaon proves to have a healing power to refresh the minds of the tourists. During your visit to this heavenly abode, here are the following activities you can do.

• Relish the enchanting view of the snow-peaked Himalayan Peaks, particularly Kanchenjunga.
• Have a short excursion to Bijabari to get lost in the serene ambience of it.
• Visit the religious centres like Jhepi Independent Church, Sai Mandir Kainajalia, etc.
• Stroll around the village to get to know the indigenous culture of the local habitats and colourful blossoming flowers and orchids.
• Admire a memorable sunrise approaching over the mountain peaks.
• Enjoy the tranquillity of the evening while witnessing a thrilling sunset.
• Adventure enthusiast can trek to Tanglu and Sandakphu via Samsu and Dhotria as they are connected by trekking trails.

How to Reach Lamagaon

The nearest major railway station is NJP and the nearest airport is Bagdogra. After reaching, you can opt for a hired car to reach Lamagaon Darjeeling and it will take about 5 hours to cover an approximate distance of 113 km. The journey towards Lamagaon guarded by the alpine forest is going to be a memorable one.

Accommodation Options to Stay

Being an offbeat destination near Darjeeling, Lamagaon only offers homestays as an accommodation option. Lamagaon Home Stay, located at the foothill of Singalila National Park, provide all kind of modern amenities. North Bengal Tourism can arrange a memorable trip to this hamlet where you will be accommodated in the finest accommodation option available.

Best Time to Visit Lamagaon Darjeeling

April to June and then again September to December is the best time to visit Lamagaon. During these months, the weather stays quite charming and the sky remains mostly clear. However, don't visit this hamlet during the months of monsoon as the roads get muddy and inaccessible.

April to June and then again September to December is the best time to visit Lamagaon. During these months, the weather stays quite charming and the sky remains mostly clear. However, don't visit this hamlet during the months of monsoon as the roads get muddy and inaccessible.