7000 ft above sea level, hidden in the wilderness, surrounded by gurgling waterfalls, lies LepchaJagat in West Bengal. The best part about LepchaJagat – it is mostly unheard of and thus untouched. The pristine natural beauty of the place is nothing short of a dramatic landscape right from a Bollywood movie. The location of LepchaJagat amidst the thick, lush green forest cover, mostly rhododendrons, is unmatched. The pleasant climatic conditions, the mist-laden Himalayan mountain range, the glimpse of the snow-capped Kanchenjunga are breathtaking and simply mesmerizing.
Best Time To Visit LepchaJagat
The best time to visit LepchaJagat tourists is between October and April.
1. Hawa Ghar
When you walk through a natural walking trail from the WBFDC Forest Lodge, you reach the Hawa Ghar. The place is approximately 1 km from the Lodge, one of the best LepchaJagat hotels to stay for a night or two. During the night, it is only the crickets calling and no other soul. The best time to take a walk or the trail is in the morning to catch the first few rays of the sunrise. After the sun, you can catch the magnificence of the snow-clad Kanchenjunga. And, if the sky is clear and you are lucky, you can see all the five Kanchenjunga peaks.
2. Ghum Rock
Located at an altitude of 7,900 ft, this Rock is about 1.5 km away from the main village center. What is special about this place? A huge rocky boulder awaits you here. From the top, you can catch the sight of the Balsan Valley below. It is a famous sunrise point where tourists folk during the wee hours of the morning to catch the sun.
3. Bird watching in the forests of LepchaJagat
For bird lovers, Lepchajagatt is a haven. You can easily sight bird species like Sunbird, Sibia, etc.
4. Jorpokhri
About 5kms from LepchaJagat are the serene twin ponds where you can catch glimpses of a very rare and endangered amphibian species called the Himalayan Salamander.
5. Pashupati Market
This popular market is about 15 km from the Indo Nepal Border. Only Indian tourists are allowed to enter this market. Remember, you need to show your official ID proof to gain entry into the market. The market is famous for the availability of foreign goods at very dear prices.
6.Mirik
This is another must include a place in your LepchaJagat tour plan. The place is known for a lake bordered by forest on one side. The place is about 27 km from LepchaJagat. You can plan a visit to the Pashupati Market and Mirik one after the other.
7. Manebhanjan

The Sandakphu trek starts from Manebhanjan and is about 11 km from the village center. It takes about 25 minutes to Manebhanjan from Lepachagat.
8. Sukhiapokhri
LepchaJagat does not have a market of its own. Except for a few village houses, there is nothing else. No shops, no local market in the vicinity. The nearest proper market is at Sukhiapokhri that is about 4 km away from Lepchajagat.

How To Reach LepchaJagat : In West Bengal
LepchaJagat is all about peace, quiet, and tranquility. It is located approximately 18 km from Darjeeling and is well-connected with major cities of India by rail, road, and air transport. Check out how to reach this quaint World of Lepchas.
Nearest Metropolitan City- Kolkata
Nearest Railhead- New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
Nearest Airbase- Bagdogra Airport
Distance from Delhi- 1513.9 KM
By Air

The closest airport to LepchaJagat is Bagdogra in Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal. The village is about 72 km from the airport, and it takes about an hour and a half to cover the distance. The Bagdogra Airport is an international airport and is operated by the Indian Air Force. Most parts of the northeast can be reached via air through this airport. In 2019-20, it was touted as the seventeenth busiest airport in the country. Major airlines from destinations like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Guwahati. After deboarding, visitors can hire prepaid taxis or cabs to reach this lovely hamlet.
Distance from Bagdogra Airport- 72 KM
By Train

One of the best ways to reach LepchaJagat is to take a train. The nearest railway junction is New Jalpaiguri (NJP). At the station, cabs can be hired from the local taxi stand. Visitors can take the local bus to travel the 71.8 km to reach LepchaJagat. The road trip occurs via N110 and takes about two and a half hours. After disembarking from the train, visitors can hire a taxi to reach the destination.
Distance from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)- 71.8 Km
By Road

Regular buses from Darjeeling ply to LepchaJagat. Cabs can be hired from Kolkata, Siliguri, and Darjeeling to reach the quaint hill station. Visitors can also drive down to this place in their car while enjoying awe-inspiring views of this lovely destination.
Distance from Darjeeling- 22 Km
Distance from Siliguri- 64.1 Km
Distance from Kolkata- 649.3 Km

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