Preface - Rich pine woodlands, immense stretches of tea ranches and the brilliant aroma of plum blooms – this is my opinion about when I recall our outing to Lamahatta. A curious town in North Bengal, Lamahatta fills in as an ideal heartfelt escape encompassed by mountains, farmlands and woodlands. In spite of the fact that near the traveler celebrated Darjeeling town, Lamhatta is still genuinely unconventional and holds an appeal that is difficult to stand up to. Numerous individuals visiting Darjeeling normally visit Lamahatta on a roadtrip. In any case, the genuine appeal is in going through a night in this town and investigating it relaxed. Lined by the pine trees, Lamahatta dwells a ways off of 6800 ft over the ocean level. The name Lamahatta is gotten from the Lama's or the priests of the spot. The Lamahatta Park is an acclaimed spot with its dynamic splendid blossoms. A watch tower worked at the recreation center encompassing the stem of the pine tree is another fascination offering exceptional perspectives. Away from the hordes of the city, Lamahatta fills in as a magnificent outing for the sightseers.

Attraction and Activities at Nearby - Celebrated for its all around kept up nature and the sloping streets, encircled by green slopes lined by coniferous is a marvel to observer at Lamahatta, at an elevation of 6800ft. The problem free streets with the emanation of its naturistic peacefulness wrapping the Lamahatta Park and the whole place that is known for Lamahatta is a gift. The Lamahatta Park comprises of an assortment of blossoming plants with its lively, brilliant, eye appealing shadings. The various types of the blossoming plants lined around the sides of the streets is hypnotizing. There are long, beautiful petition banners tied across the storage compartment of the pine trees and bamboo covering the whole Lamahatta. The recreation center arranged at wide plain land with hordes of blossoming plants covering the bended ways and furthermore dispersed at each side of the spot is excellent to take a gander at. The accessibility of such wide types of blossoms and their lively shadings unquestionably make heads turn. The Lamahatta Park is a celebrated spot for the vacationers and they invest a quality energy with their own ones getting a charge out of the beautiful excellence of the land. The long, slim forested pine trees simply behind the recreation center with its dim greenery adds to its appeal. The tall sky rejecting trees arriving at the sky makes it look prospering. Be it on a shady climate or on a splendid bright day, the excellence of the area persuades its own. Going for a walk at the recreation center at early sunrise or in any event, during evening hours of a day is an incredible alternative for the sightseers visiting. This area is well known for the Buddhist priests, Lama and subsequently named as Lamahatta. A little watch tower situated at the recreation center worked around the stem of a pine tree is another fascination of the recreation center. It is fascinating to perceive how the bark of the pine tree is being used for the help of the pinnacle as opposed to slashing off the tree. The view from the pinnacle to the recreation center around is essentially remarkable to take a gander at. The picturesque excellence of Lamahatta captures one totally not letting them to leave the spot without any problem. Heading out to such quietness filled spot went with nature's excellence is an unadulterated help to the eyes.

How to Reach - From Siliguri the street distance to Lamahatta is about 72kms and will require about 3.5 hours. You should come to Jorebungalow close to Ghoom and afterward take the street for Lamahatta. Simplest is to take a taxi from NJP station. In any case take a common jeep up to Jorebungalow and afterward another from that point up to Lamahatta. From Darjeeling the distance to Lamahatta is 23kms. Best is to take a taxi which will require minimal longer than an hour to reach. On the off chance that you are coming from Kalimpong, the distance is 41kms (around 2 hrs).

Best Time to Visit - You can visit Lamahatta at whatever point of the year. In any case, if you are appended to blooms, be at Lamahatta during winters, when the blooms are in full fledgling and the climate is the most positive.