CHATAKPUR
‘CHATAKPUR’-the nomenclature itself may elude you to position this pristine spot as a part of the plains.But it’s not so. As you skirt through Hill Cart Road a little bit away (16 km) from Ghoom/Jorebunglow and enter into the jungle trail that leads to CHATAKPUR–a surprise moulded in glitz and glamour.Closer in proximity with the colonial glory of much famed TIGER HILL it awaits you with relatively more peace and tranquility.
Ensconced by the Kanchenjunga massif in the north & a green spread of undulating valley & the meandering river gorge of Relly khola in the south, a virgin forest enriched with medicinal herbs greet you on all sides.
The moment you attain the view point on the top of the valley your camera eye may do a montage beginning with Bagoda, Latpuncher, etc. on a lower range scaling up to the magnificent view of Mt.Kanchenjunga with her glorious cabinet members.
At an altitude of 7887 feet this small Himalayan village called Chatakpur accommodates around 90 villagers. Consisting of 18 houses and flourishing under the supervision of forest department this small village located at a distance of 18 kms from Jorbanglow, 7 km from Sonada on Siliguri-Darjeeling road will offer you a quiet and memorable stay to be remembered for years The terrace cultivation of organic crops and the shrubs and medicinal herbs acquired from the forest, form the means of livelihood of the locals. The place offers majestic views of Mt. Kanchenjungha, lush greenery, forest trails and wooden cottages and in short, Chatakpur is an ideal destination for those seeking peace and tranquility in the Himalayas. A paradise for bird watchers, Chatakpur offers a magnificent calm holiday with the warmth of peace of nature.
Chatakpur Village situated Within Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary , Darjeeling. The place has now transformed itself to a tourist destination where visitors make a beeline for the lush greenery, wooden cottages, forest trails, trekking routes, and overall, a getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, with an area of 38.88 sq. km has an elevation of 1500-2600 m. Surrounded by high mountains Senchal receives a very heavy amount of precipitation. Also the Sanctuary is crisscrossed by number of streams and Jhoras.
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