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Latpanchar

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Latpanchar is a relatively new tourist destination located at an altitude of 5000 ft above sea level in the hilly region of Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary. Apart from natural views, Latpanchar has also gained popularity among tourists due to its birding potential. There are about 250 species of birds available in the area including the Rufous Necked Hornbill. Bird enthusiasts from all over India and abroad, flock to Latpanchar for a glimpse of some rare fauna.

Sittong

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Sittong is not a village, but a cluster of villages in a large area known locally as Sittong Khasmahal.Sittong or the ‘orange village’ is definitely one of those. It is a cluster of small villages in the Kurseong division on the lap of Himalayas and is blessed by nature with lush greenery, orchids, waterfalls, a variety of fruits and birds. What more can one asks when you can enjoy the majestic view of Kanchenjunga among the chirping birds and lungs full of fresh air.

Ahal Dara

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Ahaldara is famous for its breathtaking view of sunrise and snow-capped Kanchenjunga peaks. Ahaldara is famous for its astonishing view of sunrise over Kanchenjunga peaks. On a bright and sunny day, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Algara, Bagora, Tinchuley hills are vividly visible from this point. Mahananda WLS is home to 36 mammals and more than 240 species of birds, the most sought after being the endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill.

Namthing

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Namthing Pokhri is a natural Lake in Latpanchar, Selpu Khasmahal, West Bengal, India. The Lake is situated at an altitude of 4000ft and is few distances from Ahal Dara, which is another popular viewpoint in Latpanchar.The Lake is home to Himalayan Salamander (Newt) which is a rare reptile species. At Namthing Lake Tourists can see different species of birds and butterflies.Tourists staying in Latpanchar are taken to Namthing Lake in latpanchar.

Steel Bridge Jogighat

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Jogighat-Steel Bridge at Jogighat is the bridge which connect two villages Mungpoo and Sittong. It is built over river Riyang. Jogighat is dotted with plantations, lovely valleys and meadows and the sight of the majestic Khangchendzonga in the morning from a view- point just 10 minutes away from Riverside Jogighat Homestay Sittong is beautiful and breath- taking. It also offers you a chance to see the local lifestyle of people living in the hills of Darjeeling.

Mungpoo

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Mungpo is well known for its cinchona and medicinal plant cultivation. Mungpoo has a bazaar called Reshep, a bungalow and a rest house under the control of the cinchona Directorate. Although Kanchenjunga is not visible from here, the place has a quiet charm of its own which attracted Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore, who came and lived here on many occasions. The house in which he lived now serves as a museum.

Senchal Wildlife

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Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Outskirt of Darjeeling around 10-15 km from main town. It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries of India and covers an area of 38.6 km2 (14.9 sq mi). The elevation ranges from 1,500 to 2,600 m (4,900 to 8,500 ft).It provides habitat for barking deer, wild boar, Himalayan black bear, Indian leopard, jungle cat, rhesus monkey, Assam macaque, Himalayan flying squirrel. The sanctuary is also rich in bird life.

Mahananda Wildlife

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Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary ranges from Sukna to latpanchar and is surrounded by River Teesta on the east and Mahananda on the west. Latpanchar is a part of this Sanctuary. The Sanctuary gets its name from River Mahananda and is famous for its different species of fauna and flora. The wildlife sanctuary is also home to Royal Bengal Tiger. Very rarely to see one in the Sanctuary. Different species of rare birds and animals are also found in this Sanctuary.

Kurseong

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Kurseong, the 'Land of White Orchids', gets its name from the flowers found in abundance on its hill-slopes. It's difficult not to fall in love with the view of tea plantations, lush green forests in the panoramic setting of snow-clad mountains. At sunset, you can see an amalgamation of the most beautiful colors in the sky. This small hill-town makes for a great stopover for tourists looking for a more peaceful alternative to Darjeeling.