Simana View Point
Situated at an altitude of 7500 feet, Simana Viewpoint is a 60 feet by 40 feet plateau which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding plains, snow-capped peaks of Mount Kanchenjunga and the tiny hamlets of Nepal. This is the Indo-Nepal border area, the road itself belongs to India and the viewing area falls in Nepal. But visitors can freely cross over to get the mesmerizing views.
Simana Viewpoint is famous for offering a splendid view of Maneybhanjan, Sandakphu trail and the lofty mountainous valley with the backdrop of Mount Kanchenjunga.
Pashupati Market
Situated on the India-Nepal border, Pashupati Market is a bustling place with lines of shops and street vendors displaying their wares. It is specifically known for cheap imported electronic gadgets, jackets, perfumes, cosmetics and clothes that are imported from Thailand.
One can get a variety of colorful woolen caps, gloves, socks, jackets, other woolen clothing, footwear, artifacts, and household items. Electronic items are also available at reasonable prices.
Jorepokhri
Twin lakes, forested tracks and vast stretches of virgin hilly tracts,Jorepokhri is truly the Lake District of Bengal. The name itself suggests a pair of lakes with a beautiful viewpoint amidst Sinchal Forest at an altitude of 7,500 feet above sea level.
Located around 20 kilometers from Darjeeling towards Indo-Nepal border, this area offers stunning jungle walks, two Himalayan lakes and an old temple.
Lepchajagat
If you are a nature lover or looking for a romantic stay for couple of days, then Lepchajagat is the place for you. We know of many who actually combine a short stay in Lepchajagat with their visits to Darjeeling just to blend the vacation with an offbeat stay amidst nature.
As the name suggests, it once used to be a hamlet of the Lepcha tribes. The word 'Jagat' actually means "The World', so it was the world of the Lepchas. Subsequently the area was taken over by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation (WBFDC) and it is now a reserved forest area.