Imagine waking up in the morning to see the fog moving past you and you can make it clear if you want to. How will you feel? Yes, there is one such amazing hilly village in North Bengal of our state, named Lungchu. It is a small village in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal, India.
Lungchu is located at an altitude of 5250 feet and is about 100 km from New Jalpaiguri. Located just 12 km from Lava, right next to Golaghat, this village is characterized by its seclusion and natural beauty. Here is the Changhe waterfall, which is only 3 km away. Its magnificent beauty is ready to welcome tourists.
The view of Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Pandim sparkling with the blue sky of Lungchu is enchanting. It is inhabited by the Rai community of Nepal, of which there are only 60 houses. You will be amazed by the beauty of this area. Different species of birds like Dark Side Flycatcher, Syrian, Green Tea etc. can be seen here. The sound of the water of Changhe Falls mixed with the call of the birds creates a strange atmosphere, which calms the mind and makes the nature new.
From Lungchu, you can see the beauty of Kanchenjunga and the surrounding hills exposed in the blue sky. The natural beauty of this area surrounded by pine trees and various green trees can not be described in words. There is only one homestay, Skyline Retreat Lungchu, which is located at the top of the hill. Beautiful view of the mountains in front of the house. From the balcony of the homestay one gets 80 degree view of Kanchenjunga.
Advantages and disadvantages of Skyline Retreat Lungchu Homestay:
The room size of Skyline Retreat Lungchu Homestay is 10×8 feet, the balcony is 8 feet, and the bed size is 4/6.5 x2 feet. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served here. Other amenities include toilets, hot water, and local delicacies. home-cooked meals every day 1400 per person.
How to reach:
To reach Lungchu you can hire a private car from Siliguri, NJP or Bagdogra. Apart from this, you can take a share car from Siliguri to Lava and from there you can reach Lungchu by hiring a car. Lungthun is about 112 km from Siliguri and NJP. The nearest railway station from Lungchu is New Mal Junction, which is about 70 km away. Don’t forget to check before you rent a car.
Places of interest:
Tourist places around Lungthun are Changge Waterfall, Lava, Hanging Bridge, Kolakham, Rishap, Kalimpong, Delo, Pak Garden, Rishikhola River etc. You can visit these places by renting a car. Lungchu is an ideal place for those who do not like the hustle and bustle of Cetin and just want to enjoy the solitude of nature. Bird lovers can go to the forest to see the birds. As it is located within the Ora Valley National Park, many species of birds can be seen here.
The best time to visit :
You can go to Lungchu through out year. But if you want to enjoy clear sky and clear view of the Kanchenjunga then you can come here in the month of October to March.
When you come to this quiet mountain village, you will feel very peaceful. There will be no difficulty in enjoying the serene beauty of nature sitting here as there is no noise around. Are you looking for a peaceful environment? Homestay in Lungchu may be the best address for you.
