Kharagpur

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      The moment we hear name of  the place Kharagpur, first and foremost thing that come in our mind is about IIT Kharagpur and railway station. It's quite obvious as  Kharagpur has been known as first Indian Institute of technology since May 1950. Also it has one of the largest railway workshops in India, and the third longest railway platform in the world (1072.5 m). It's an Industrial city located in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.              Kharagpur junction                    IIT KHARAGPUR          Name of this place as Kharagpur was given by its 12th king Mallabhum Dynasty, kharga malla. It's said that initially it was part of Hijli kingdom and ruled by oriya rulers under Gajapati kings of Odisha.       In 16th century this place was said to be a small village surrounded by a dense forest. Only habitant based over there was Hijli which was a small island village situated on the banks of the Rasalpur river in the delta of bay of Bengal. Later in the yea
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Lamahatta-a remote paradise

              Lamahatta a place of calmness and tranquility. A remote paradise offering a tranquil atmosphere.☺
            Derivation of the word lamahatta stands for lama+hatta where lama means "Buddhist monk" and Hatta for "hut"- which  stands for monk's hermitage.
   This place has got everything to attract people towards it. We can also quote it as "it's One of the most un-touched forest or place of earth."
         Inhabitants here are tribes like Sherpas, Yalmos, Tamangs, Bhutias and Dukpas.
    Most of us are not aware of this beautiful place situated near Darjeeling. Most of outsiders are not aware of this small village called "Lamahatta". Let's explore lamahatta.đź‘€
      Lamahatta is also known as one of the most romantic place of Darjeeling. It's a paradise for honeymoon couples along with all nature lovers.
       Lamahatta-kalimpong-darjeeling are the must visit Trinity of west bengal. This village was developed as a eco tourism spot in the year 2012. This place has got vast forest of pine and dhupi on one side of the road with an panoramic view of mt Kanchenjunga. Also this place has got some rare and exotic species of orchid.

Agriculture: farming and cattle rearing are the main sources of livelihood. 
    It's a must go place for all those people who are looking for some peace out of their city life chilling somewhere over the cafes with a sip of garden fresh Darjeeling tea which completely refreshes the ones.
    Deeper you travel, deeper it seems to drive you into somewhere in need of your soul. 
     Attractions:-Rungli Rungliot Tea Gardens
The Roadside Garden is one of Lamahatta’s major attractions. sprawling manicured garden on the roadside with many flowering plantations, pathways, small roadside stalls and a gazebo for prayers or meditation.
    As per localiets wind passes through the colorful prayer flag which helps in purifying the surrounding of that place as well soul which makes people feels refreshed.

Takdah or Dara Dokan
Misty meandering roads, chirping of the birds, nature trails passing through dense forests, sound and sight of fountain streams coming down the slope of mountains with every few steps and turns you walk – this is what Takdah is.

Orchid Center at Takdah
    This place has got an orchid centre where a variety of rare Himalayan orchids are cultivated.one of most visited and loved place by tourists.

The lush tea garden landscapes surrounded by mountains and Teesta flowing far below makes for a stunning ambience.

Monastery
The market area leads to a steep stairway beyond which you might have to climb several flights of stairs to reach up to the Monastery.

Language spoken :- bengali,English, Nepali and Urdu.



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