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For a weekend getaway, avoid the crowds of Darjeeling and visit these 3 offbeat hill destinations
Sandy Verma | August 11, 2026 11:24 PM CST

Summer vacation is over, Puja vacation is still quite late. But the mind wants to go around. what to do Coming Saturday, August 15, is the Independence Day holiday. The next day is Sunday. With this, if you can take a day off, you can visit the mountains. Darjeeling's off-beaten-track 3 locations can be visited. Wondering?

NJP left Kolkata on Friday morning. After lunch in the pre-booked car SukhiyapokhriLeave for If you want, you can also take a shared car. As you climb up the hill, the surrounding scenery will change—instead of the hustle and bustle of the city, you will see green hills, fog, and quiet streets.

Sukhiyapokhri

It will be night to arrive. You can get up in the morning and spend a few hours in Sukhiyapokhri. Check out the mountain roads and view points. You can visit Jorpokhri nearby. In the afternoon, eat at a hotel there and leave for daylight Chota Mangwatowards The journey will take time due to the hilly roads, so it is better not to plan too much sightseeing.

Reach Chota Mangwa and check-in at the homestay. No more work that day, enjoy the time in peace. Take a walk along the mountain path, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Let's spend a pleasant evening with coffee-momo-thukpa.

From Chota Mangwa on Sunday morning when it was dark Ahladara go away The panoramic view of mountains, clouds and distant mountain ranges in the morning light is a wonderful experience. Kanchenjunga can also be seen if the weather is clear.

Come down from the mountain in the afternoon. It's best not to plan any major sightseeing after Sunday afternoon. On reaching NJP, have dinner at an eatery near the station. Take the train to Kolkata at night. Sleep all night on the train and come back to your city in the morning with a clean body and mind.

Skip Darjeeling: 3 Offbeat Hills for a Weekend Escape
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There are a few things to keep in mind when going to the mountains. Don't think about how many spots have been covered in this little time, enjoy the time as much as you can. If you can take the outside light and air to your heart's content, you can spend the next few days' closed life with its trust. Even getting a share car from NJP shouldn't be a problem. However, if the number of tourists increases during the weekend, it may face difficulties. So it is better to book the car in advance.


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