Chatakpur : Secret Sanctuary of Mist, Mountains & Untamed Forests

Chatakpur located on 7,887 feet in the heart of the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary. This Himalayan eco-village where silence speaks stronger than the noise of the city. Just 7 KM from Sonada and 22 KM from Darjeeling, this offbeat gem. Chatakpur is accessible via forest roads, from which we can enjoy 360° view of Kanchenjunga and Rhododendron forests with bird songs. With only 28 families and population under 100, it is a place where clouds nestle in your teacup and stars blaze like diamonds.

Weather: When Clouds Dance on Kanchenjunga

High altitude of Chatakpur crafts a mood-shifting climate:

• October - April (Ideal): 8°C - 19°C, cobalt skies, and unobstructed Himalayan panoramas. Winter nights plunge to 5°C - pack heavy woolens! 
• Monsoon (June - September): Heavy rains (90% humidity) cloak trails in mist and trigger landslides. Avoid travel—roads become impassable, and the sanctuary closes.

Top Attractions: Where Wilderness Whispers

• Chatakpur Watchtower – Sunrise Over the Himalayas
• Kalipokhri – Sacred Forest Pond
• Senchal Forest Trails – Birding & Wildlife
• Village Life & Organic Farms
• Stargazing & Bonfire Nights

Reaching Chatakpur: An Adventure Itself

• From Darjeeling: 1.5-hour drive via Jorebunglow (avoid monsoons!).
• From NJP/Bagdogra: 3-hour drive through tea estates.

Connectivity Note: Mobile networks fade here-let nature be your Wi-Fi .