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Takdah Tour Guide – How to Reach, Where to Stay and Why to Visit

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                               Weekend Getaways from Kolkata   About this blog: Takdah, located very near to Darjeeling has the best of mountains and heritage. The place was once a British cantonment area and thus has a number of old British bungalows. In this blog, we will share with you our experience of our visit to Takdah, how to reach, where to stay and other relevant details.     Takdah or Tukdah literally means ‘mist’ or fog in Lepcha language. True to its name,Takdah, a former British cantonment area near  Darjeeling  remains covered with mist for most of the time. Think of a dreamy place where the sun and clouds play hide and seek with glee and mist descends at its own will. There are foggy nature trails, blooming orchids, sounds of chirping birds and majestic mountain views. Takdah is all these and much more. Located at an altitude of 4000 feet, Takdah is...