Dawaipani
Dawaipani (দাবাইপানি) is small Himalayan village in North Bengal
under fascinating Darjeeling district. The village situated in opposite hill of
Darjeeling town that is the famous for Tiger Hill. Dawaipani is located just 15
km away from Darjeeling town, nearest junction is Jorrbunglaw, just 7 km
away from this beautiful destination. The place where one can take the breath
on the lap of nature, village consists of only 135 – 150 houses. This village
is a paradise for bird lovers, bird watching is one of the best activity in Dawaipani.
This tiny
hamlet offers you a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga (Sleeping Buddha), and clear
view of Namchi, West Sikkim (Chardham or Samdruptse), and hazy
view of the Darjeeling town. Entire Darjeeling town looks like stars in galaxy
at night.
Dawaipani
meaning in local language is ‘Medicated water’, the name derived from local
river (Khola) which passes through the village. This village is surrounded by
few renowned tea estates like Glenburn Tea estate, Lamahatta Tea estate, Takdah
Tea estate and lush green pine trees.
Dawaipani
Himalayan Village
Dawaipani
village typical oven
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Accommodation in
Dawaipani
This small village is still virgin destination in
tourism map, only nature lover and bird watcher visiting this place, so this is
not well commercialized. Only few huts and village houses are there, local
people has started their room as homestay.
Our associate
homestay provides clean and cozy accommodation for nature lovers. This a small
wooden house located at top of the beautiful hamlet (about 6,480 ft above sea
level). You will feel like so close of mount Kanchenjunga, it’s visible from
every corner and every room of the homestay.
We also provide veg, non-veg delicious home cooked food.
How to Reach
Dawaipani
Nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB) and railway station is
New Jalpaiguri (NJP), well connected with Kolkata and other major cities of
India. Direct car/taxis are available from airport, NJP and Siliguri to Dawaipani
through NH 10. Total distance is around 70 kms from Siliguri and it will take
around 2-3 hrs. to reach. From tin mile take the right turn, which
will go straight down, very steeply winding and binding its way through the
dense pine forest. You also can reach Dawaipani from Darjeeling via Ghoom.
Best Season to Visit
Dawaipani
Dawaipani can be visited throughout the year, if possible avoid monsoon.
Always carry heavy woolen clothes when you are in Dawaipani.
Nearby attractions of
Dawaipani