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Lamahatta
Darjeeling, West Bengal 1985m
Best Time
Year round
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Lamahatta is a serene hill station nestled in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, perched at approximately 2,100 meters above sea level. This offbeat destination offers stunning views of the Kanyenjunga peak and surrounding tea gardens, making it a peaceful retreat away from mainstream tourist circuits. The village is known for its pristine natural beauty, cool climate, and traditional local culture.
💡Why Visit?
Lamahatta provides an authentic Himalayan experience with breathtaking mountain vistas, fewer crowds than popular hill stations, and excellent opportunities for trekking through rhododendron forests and tea estates. It is ideal for travellers seeking tranquility and cultural immersion in the Darjeeling hills.
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Quick Facts
RegionWest Bengal
CountryIndia
Altitude1985m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹250/day
🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Best months: Nov, Dec
Jul · Rain
This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 9°C to 17°C annually. Best visited during Nov, Dec. Avoid travel in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Jul
🌧️Rain
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Temperature15° – 20°C
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Rainfall767mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep due to extreme conditions.
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
- Local guesthouse
- Village homestay
- Basic lodge
🏨 Premium
₹3,000/night
- Mountain resort
- Tea garden cottage
- Comfortable hotel
✨ Luxury
₹8,000/night
- Luxury tea estate retreat
- Premium mountain resort
⛺ Camping available · ₹500/night
Local Cuisine
⭐ Momosstreet
⭐ Thukpalocal
⭐ Darjeeling Tealocal
⭐ Gundruklocal
Alu Parathalocal