About Takdah Cantonment

Takdah Cantonment is a settlement located in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. It is one of the upcoming tourist centres of the Darjeeling hills. It is called Takdah, which literary means always covered, in one of the local folk-lore, as you would know when you visit the fog: you will never miss.

Takdah is an eco tourism destination and offers homestays and government guest houses for the tourists . Tourists can enjoy being amidst nature and in a totally eco-friendly environment.The accommodation is well equipped and offer all facilities. The experience is magical as being with nature is one of the best gift a man can get.

The best part of being in Takdah is to enjoy staying in Forest Bungalow. The relaxing atmosphere is contagious and compels one to be in sync with nature as it takes over. You can also go for long walks as the air is refreshing and view is faboulous. The drive to Takdah is one of the prettiest in the region and the locations is picture perfect with a reserve forest towering Cedar trees paving the way to the beautiful bungalow. You could just stroll through the jungle and view the himalayan peaks and valleys at a distance. You could also drag yourself out of your comfy chair and trudge up the surrounding hills to inhale fresh, crisp, bracing air.

You can also visit the Orchid Centre to see wide variety of orchids. There is also Teesta Valley Durbin, which is around half an hour ride by road. A visit to Takdah is incomplete without visiting tea estates like Geil Tea estate and Rongli Rangliot Tea Estate. These two tea estates are on the way to Teesta Valley Durbin.