Just a short distance from Darjeeling, Sittong is often referred to as the "Orange Valley" for its vast orange orchards.
Ahaldara, located near Latpanchar in the Darjeeling district, surrounded by lush greenery, provides amazing views of Kanchenjunga.
Chatakpur is a small, eco-friendly village in Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary. It's a quiet spot to see wildlife like bears and cheetahs.
Takdah, 28 km from Darjeeling, is a village with colonial-era bungalows from the early 1900s.
Lamahatta, just 23 km from Darjeeling, is a village surrounded by pine trees and peaceful views of Kanchenjunga.
Dawaipani, near Darjeeling, is a quiet village where you can see stunning views of Kanchenjunga from nearly every spot.
Tinchuley is just 26 km from Darjeeling, is a peaceful village surrounded by green hills, pine trees, and tea estates.