TABAKOSHI, DARJEELING DISTRICT

• Weekend Tour

Tabakoshi tea village is a small hamlet on the lap of the nature at an extreme remote location near to Mirik. Tabakoshi is situated at a distance of few kilometers from the Mirik road. The Gopaldhara Tea Estate, the orange garden and the rocky bed of the Rangbhang River is an additional compliment of Tabakoshi.

Tabakoshi tea village is a small hamlet on the lap of the nature at an extreme remote location. And this ultimately turns out to be a fantasied location after the long tired journey. The much awaited offbeat destination Tabakoshi Mirik is still being devoid of proper popularity. Thus, retaining its naturistic beauty to the fullest rather than most of the popular destination sites of North Bengal.

Very true to say, the route to this destination is unfamiliar even to few locals of Mirik. And this leads to a dilemma whether of being on the correct route. But fortunately, the route to Tabakoshi can be spotted, a few kilometers taking a right turn from the Mirik Bazaar.

The roads through high mountains crosses the entire valley through the wide land filled young tea leaves popping from between the garden. The view of  Tabakoshi tea village rejuvenates one’s mind and soul through its luscious, emerald throughout the place. The roads turns better and the cool breeze moving, lets one feel fresh. The journey through the clean polished roads becomes soothing and automatically relieves out stress and anxiety.

The Tabakoshi tea village is guarded by mighty hills all around it and the land being at the center. The Rangbhang River with its rocky river bed flowing through the heavenly location adds to more charm. An old iron bridge hanging over the river allows one to stare at the waters flowing without a destination. Travelers can even spend a wholesome time near the river bed picnicking or camping during the darkest hours. The place being less crowded regains its purity to the fullest.

Needless to say the Tabakoshi tea village contrasts with those of the other places. An effortless activity for the travelers to take an evening stroll with sight of foggy clouds or an early morning walk with the sun emerging. The curving roads through the hills, the luscious tea garden of Gopaldhara Tea Estate turns perfect to spend time. The orange orchards during winter gets covered with juicy bright oranges, is popular among the tourists. The Shiv Temple beside the river is also a place of sight-seeing for the devotees. The large swimming pool across the road near the old iron bridge, surrounded by the brooding hills is complete relaxing.

A recently discovered untouched beauty of North Bengal, Tabakoshi Mirik is among one of the best places to dive into before it gets tarnished. There are few homestays to provide with comforting and peaceful stay for their guests. The atmosphere of the homestays are excellent with a variety of facts to know about the offbeat destination. Come and explore the unspoiled edge of nature and spend a pleasurable day or two with friends and family.

WHEN TO GO TABAKOSHI

The small hamlet of the luscious tea gardens and The Rangbhang River flowing through rocky bed can be traversed throughout the year. But the best time to visit the place is during the months of August–December. And enjoy the beauty of such an unknown offbeat destination to the fullest.

HOW TO REACH TABAKOSHI

Tabakoshi Mirik, can be traversed from NJP to Mirik taking shared cabs or either traveling through personal cars as well. After reaching Mirik travelers need to change their shared cabs and book directly to Tabakoshi. A right turn after a journey of few kilometers will lead the way to Tabakoshi.

THINGS TO DO IN TABAKOSHI MIRIK

Tabakoshi is a perfect place to spend few days within the lap of Mother Nature. Travelers plans for sight-seeing to Mirik which is very near to Tabakoshi, Bunkulung, or a nearby Shiv Temple close to the river. The authorities arranges for trekking through the charming tiny tea plants of the garden. On request by the tourist, then they take to the border areas of Nepal and a few distance into their territory. They can also request for River Camp which the Homestays arranges and charges an extra amount. It is also said that the travelers can opt for fishing in the Rangbhang River with their fishing rods ready.