Tinchuley

A BLISSFUL HILLSIDE HAVEN

WHAT’S IN A NAME

Tinchuley

Tinchuley is a popular rural destination located in Darjeeling Hills. Tinchuley as the name depicts
“Tin” meaning three and “Chulla” meaning Oven like structure formed with three peaks as seen from
the opposite hill. Tinchuley is one of the pioneers in establishing rural village tourism in the entire
Eastern India. Situated at an altitude of around 5600 feet above sea level, makes this place
pleasant to visit throughout the year. This hamlet borders Sinchel Wildlife Sanctuary on the
west and Peshoke Tea Testate on the north. This area has a wide range of flora and fauna from
mammals to birds and reptiles and plants etc.

Places of Interest

Barbotey Hanging Bridge

Barbotey Hanging Bridge is more than a 100 years old is now an abandoned suspension bridge connecting the two hills located in Poomong overlooking the narrow gorge and next to a huge banyan tree as the native name suggests “barr” meaning banyan and “bot” meaning tree.

Rangli Rangliot Tea Garden

Picturesque and manicured tea garden with beautiful contours of the hills ,visualising yourself rolling like the panda over the gentle slopes. It is located just below Takdah Cantonment.

Gumba Dara View Point

Spectacular view point overlooking the entire Himalayas providing a 180 degree panoramic view, just keeps you engaged staring at the mountains. It soothes eye with ever changing colours and hide and seek with the clouds in the midst of the mesmerising tea bushes.

Lamahatta Eco Park

A recently developed eco park inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamta Bannerjee which has an impressive landscaped garden with plants surrounded by gigantic pine trees and a watch tower overlooking the garden. You can further hike up the hill for almost forty five minutes to the sacred water body on the top, where you feel lost in the lap of nature.

Takdah Cantonment

Takdah Cantonment was formerly a military cantonment established around the 1910s by the British Government and later abandoned in the 1920s. This place boasts an Orchid center that has a variety of rare cymbidiums and other native plants. There are a lot of former officers’ bungalows and an officers’ club in Takdah. The Orchid center and the Club have been managed and governed by the Forest Department of West Bengal.

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Testimonials

Reviews from Tripadvisor

star rating  a family trip to this heavenly place is a must. Situated in between flora and fauna in the tinchuley village, this is the new and probably the best property therein... read more

Traventurre
March 9, 2021

star rating  A great hotel at a remote location. The rooms and the views were amazing. The hospitality is also very good. The owner and staff were very courteous. It is just... read more

himadrigorai
December 28, 2020

star rating  Location of the resort was good. Rooms were very good and clean.. Food, service and hospitality was good. The management was very helpful in arranging vehicles for local... read more

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November 5, 2023

star rating  Good place to stay. Staffs are very cooperative with good services. Food is also very good. One can visit many interesting spots from the hotel. Rooms should have tea coffee... read more

rana0608
November 27, 2021

star rating  One of the best resorts in North Bengal...I stayed in the mountain view room...Two sides of the room were fully glass...and if weather is clear...the whole Kanchonjungha range would be... read more

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January 22, 2024

star rating  We stayed here after leaving early from our previous place because it had problems. It was really supposed to be just a place to sleep.
We were treated... read more

patriciahT6888FE
May 5, 2022

star rating  This is a off bit location at NB. Basic amenities are available, good rooms, geyser, room heater, clean towel, clean bed sheet. Sufficient blanket, rooms are cozy , good view... read more

Subhadeep A
December 30, 2021

star rating  Nice resort in the lap of nature, the lush green woods surroud this beautifully crafted resort, Delicious organic food ,tea & drinks. Homely feel and taking care of every need... read more

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January 15, 2020

Reviews from Google

Rajarshi Datta
Rajarshi Datta
12:53 05 Dec 22
We stayed in the three bedded room which had excellent views. The Kanchenjunga peaks and the night sky was perfectly clear. They arranged a bonfire on request which was very pleasing. People should try this resort whenever they visit Tinchuley
sudip mukherjee
sudip mukherjee
08:05 04 Dec 22
If you want tranquility Ratna Vajra vatika is the right place!Excellent resort, well maintained, friendly staff and good food.You can see Kanchanjangha throughout the day and you can see mesmerizing sunrise from the room as well. Overall it was a 5 Star experience.
Sourav Roy
Sourav Roy
19:01 01 Dec 22
Great place to stay. Clean and fresh. Rooms are awesome. Staffs are really friendly. Bit far from market. Shopaholic peoples may get bored. Overall great.
Sagarika Sadhu
Sagarika Sadhu
11:13 09 Nov 22
Good resort and picturesque location. Great views through day and night Behaviour is good by hotel staff. Owner - Navin is very helpful with sight seeing. Pocket pinch on the higher side. Food is ok but tea is very nice. Wish to visit again.
Travel With Somukanka
Travel With Somukanka
19:16 12 Oct 22
Good location.One of the best properties in Tinchuley.Nice service.Rooms very clean.Owner Aunty is very sweet. She herself gifted my wife, chillies from her organic farm.Staff behaviour is very nice.
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