 Jodpokhri
is a small rarely visited hamlet near
Darjeeling. The place lies on the road connecting Darjeeling
with Mirik at a distance of about
16 km from Darjeeling. 'Jod' means `a
pair` and 'Pokhri' means `a
lake`.
So obviously there are a couple of lakes
in Jodpokhri, which constitutes the center of attraction for
tourists due to its rich natural environ. The lake is one
of the very few places where you might get a glimpse of Himalayan
Salamander, a highly endangered species of reptile.
Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council has created
a nice tourist resort at Jodpokhri where naturebeyond can
arrange for your accommodation. You can also stay at West
Bengal Forest Development Corporation bungalow at Lepchajagat,
which is quite nearby. The town of Darjeeling is visible from
this place and an illuminated Darjeeling in the night makes
for a beautiful view from the bungalow.
You can also see the sunrise over Kanchenjunga
from your room at the bungalow.
Jodpokhri is close to the Indo-Nepal border
and tourists can go for a day visit to the Nepal's Pasupati
market nearby. |
