Book a Taxi from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) to Latpanchar

How to Travel from NJP to Latpanchar

Situated at an elevation of 550 ft, Latpanchar is a mesmerizing mirror of natural beauty. It is the highest point of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary with a magnificent view of the Teesta River and green forests around it. The place is an offbeat destination, but recently gaining popularity among tourists due to the birding activities and a thick air with a fragrance of flowers.

Surrounded by dense mixed wet forest, Latpanchar is a less trodden village with a little population. And it is an ideal place for them who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and want to spend some time close to nature. Now if your plan is to start your journey from NJP, you have come to the right place as we are going to discuss the possible mediums needed to reach there. But first, let's talk about the attractive places the hamlet has to offer.

Places to Offer in Latpanchar

Alpha Dara View Point is one of the attractive places in Latpanchar. Experience the scenic beauty of surrounding valleys, the peak of Mt. Kanchenjunga and enjoy the scenic view of Teesta River flowing as far as Haldibari.

Latpanchar can be called a bird's paradise as it is full of various birds. Enjoy the beauty of 240 various species of birds such as Burn Swallow, laughing thirst, Sunbird, Scarlet minivet, Minla, Eagles, Woodpeckers, Kingfisher, Robin, Rufous Necked Hornbill, etc.

Get a chance to see a mysterious reptile named salamander which was even present in dinosaur's age. Try to look at this reptile closely and wonder about what makes them unique.

Namthing Lake is another attractive place in Latpanchar. The atmosphere of the lake is enough to soothe your mind and heart. Surrounded by dense pine trees, this lake is the home of different type of beautiful birds and the mysterious salamanders.

Now if you have finally made your mind to visit this mini heaven of Earth, let us describe how to travel from NJP to Latpanchar, NJP to Latpanchar taxi fare first.

NJP to Latpanchar by Road

Bus service is not available from NJP to Latpanchar. As a result, one might find it difficult to travel to this particular place. Shared jeeps or taxis are available from Siliguri only. After reaching Siliguri, you have to take a shared taxi to Kalijora. Siliguri to Kalijhora taxi fare is not much but you have to bear a lot of hassles. From Kalijhora, you have to get a shared taxi again to reach Latpanchar.

To travel from NJP to Latpanchar, a private or pre-booked car is the right choice. NJP to Latpanchar car fare is high if you do not pre-book them. Some of them only go to Kalijhora. From there, you again have to take a car. The journey is quite troublesome but if you opt for our car rental service to travel from NJP to Latpanchar, we will pick you from NJP and will drop you at your desired place in Latpanchar. And the car fare from NJP to Latpanchar is also quite cheap here at Himalayan Wheels.

NJP to Latpanchar by Train

You cannot go by train from NJP to Latpanchar as Latpanchar has no railway stations. The nearest railway station of the village is New Jalpaiguri Junction which is approximately 45 km away. From here you can avail Himalayan Wheels car rental service to reach upto Latpanchar.

NJP to Latpanchar by Air

Traveling from NJP to Latpanchar by air is also impossible, as there is no airport in Latpanchar. The nearest airport of the village is Bagdogra and the distance between them is approximately 49 km.

Finally, you have come to know all the details related to traveling to Latpanchar. We have even informed you about the problems you are going to face while traveling. The unavailability of buses or shared taxis is a huge drawback. And that is why to solve your problem we have introduced a car rental service from New Jalpaiguri. All you have to do is that just pre-book our car and we will be there to pick you up.

Returning from Latpanchar is not a problem too. Himalayan Wheels also has a car rental service directly from Latpanchar to NJP. So, why are you waiting? Make a plan to visit this mesmerizing Hamlet soon with your near and dear ones.