Alluring Jorpokhri

On our way back to Darjeeling after a splendid trip to Mirik our chauffeur inquired if we were content with the excursion. I felt the panorama of the lake at Mirik encircled by hills covered with rich forest was much too congenial to ask for more. But on his insistence we agreed to visit Jorpokhri, a few killometres detour ; a place that was obscure to me then. On reaching Jorpokhri we were taken aback by the aesthetic beauty of the place we didn’t know about this place even though it was our fourth trip to Darjeeling.

The lakes are the main attraction of this place as you might have apprehended from its name, pokhri meaning lake. In and around the lake you can notice the swans contributing to the pulchritude of the place. I was enamoured of the untouched natural beauty of Jorpokhri. As you amble across the meadows you get a wide panoramic view of Kanchenzonga rising far above the clouds, which is truly breath taking. The town of Darjeeling is clearly visible. After dusk the well illuminated town is a sight to cherish.

You can enjoy the well defined snow capped peaks, the grassy meadows dotted with wild flowers, the lakes adorned with swans or just the romance and magic in the air. I assure that you would be absolutely enthralled with the magical quality that emanates from this place.

If you have tied the knot recently and are yet to disclose your unexpressed feeling to your new love of life, then certainly take a tour to this place

At Jorpokhri you can opt to stay either in the newly made tourist resort by the DGHC or the bungalows developed by the WBFDC. They offer astounding views of the Kanchenjunga range and also of the beautiful town of Darjeeling.

One can also visit to the Pashupati market which is at a few paces’ distance, though I don’t know whether it would be a bright idea to do so anymore. I regret not catching a glimpse of the Himalayan Salamanders which are said to frequent the place. It was compensated effortlessly by the beauty of the place which is alluring in a sober and soothing way. A place whose existence I was unaware of till not so long ago ago.