Just 62 kms. from Siliguri town, Lindin Gaon is a sleepy village guarded by forests and farmlands, somewhere in the middle of nowhere. If you are looking for a peaceful hideout far from the maddening crowd in the Himalayas with opportunities of bird watching, trekking and long-lonely walks through villages, Orange Orchards and Tea Gardens, then Lindin Gaon should be your choice. Being close to Takdah, Tinchuley and Lamahatta, day trips can be made to the local attractions of these destinations like Orchid Center, Lamahatta Park and Gumbadara View Point.
Lodging and dining facilities in Lindin Gaon
Our homestay at Lindin Gaon has 04 rooms, which can accommodate around 16 guests. Surrounded by forests, orange orchards and terraced farms, the Lindin Homestay is equipped with modern facilities like comfy beds, attached western bathrooms and a common balcony with panoramic views of verdant hills and vales. The homestay arranges for bird watching tours, short treks and serves sumptuous food in its dining room.
Lindin Gaon Photo Gallery
Things to do in Lindingaon
Apart from enjoying a short trek to the waterfall from our homestay, bird watching in the surrounding forests of Lindin Gaon is one of the most preferred activities here. Also, hiking in the tea gardens, orange orchards, monastery visits, taking village walks and arranging barbecue in the evenings can be enjoyed while staying at Lindin Gaon.
How to reach Lindin Gaon
The nearest rail head of Lindin Gaon is New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and the nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB). You can take taxis or shared cars from NJP or IXB to Takdah and hire cars from Takdah to the homestay. Also, pick-up and drop service are provided by the homestay.
Best time to visit Lindingaon
You can visit Lindin Gaon anytime of the year. Winters are ideal for bird watching and hiking while the cool weather of the summer is just perfect for you if you want to escape the scorching heat of the plains. The nearby waterfalls are most vibrant during the rainy season.
Places to see in Lindin Gaon
This little village is home to several farming communities who grow Cardamom, Rice, Vegetables and other cereals in their terraced fields throughout the year. Guarded by deep forests on one side and terraced farms on the other, Lindin Gaon will surely qualify for your lookout of a serene destination untouched by mass tourism where you can spend a few days in peace and tranquillity. A short trek from our homestay would take you to a waterfall hidden deep in the forests and you can also enjoy hikes within the nearby tea garden of Runglee Rungliot and backyard Orange Gardens.
Attractions around Lindin Gaon
Around 04 kms. away is the erstwhile Takdah British Cantonment area which is replete with British era bungalows, parks, churches and Orchid Centres. A few kilometres ahead lies the village of Tinchuley amidst Pine Forests and a slight de-tour from Tinchuley would take you to the recently-made Lamahatta Park. Another major nearby attraction is the Gumbadara View Point, from where you can catch a panoramic view of Mt. Kanchenjungha over the endless stretches of Tea Gardens crisscrossed by winding roads.
