The Kanchenjunga mountain range, in the local language means “the five treasures of snow”, consists of five main peaks. One of the specialities of Lepchajagat is that all the five peaks of the Kanchenjunga can be viewed from Lepchajagat. Particularly
Gurashey Forest Resort, near Sukhia Pokhri, is one of the new attractions on the misty heights of the Eastern Himalayas. The entire Kanchenjunga range can be viewed from the resort. At dawn and dusk, the mountains bathed in gold present
The Name Kurseong means 'The place of white orchids'. So as expected,you will find a myriad of white orchids growing in abundance in this area. The area is also full of beautiful tea gardens, forests and year round vegetation on
Another place is Ghoom Rock (1.5kms away and at an altitude of about 7,900 ft). This is also great for the views. You will find a massive rock here. The place offers wonderful view of the Balsan Valley. Ghoom Rock
'Jor' means two and 'pokhri' stands for a lake or water tank. The boundary of natural lake has been concretized with seating arrangements so that the visitors can enjoy the water area. There is a huge model of a snake
The Yiga Choeling Monastery popularly known as Ghoom Monastery was established in 1850. Located on hill top at 8000 feet and 7 kms from Lepchajagat, the Ghoom Maonastery is famous for its paintings and 15-feet high statue of the Maitreya
