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The nearest railway station to this location is New Jalpaiguri.
Located in North Bengal, this place is a 5,800-foot-high hilltop hamlet with stunning views of Kanchenjunga.
Are you planning a trip to an unusual destination during your Durga Puja holidays? There is a stunning destination where you can escape the hustle and bustle of country life and enjoy some tranquility. The name of this village is Mardiram.
Located in North Bengal, this place is a 5800 ft hilltop hamlet with stunning views of Kanchenjunga and surrounded by tea plantations. It is located within the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mahaldiram or Maldiram is an offbeat tourist destination known for its picturesque natural beauty, tea plantations and panoramic views of mountains and plains. The route to Mahaldiram is lined with lush greenery on both sides. Mahaldiram is located on a hilltop and surrounded by many tea gardens. The word Mahaldiram is derived from the word Lepcha. In the past, Mahaldi Falls flowed down a hill.
The main attraction of Mahaldiram is its unspoilt beauty. The main source of livelihood for the locals is tea plantations and terrace cultivation, and recently tourism has provided an additional source of income for the locals. The residents of Mahaldiram mainly cultivate ginger, elaichi and cinchona.
On a day trip from Mahaldiram, you can visit the nearest local viewing spots like Namthing Pokhri, Mungpoo, Bagora, Chatakpur, Dilaram and Tiger Hill. People can also take a walk around the village and learn about the lives of local villagers.
How to reach Mahadiram:
The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri. There are multiple trains to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station from Kolkata, Howrah and Silda. The nearest airport is Bagdogra. Mahaldiram is about 70 km from Siliguri or NJP railway station. It is about 22 km from Kurseong, 12 km from Shivkhola, 12 km from Latpanchar and 7 km from Sittong.
