Hills · Jalpaiguri
Todey & Tangta
Orange orchards above the Jaldhaka
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India November to February for oranges and clear mountain views.
Location
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Known for
Hill Villages · Viewpoints
Best time
November to February for oranges and clear mountain views.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Todey & Tangta
Todey and Tangta are twin villages high above the Jaldhaka valley on the Bhutan border, surrounded by orange orchards, cardamom and pine.
In winter the slopes turn orange with fruit, and on clear days Kanchenjunga fills the northern horizon.
Why visit
- Winter orange harvest across the hillsides
- Kanchenjunga views on clear mornings
- Community homestays with mountain food
- Trails towards Bhutan-border ridgelines
Things to do & experiences
Orange orchard walk (Nov–Jan)
Sunrise Kanchenjunga viewpoint
Ridge trek
Homestay evening by the fire
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
New Mal Junction (85 km).
By road
Above Bindu on the Jaldhaka valley road.
Best time to visit
November to February for oranges and clear mountain views.
