Food is basic, we do not offer anything luxurious or restaurant-like. The villagers will cook simple food and offer you the same. Breakfast consists of Roti sabji or Puri bhaji, lunch is normally of egg, rice and vegetables, and for dinner, we offer Roti with chicken, vegetables, dal etc.

There is no restaurant or similar facility here. Hence all accommodations are in the AP plan which means your meals are included in your accommodation package. There is a couple of small shops selling basic nick-knacks. If you require anything slightly out of the ordinary, you are recommended to bring it here.

Chatakpur is not a place for usual sightseeing around. However interested tourists may visit Darjeeling and the surrounding area which all are within a driving time of 1 to 2 hours from here. So you can stroll around the village and forest. Darjeeling town is about 1.5 hour drive. Rangaroon, Dawaipani or Lamahatta villages can also be reached at a similar time. On the other side, you can visit Bagora 45 minutes drive away and the Sittong area would take about 1.5 hours.

Chatakpur is a hilltop not far from Darjeeling town. This is the hill next to the famous Tiger Hill which is famous throughout the world for its great view of Kanchenjunga in the morning. Chatakpur offers almost the same view as it is very similar to tiger hill in terms of altitude and location. In addition, while you have to drive to Tiger hill in the early morning, Chatakpur is where you will stay overnight and can witness the morning sunrise right from your balcony.

Chatakpur is a forest village, it is located within the boundaries of the Senchal forest. Hence there are certain restrictions on activities that can be undertaken in the village. Most tourists visit Chatakpur to enjoy nature’s bounty and a great view of the surrounding area including an excellent view of Mt. Kanchenjunga range as visible from here on a clear day.

You are not allowed to enter the forest which can be risky. The forest is known to have a large population of leopards and bears among other animals. Hence venturing alone inside the forest is not recommended. There is a viewpoint on top of the village and close to Humro Home Phurba Homestay. This is the best vantage point for watching the mountains around. You can also go for a small walk around the village, one of the trails will lead you to a small lake inside the forest that the villages consider sacred.

Chatakpur is cold throughout the year. During summer you need to carry light woollens and during winter be prepared for sub-zero temperatures, especially during the night. The area is cloudy or misty for most of the day. Be prepared to deal with slight dampness and coldness here. Chatakpur is not accessible to tourists during the monsoon months. The forests and the homestays remain closed between the 15th of June and the 15th of September every year. This is also the time when you have the heaviest rainfall. Rainfall may arise any time of the year, snowfall occurs mostly between the end of December and January. Though snowfall here is not very common, the frost due on the grass and the tree leaves will announce the sub-zero temperature during the winter months.