Shelpu

Shelpu Bazar is a small place located in north-east part of Kurseong Town.
Address: P.O. Shelpu, Via Salugara,
Darjeeling, WB, India 734008

Coordinates: 26°56'36"N 88°23'58"E

Places to see:
1. Aahal Dara: A beautiful picnic spot, from where you can see the entire range of Mt. Kunchanjunga, Kalimpong, Sikkim, Teesta and Riyang Rivers and plains of Siliguri and Jalpaiguri.
2. Namthing Lake: A historical lake whrere you can found one of the rare species of amphibian called Salamander.
3. Sun rise view point.
4. Shelpu is also good place for hikers,trekkers and bird watchers.
5. Other attractions: Orange gardens, Cinchona plantations and many more.

How to reach: There are daily taxi service available from Shelpu to major towns of Darjeeling District like Siliguri (40 kms), Kurseong (35kms), Kalimpong (approx 50 kms) and Darjeeling (approx 40 kms)