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Chota Mangwa- Perched amidst the orange orchards overlooking the stunning Mt Kanchenjunga and Kalimpong valley is a quaint hamlet tucked away in the hills of North Bengal called Chota Mangwa or Chota Mangmaya (as many locals call it). Travelers are attracted to this relatively newfound destination Chota Mangwa located on a ridge at the top of the Mangwa hill for its surreal beauty and serene ambiance. In the Lepcha language, the meaning behind the place name is "A small place of finger millet".
Chota Mangwa is an Eco-friendly village with extremely friendly and down-to-earth people whose hospitality is sure to swell the heart of all travelers. Located 35km from the Queen of Hills Darjeeling town Chota Mangwa provides a great atmosphere that is untainted by the polluted air to detox you away from the maddening city life. Surrounded by the luscious green hills of Kalimpong, Darjeeling, and Sikkim Chota Mangwa is making its way towards being one of the most favored destinations on the list of travelers. From Chota Mangwa travelers can savor an unparallel view of the majestic Mount Kanchenjunga and the beautiful meandering Teesta River. The spectacular sunrise is also equally admirable which has left many of its visitors spellbound.
A trip to the orange orchards at Chota Mangwa to see the oranges in full bloom, pick them and enjoy orange juice fresh from the orange garden is an experience worth a lifetime. Apart from offering the pristine view of the snow-capped mountains and the meandering River Teesta, travelers can gain access to a few sites which may hype the interest of visitors. Tourists can take a trip to the nearby village of Tackling to view an age-old monastery. There is also a Tibetan Medical center in nearby Takdah. You will also surely fall under the spell of the stunning view of Rungliot Tea Estate at Takdah. You can also visit the small orange juice-making factory at Lopchu, a cozy pristine hamlet across the hills.

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