Visit to Sonada and exploring the Monastery | Places to visit in Darjeeling | Darshan Vlogs

Sonada is a census town in the Jorebunglow Sukhiapokhri CD block in the Darjeeling Sadar subdivision of the Darjeeling District in West Bengal, India. It is 17 km from Darjeeling town and 16 km from Kurseong. Mirik is 23 km away, Ghoom 8 km, Mangpu 8 km and Takdah 11 km. It lies on National Highway 55 connecting Darjeeling with Siliguri. Sonada Monastery, Tiger Hill, Chatakpur, Goreto Nalichour, Intek Ceder’s and Senchal Lake are some places of interest near Sonada. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) passes through this town and there is a DHR railway station here. There are several Tea Estate located in Sonada Valley: Oaks, Rungmook, Ceder’s, Milling, Moondakotee, Ringtong, Balasun, Margaret’s Hope, Kalej Valley. Balason River is best place for fishing where fish like trout is found in this region. Chatakpur Eco Village, 6km uphill from the town is a very beautiful place attracting many tourists from where sunrise can be seen. Check out the Gadgets that I use :