ALGARAH

Algarah is a small town located at a distance of 15 km east of Kalimpong in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. It lies at an elevation of 1,780 m (5,840 ft) and has a population of about 3,000. Most of the town's residents are ethnic Gorkhas. Algarah is famous for the remains of the ancient Damsang Gadi (Damsang Fort). It is said that the Lepcha king Gyabo Achuk had built this fort in 1690 with the help of spirits who brought the big round smooth stones from the Reshi river. And the remnants of the Fort still do exist if accompanied by a guide they will give you a historical tour all through the Damsang Fort. Algarah is well known for the birding mile that starts from Algarah to Lava. All religious people Hindu, Muslim, Tibetan, Christian lives in Algarah. Lava is one of the hotspots for Indian birdlife and beautiful monasteries and Log houses to attract the tourist. This distance from Algarah to Lava is 20 km.