Chatakpur is a small hilltop forest village, 7km from Sonada. It is a dream destination for nature lovers. This hill, which is located within Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary and behind Tiger Hill, provides nearly 120-degree panoramic views of Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, Mount Kumbhakarna, Kabru dome with its associate peaks, Kabru fork, and Rathong. The scenery is magnificent. The majestic Mt Kanchenjunga and other snow-capped mountains of West and North Sikkim may be seen from here. The most attractive feature of Chatakpur is the breathtaking sunset and sunrise from the watch tower. It's similar to watching the sunrise from Tiger Hills, but more private and less crowded. There is a sunrise observatory where you can see a wider and more panoramic view. Huge pine trees grow up to the steps of the pine forest on one side of the hill. This location is suitable for people of all ages. It's a charming, quiet spot for a quick getaway to relax in the surroundings or a short hike to a Forest Dept.-approved location.

How to reach The shortest route from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station or Bagdogra airport is to go towards Kurseong (via the Hill Cart Road, or through Rohini Road), and then further up (towards Darjeeling) via the Hill Cart Road, and at Sonada, take a right along the Forest Office Road, which eventually meets Chatakpur Road. Chatakpur is about 6km from Sonada. It takes roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach Chatakpur from NJP or Bagdogra. The route from Sonada runs through wooded areas and is quite difficult to navigate. Although this is the quickest route and is often used by local vehicles, the road is in poor condition. You should strive to avoid using this path. Best time to visit Except for the monsoon season (July to mid-September), when it is not feasible to explore the jungle, you may visit Chatakpur all year. During this period, the tourist eco village resort is closed. Winter may be quite chilly from November through February. If you are lucky, you may experience snowfall too. So, carry appropriate winter gear during this period.