Takdah, reputed for some of the best British heritage bungalows with beautifully maintained gardens. During the British period, Takdah was a prominent British Cantonment area and was also famed for its reputed tea gardens. The British heritage bungalows are located right in the middle of these tea gardens. The area is also a prominent attraction because of the forests of pine and cedar trees and beautiful orchid flower gardens. One can enjoy the panoramic view of the tea gardens with sightings of tea plucking activities carried out by locals of the region. The bungalows are older than over a century, but are well maintained and kept intact and also referred to as Kothis.
There are around 10 colonial British colonial bungalows at Takdah converted for the purpose of tourist stay. Some are converted into church or local schools. The bungalows were built between the years 1905 and 1915. The bungalow has been kept and restored well by the locals in its previous glory with upgraded modern facilities for tourists. 24 hour running hot & cold waters, geysers, western styled bathrooms, fireplace and kitchen with dining are the amenities provided here. There is a spacious English styled porch or covered area at the entrance to the bungalows where one can spend the evening watching the beautiful nature alone or with your family and friends. The food served by the kitchen is purely home cooked Indian , local Nepali cuisine and organic sourced from local markets. Guests may also request English breakfasts and other continental dishes.