26 kms from Darjeeling town and only 17 kms from Jorebungalow, Ghoom there is a pristine mountain village located at an altitude of 7887 feet within Senchal Wild Life Sanctuary - CHATAKPUR. The picture postcard like village is surrounded by the mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga on the north and the undulating green valley together with the meandering river gorge of Relly Khola on the south. The small village has a population of around 100 people only. The terrace cultivation of organic crops and the shrubs and medicinal herbs acquired from the forest, form the means of livelihood of the locals. Majestic views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, lush greenery, forest trails and wooden cottages make the place an ideal destination for those seeking peace and tranquility in the Himalayas.
Chatakpur is located at a distance of around 16 kilometres from Jorebungalow that lies on Siliguri-Darjeeling Road and 7 kilometres from Sonada. You need to go through the Hill Cart Road and enter the jungle trail, in order to reach Chatakpur.