Todey and Tangata are two small villages in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, located in close proximity to Bindu village in the Neora Valley National Park area. These villages are home to the Tamang, Dukpa, and Bhutia communities and are known for their serene landscapes. The region is particularly famous for its cardamom and orange production. While tourism infrastructure is still developing and accommodations are limited, Todey can be visited on a day trip from Bindu or Jhalong, with the journey taking about an hour through Paren.
A major point of interest in Todey is a peaceful monastery in Tangata village, which is a center of attraction for visitors. The local Buddhist communities celebrate major festivals here, such as Losar, Loosong, Bhumchu, Saga Dawa, Lhabab Duechen, and Drupka Teshi. The area is also known for its medicinal plants, with a large medicinal garden called Chamelidevi Ayurvedic Garden. Additionally, there are two notable churches: the large St. Nicholas Church on a high ground and the smaller, century-old Church of North India cottage at a lower level.
Nearby tourist attractions include Bindu, located 108 km from Todey. It is a village on the border with Bhutan and is famous for the Jaldhaka Hydel Power Station and its dam, which is part of the first hydroelectricity project in independent India. The Jaldhaka River here forms a natural boundary between India and Bhutan. Visitors can also walk across a long footbridge to get a glimpse of Bhutanese territory. Trekking is another popular activity, with a challenging six to eight-hour climb to Rachella peak from Tangta. Rachella is known for its natural lakes, beautiful scenery, and diverse bird and insect life. On the return journey, tourists can visit Dabai Khola, a river with medicinal waters containing sulfur and other minerals believed to have healing properties for skin diseases.
