If wishes are in the mind to stay one to two days in an unscented small hilly village adjacent to the jungle, then visit Dhotre in North Bengal. It is situated close to Singalila National Park under Darjeeling district. This place is known to a few of the North Bengal lover tourists. As it is a little bit popular now a day, a few of  Dhotrey Homestay, some small shops for regular belonging and some public vehicle for transportation are there. But still, the natural beauty of the place did not diminish. A lot of Pine trees make the place eye-catching. The stunning beauty of Kanchenzungha is visible from here in a clear sky which is the added attraction of Dhotre.

The village can be seen by a little casual walk. To gather some peace and concentration in the mind in a calm and quiet environment, some time can be spent in a local temple of Lord Shiva. Enjoy the beauty of the mountain range up to the eyesight from the nearby viewpoint. A lot of floating cloud is very charming in monsoon. The unforgettable beauty of the sunset from the viewpoint will definitely take place in the mind forever. The mind will be more refresh by hearing the chirping music of the variety of birds throughout the day. If there is a desire to see the variety of flower-like Rhododendron, Magnolia, or different type of orchids, then the ideal time to visit the place is in-between the month of March and May.

Sandakphu, Phalut trekking via Tonglu is also accessible from Dhotre. Another short trek with the combination of mountain and forest one can reach in a calm and quiet place Palmajua, though the motorable road is also available. But the thrill of trekking in the hilly-forest is more charming than a car. Rimbik or Srikhola can also be visited from there. One can meet with river Lodhma which is a little away. The movement of the hilly-river is always enjoyable. This river meets with the river Rammam. Famous Rammam Hydroelectric Power Plant can be seen there.

A traveler always likes to stay in Home Stay in the hill of North Bengal due to their neat and clean homely atmosphere and also for the great organic, delicious homemade cooked food. It is also a big chance to experience closely the hard struggle for the simple living of those people. This experience may give us a new way to live simply in our complicated city life.

Dhotre is 104k.m. away from Siliguri/ N.J.P. and can be reached through a shared car, though it is very much time-consuming. To enjoy the beauty of the hilly path properly, it is advisable to reserve a car. On the way from Siliguri/ N.J.P., one can take a break at Dudhia, a beautiful little hilly village. One can also take a tea break at Tingling's viewpoint. The beauty of nature can see from here. Reach Manebhanjang through Sukhiyapokhri via Pashupati Fatak at India-Nepal Border and Simana Basti. From Manebhanjang the road is full of green and very romantic. One the way just before the 10th mile a beautiful mountain water stream is worth visiting, especially in the monsoon. There is just 4k.m. away from the 10 Mile.