Nok Dara is one of the picturesque offbeat rural destinations just about 28 km of the main town of Kalimpong. Far from the tourists rush, Nokdara in Kalimpong is flourishing rapidly as a famous tourist destination. The term “Nokdara” derived from a Lepcha word “Nok Hlo”. In Lepcha Nok means Black, foggy or cold whereas hlo means hills. Moreover, the name of the place “Nokdara” was particularly given by the local Nepalese where “Dara” means hills. Nokdara is located between Lava and Lolegaon, two popular tourist destinations in Kalimpong, this new tourist destination offer stunning views surrounded by mountains and jungles. The entire Nokdara tourist center has been built on a total land of two and a half acres. The lake has been created over an area of ​​about 10,000 square meters. Lovely gardens and lawns have also been created next to it. Incoming tourists can sit and enjoy boating on the lake.