The Salamander seen in Namthing Pokhari belongs to Tylototriton verrucosus, which is available only in India. It can be found during the month of July, August, and September. You can surely take pleasure in the spectacle of salamander. It is a distinctive and infrequent, tailed amphibian (Order: Urodela / Caudata) that is in jeopardy and kept safe under Schedule II part I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. It is a cornerstone species of the lentic habitats in the eastern Himalayas. It is a constituent of the primeval family Salamandridae, members of which were presumed to have existed in Europe from the Jurassic period. Though, small rock pools are not unfamiliar especially in the neighborhood of villages.
Concealing in the fissures between the large partly submerged boulders, the salamander shares its bay with quintessential mountain brook frogs as well as aquatic insects like Belostoma, Ranatra, Perla, Ephimeraand Anax. The salamander is the perfect example of camouflage and concealment and is quite challenging to be traced in the rock pool as it mixes with the water weeds.

Latpanchar is a comparatively new tourist destination situated at an altitude of 5000 ft above sea level on the hilly locales of Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary. It is situated within the Kurseong division of Darjeeling district.
Latpanchar is near the principal location of Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary. Among the animals spotted here are the uncommon mountain goat (serow), leopards, tigers, wild boars, gaurs, different species of deer and monkeys, jungle cats, porcupines, civets, monitor lizards, and snakes. Latpanchar is also reputed for the medicinal plants it produces.
Besides the natural views, Latpanchar has also earned fame among tourists due to its birding perspective. There are around 250 species of birds seen in the area including the Rufous Necked Hornbill. Bird lovers from all over India and abroad, visit Latpanchar to have a glimpse of some unusual avifauna.
Today tourism in the area has expanded beyond Latpanchar village to the adjoining villages like Selphu and Sitong. Together the place is one of the most picturesque tourist destinations of the region.

The queen of the hills is a Himalayan city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is globally famous as a tourist destination for its breathtaking view of Mt.Kanchandzonga, along with its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. One can have the complete view of the total Singalila Range along with Mt.Kanchandzonga, Bhutan Himalaya, and a part of Everest range from Darjeeling. The spectacular valleys, serpentine rivers and not to forget the lush green tea gardens are the outstanding features of Darjeeling. Apart from all these the principal attractions of these popular hill stations are Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Himalayan Zoo, Tiger Hill, Rock Garden, Batashiya Loop.