Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from 300 to 3,000 metres (980 to 9,840 ft).

The total number of literate people in Algarah Bazer DIF was 1,449 (81.63% of the population over 6 years).

It is said that the Lepcha king Gaeboo Achyuk (Gyalpo Ajok; Wylie: rgyal po a 'lcog) built this fort in 1690 with the help of spirits who brought big round smooth stones from the Reshi river.

There are stories about some hidden treasures guarded by some kind of supernatural forces and also tunnels built by Achyuk.

There are many myths about Drukpas fearing to visit the place as it was believed that King Gaeboo Achyuk was killed by the Bhutanese by forgery.

Every year on 20 December, Lepchas from all the adjoining regions (Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Sikkim) come to Damsang Fort to celebrate the birthday of King Gaeboo Achyuk and to attend some auspicious rituals that is followed from generation to generation by the Lepcha tribes.

are available from Algarah to cities and towns like Kalimpong, Pedong, Rhenock, Labha, Rongli, Gorubathan, Siliguri etc.