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Jhalong is an offbeat tourist destination in the state of West Bengal near Kalimpong. The place is increasingly becoming popular among adventure enthusiasts and those who are interested in nature vacations. The place is situated along the foothills of the Himalayas and there are numerous activities that you can engage in. The Jhaldaka River flows near the place and a hydro electric project has been started recently. The Dam is an excellent place for picnics and there are several such picnic spots that are located in the region. The reservoir of the Dam attracts many species of birds and this includes Kingfisher, Brown Dipper, Redstart, Laughing Thrush and some Water Fouls. Many of these hill birds cannot be seen in the any other place. Trekking is a popular activity in the region and the main routes lead to Tangta and Todey. Trekking along the mountain routes can be an exhilarating experience. You can also engage in fishing and angling in the rivulets and streams that dot the region. You can also take part in one of the organize village tours and this can be a good way to understand the culture of the people of the region. Cultural shows are also arranged for tourists.
Another major attraction of the region is Bindu Dam, which operates water supply to the project and serves as a bridge for crossing over to Bhutan. Cardamom Curing Centre and Godak are the other major attractions in the area. The best time to visit Jhalong is during the post monsoon season, in October and November.
Nearby Destinations in Jhallong :
Jhallong, situated near the Indo-Bhutan border in the state of West Bengal, is known for its scenic beauty. The destination attracts people interested in nature vacations and activities like trekking and hiking.
The main attractions of Jhallong are River Jaldhaka and the nearby Gorumara Wildlife Sanctuary. The other attractions of Jhallong are Godak, Cardamom Curing Centre and Bindu Dam, which acts as a bridge to reach Bhutan and supplies water to the Jaldhaka hydro-electricity project.
The reservoir of Bindu dam attracts rare species of birds like brown dipper, laughing thrush, kingfisher, redstart and different kinds of water fowls. Nearby attractions of Jhallong include Dooars, Jalpaiguri, Siliguri and Kalimpong.
Activities: Bird watching, short trekking to Todey and Tangta, angling at Jaldhaka, village tours, cultural shows etc.
How to reach Jhalong by railway : Jhallong does not have a train station, and the nearest station is Siliguri, at a distance of 108 - 110 kms approx from Jhallong. Siliguri has 2 train stations. They are Siliguri Jn and Siliguri Town.
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