Peace and Quiet by the Jaldhka River

Kolkata

A popular tourist destination just 98 kms ahead from Siliguri renowned for its Hydroelectric Project. There is a beautiful forest bungalow in Jhalong beside the Jaldhaka River. Jaldhaka can be reached from Siliguri by a 3 hrs journey through Dooars plains. A small picturesque hill village on the Indo- Bhutan border. Jaldhaka is a little known tourist destination in lower Kalimpong foothills. The journey to Jaldhaka via Chalsa-Khunia-Chapramari is a fascinating one as the road passes through the beautiful teagardens, high forests, river valleys and small quiet villages. The valley of Jaldhaka, at 1500ft above sea level is a prospective tourist destination. Situated on the hill section of Gorubathan under Kalimpong Sub-division it is cut off from the rest of the district by a mountain ridge descending south-west from Reche-la and is separated from Bhutan by the De-chu or Jaldhaka River. Jaldhaka is a small township nearly 95 kilometers from Siliguri. Guest can visit the second phase of Hydro Electric Power Station constructed on the river Jaldhaka. It is a feast for the eyes and stimulating to the mind. From Bindu is enjoyable with stoppages at Sevoke Kali Mandir and Coronation Bridge. The drive is along the river Teesta for nearly 20 kilometers and the rest through the undulating slopes of Duars covered with lush green tea garden and forests. A visit to Todey at 1500 meters is enjoyable Tangtey and Parren is worth experiencing.For birding one can come across local birds like Pheasants, Cuckoos, Minivets, Flycatchers, Mynas, Orioles, Owls, Parakeets, Partridges, Sunbirds, Swallows, Swifts, etc. Samsing is nearly 90 kilometers from Siliguri via Chalsa and is situated beside Jaldhaka River; the main attractions are for scenic beauty, orange plantation and forest resort.

Jaldhaka, which is located at a 10 kms. driving distance from Paren, is famous for the Jaldhaka Hydel Power Station. Another popular destination is Todey, which is also a 10 km. drive from Paren. Tangta, 35 kms from Paren, is an uphill station, offering spectacular views of the surrounding hills and jungle. You can also visit Cardamom Curing Centre, located 14 km. away from Bindu and also the Gairibas Diascorrea Plantation, famous for nurturing the medicinal plants, especially Diascorrea. Located on the border area of India and Bhutan, Bindu few kilometers from Paren is a tourist hotspot, famous for the Bindu Hydel Power Station and the Dam. Tourists can also view the wonderful sight of the converging point of Bindu and Jaldhaka. On the way to Bindu, the spectacular sight of the Bhutan hills and the stunning landscape dotted with hamlets truly offers a visual pleasure. You can also organize a trip to Godak Village, located at a distance of 15 km. from Bindu, which houses a small river, spurting from a single rock.

Interesting Places at Jaldhaka:

Jhalong Hydel Project, Neora Valley, Dhauley Forest, Godak Valley, Parren Busty, Tshesi Sang, Dalgaon , DhapGaon, Chapramari, Watch Tower, Cardamom Plantation, Orange Orchard, Birding, Trekking

Communication:

Airways: The nearest airport is at Bagdogra, which is 2 to 3 hours drive from Bindu / Parren Busty. Bagdogra airport is well connected to Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati with daily flights. It is well connected with roads and railways with the neighboring places. Phuentsholling in Bhutan is 4 hours drive from Bindu

Railways: New Jalpaiguri railway station is the major junction. Though railway is not popular as a mode of transport in the area, yet there are a few railway station and the track passes through scenic sites. Important stations like Rajabhatkhawa, New Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Chalsa is near Bindu, Chalsa being the closest. One can travel till Chalsa by Train and then by car to Bindu via Chapramari.

Roadways: The main mode of transport in the area is roadways and is well connected to the rest of India. National Highway 31 is the main highway passing through Duars. Regular bus services provided by North Bengal State Transport Corporation and Assam State Transport Corporation and other private vehicles are also available, except during tourist season, when it is to be booked prior. Bindu is 115 kilometers from Siliguri, Gorumara is 75 kilometers from Siliguri, Chapramari is 68 kilometers from Siliguri, the Buxa Tiger Reserve is 200 kilometers from Siliguri and the Jaldapara is 124 kilometers from Siliguri.

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