North Bengal and Sikkim is home to a number of exotic destinations, often ignored and unexplored. We decided to bring you the most stunning choices among these places that are offbeat in a way but extremely adventurous and full of amusement. The Dooars or Duars situated in foothills of the eastern Himalayas. We will provide you best experience throughout dooars. Explore www.dooarsecoviillege.com for details

Welcome to North-Bengal

North Bengal is truly a treasure hunt for the nature lovers, especially for those who are looking for a periodical escape from the hectic chores of the modern city life. Lying in the Northern half of the State of West Bengal and encircled by international boundaries of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, North Bengal offers a unique combination of varied landscape – from high mountainous region in the extreme north to the vast Gangetic plains in the extreme south.

The geographical diversity blended with the cultures of different

ethnic groups has placed North Bengal in the most treasured

tourist destinations in North-east India. North Bengal comprises

of six districts- Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Mirik, Kurseong, Lava /

Lolaygaon, Dooars.

Tourist Places in North Bengal

Dooars: The place where

nature has kept its doors

open. Derived from the word

'doors' (doors to Bhutan), this

region, located in the district

of Jalpaiguri. Lying in the

Himalayan foothills, Dooars

has great natural beauty. The

forests of Dooars like

Jaldapara, Gorumara and

Buxa, Mahananda Wild Life

Sanctuary etc, and other

places Bindu, Birpara, Chalsa,

Raskibil, Samsing, Malbazar

etc. Darjeeling: Darjeeling is a

town in the Indian state of

West Bengal. The town of

Darjeeling is the most

famous tourist destination

of the region. Darjeeling is

famous throughout the

world for the tea it grows

and the great view of

Kanchenjunga range of

mountains that it offers. The

common tourist

destinations of the region

include Lamahatta,

Kalimpong, Lava, Loleygaon,

Rishop, Pedong, Mirik etc.

Sikkim: Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the

Himalayan Mountains. The state borders Nepal to the west, Tibet

to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east. You can now visit

Gangtok, Rumtek and Tsongo Lake in East Sikkim, Pemayangtse,

Yuksom - Dzongri trekking route in West Sikkim and Ravangla in

South Sikkim. Even Lachen, Lachung and Yumthang in North

Sikkim including trekking to Green Lake. The landscape, history,

people and culture make a unique identity of each district in

Sikkim.

Lava: 32 km from Kalimpong

and situated at an altitude of

7200 ft. commands

panoramic view of Jelep La

and Rechi La passes. In a

short drive distance through

dense forest from Kalimpong

are tourist sports with

unspoiled idyllic

surroundings.

Lava is the gateway to the

Neora National park. Oak

and fir trees welcome the

visitors at Lava. Lava is

also known for its leaches.

During the rainy seasons,

vegetation around the

place gets covered with

leaches.

Common tourist places

around Lava include

Ratnarishi Gumpha, Neora

Lake, Silviculture Research

Center, and Chhangey Falls

trek to the Neora valley starts

from Lava.

Kurseong: Kurseong, (also called “Kharshang” in Nepali) “THE

LAND OF WHITE ORCHIDS”, is undoubtedly an attractive

tourist destination. It was in 1835 when the monarch of Sikkim

had gifted Kurseong to the British Empire. The name is said to

be derived from the lepcha word “KURSEONGRIP” referring to

small white orchids, prolific in the entire region. The quaint

little town is nestled in the birch of thick forests (approx 45kms

North of Siliguri and 30 kms south of Darjeeling). Nature plays

a vital role towards the picturesque beauty of Kurseong. The

Road from Siliguri to Kurseong runs through thick forests and

tea gardens where one can experience the fragrance of fresh

tea being processed along the roadside factories. Kurseong is

also nicknamed as school town as there are a lot of schools like

Goethals Memorial, St Helens, Victoria and Downhill that were

built during the colonial period.

Kalimpong: Kalimpong is the famous district of Darjeeling in

West Bengal state and it is located on a ridge which faces the

Teesta river of West Bengal, this place is a major tourist

location due to its imminence beauty. It is a renowned tourist

spot. Apart from natural glory the silent valleys of Kalimpong is

very rich in heritage and religion. Never miss to visit West

Bengal Tourist Places. The word Kalimpong means “Ridge

where we play” and ‘black spur’ in local tribal language.

Mirik: Mirik – a nest in the hills is West Bengal’s one of the hill

resorts at an altitude of 1767 metres with its own special

charms – 49 km. from Darjeeling and 52 km. from Siliguri. 1.25

km. Long lake is fed by perennial streams. A floating fountain in

the middle of the lake is a joy forever and very often you may

find the glory of Kanchenjungha reflected in the lake waters. A

rich forest with thousands of Cryptomaria-Japanica trees

clothes the slopes on the west. A 3.5 km. zigzag footwalk takes

you along the lake – a sleek foot bridge connects the garden on

the east with the woods on the west.

Airways: Nearest major airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB).

Darjeeling is 100 Kilometers, Kalimpong is 68 kilometers,

Lataguri is 90 kilometers, Buxa is 200 kilometers and Cooch

Behar is 230 kilometers from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) which is

served by regular Indian, Go Air, Kingfisher, Spice Jet and Jet

Airways flights from Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai and Delhi.

Roadways: National highway number 31A connects Sikkim

and Kalimpong to Siliguri; National highway 55 connects

Darjeeling and Kurseong and National highway number 31

connects Guwahati with Siliguri and it passes through the

middle of the Dooars connecting all the major places of Dooars.

Railways: Nearest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri

railway station (NJP). Darjeeling is 100 Kilometers, Kalimpong

is 95 kilometers, Lataguri is 90 kilometers, Buxa is 200

kilometers and Cooch Behar is 230 kilometers from New

Jalpaiguri railway station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB).

Railway stations at Darjeeling town, Kurseong, Malbazar,

Rajabhatkhawa, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar are also nearby but

the frequency of train is better from NJP.

Phone No

+91-983-069-4705 (India)

+91-916-317-1264 (India)

+91-900-700-8366 (India)

Email Id:

contact@dooarsecoviillege.com

Address:

AC-5 Roy Garden, Rajarhat,

Baguiati, Kolkata-700059,

India