Mirik

Location / area / altitude / elevation / importance / history / temperature / climate / entry fees / photography tips / travel tips / guide / timing of MirikWest Bengal, India
Mirik is pleasurable all through the year. The variations in temperature in Mirik range between 13 and 30 degrees in winters and summers correspondingly.The hill resort of Mirik is positioned 52 km. away from Siliguri at an elevation of 1,768m in the Eastern Himalayas.Mirik the youngest hill station of India, is built in the region of a 1.25 km long natural lake. The miraculous hill resort is situated close to Siliguri in the West Bengal state of India.
things to do /see / wildlife / birds / birding / flora / fauna / waterfalls / jungle / visitor Centres / boating / trekking / trek routes / map / temples / orange orchards / tea garden / estate / cardamom plantations / sight seeing / lakes in and around Mirik
The serene and peaceful hill resort of Mirik boasts of a number of nature spots. The natural flowers, exquisite lake and affluent forests of Cryptomaria Japanica trees create Mirik emerge as a tropical ecstasy. Mirik is enclosed by tea estates, orchards of oranges and cardamom plantations. There is a suspended fountain in the central point of the lake and a charming small footbridge linking the flower garden on the eastern bank to the deeply forested ridge on the west. The lake has the provision of boating facilities.

The position is merely 49km from Darjeeling and 52km from Siliguri and people can reach from either place rather effortlessly. This place is 1767 meters over the sea level and has a comparatively thin population of about 15,000 people. A comparatively latest tourist destination, Mirik was incorporated in the tourist map of Darjeeling District barely in the 1970s. Mirik has all that it takes to magnetize tourists. This place is encircled by forests, flowers and is a exceptionally peaceful situate, which attract the tourists repeatedly.
There are quite a lot of spots of tourist attention in the hill station of Mirik

Sumendu Lake at Mirik is a man created lake which attracts tourists in Mirik. The Sumendu Lake has the wrapping in forested ridge along with a flower garden and has a perched fountain in its central point. The Sumendu Lake is idyllic for actions like boating and fishing.
 Singha Devi Temple : In close proximity to Sumendu Lake there is a temple of Singha Devi or the Devi Sthan. One ought to visit the temple that attracts lots of tourists.
 Deosi Dara is a classic spot in Mirik that must be called on to grab some picturesque vistas of the plains, hills and towering peaks in and around Mirik. In the same way Rameetay Dara is superlative for watching the extravagant sunset and the sunrise above and beyond the mountains and plains of Mirik. One may even explore Kawlay Dara for several more breathtakingly striking views of Mirik
Rai Dhap One can get contentment from picnic at the same time as in Mirik or at Rai Dhap. Rai Dhap has a miniature lake that is the resource of potable water in Mirik.
Kawlay Dara view point One can enjoy a comprehensive view of the plains in addition to the snow capped mountains from this viewpoint. The sunrise and sunset from here is a visual amusement. The viewpoint is nearly 30 minutes walk from the tourist focal point.
Helipad and Swiss Cottage The hilltop helipad presents a panoramic sight of Mirik and the Samendu Lake. 
Devi Sthan The minute temple, positioned under dense undergrowth of the 'dhupi' forest, is well thought-out very sanctified by the local.

Mirik as well offers the astounding vista of the Kunchenjunga and the extra Himalayan peaks that capture everyone's heart and consecutively gets confined in the cameras. At a remoteness of 30 km from Mirik is a perfect picnic mark of Dudhia whose exquisiteness attracts numerous tourists and lovers of nature. For the adventure lovers treks from Mirik to Sandakphu, Phalut, Kurseong via Balasan River and Namsu are achievable.

How to reach Mirik
by air: The airport adjoining to Mirik is in Bagdogra at a aloofness of 55 km.
by rail / train : The broad gauge railhead at New Jalpiaguri caters to the rail transportation to Mirik but is 60 km away from the hill resort.
by Road / local transport: The outstanding road network links Mirik with other significant places like Bagdogra, Siliguri, Kurseong and Darjeeling. 

Accommodation / tariff / booking / charges / facilities / availability / address / reviews of budget / luxury / top rated / star / heritage hotels / jungle resorts / huts in Mirik
Accommodation is straightforwardly available at Mirik. One may take one’s pick from the lots of hotels, tourist lodge, tourist hostel and tourist cottages in Mirik. 

For booking / package tours / contact / address / tour operators / travel agents  in Mirik West Bengal Tourism Centre 3/2, Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag, Dalhousie , BBD Bag East, B B D Bagh,
Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, 033 22103199‎, 22485168‎ , 22485917‎

Birding Tours in Duars Region




Duars or the entryway to the hills of Nepal and Bhutan and northeast India is the region where Gorumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is positioned in West Bengal. The area situated in the Himalayan foothills has enormous natural attractiveness and is home to several of the most wide-ranging flora and fauna. Whereas the Gorumara National Park sited on the bank of rivers Murti and Raidak has vegetation of reverie grasslands intermingled with savannah woodlands, Chapramari is further of woodland with exceedingly tall trees and substantial canopy cover.

Above and beyond the One-horned Rhinoceros, the fauna of the area comprise of Asian Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, and diverse species of deer. Lowland bird species dictate and one is likely to witness Black Stork, Common Merganser, Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Dollarbird, Green-billed Malkoha, Asian Barred Owlet, Barred Cuckoo Dove, Pompadour Green Pigeon, Thick-billed Green Pigeon, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Black Baza, Collared Falconet, Black Stork, Lesser Adjutant, Long-tailed Broadbill, Maroon Oriole, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, Greater Racket Tailed Drongo, Blue Rock Thrush, Rufous-bellied Niltava, White-rumped Shama, Northern Hill Myna, Sultan Tit, Black-crested Bulbul, Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker, Streaked Spider hunter in the region.

Nearest Railhead:

New Jalpaiguri for Eastern Duars (Garumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary) and Alipurduar/Coachbehar for Western Duars (Buxa Tiger Reserve). The Central Duars (Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary) can be taken admission equally suitably both from Alipuduar Junction and New Jalpaiguri.For Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary New Jalpaiguri or Alipurduar/Coachbehar is the adjoining entry-point.
Nearest Airport: Bagdogra

Traveling time required:

Garumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary: Two hours drive from New Jalpaiguri and two and half hours from Bagdogra.

Buxa Tiger Reserve and Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary: One and one and half-hour from Alipurduar and Coochbehar correspondingly. It takes three hours to reach Jaldapara from New Jalpaiguri or Bagodogra.

Accommodation:

Garumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary: Our own Garumara Jungle Camp at Mangalbari, Chalsa. There are few small and basic hotels in Lataguri, which is approx 20 kms from the park. Sinclairs Resort at Chalsa hilltop is the only luxury hotel.
Buxa Tiger Reserve: Gracy Lips tourist lodge at Rajabhatkhawa is a sparkling, basic family-run hotel.

Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary: Hollong Forest Lodge, inside the park or Government Tourist Lodge at Madarihat nearly four km from the park.

Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary: Day birding is as well probable from Siliguri, which is 8km from Siliguri.

Help Tourism Office Addresses & Contact Information

Siliguri :
Malati Bhawan (1st Floor)
143, Hillcart Road
P.O. Box :67
Siliguri - 734001
District - Darjeeling
West Bengal, India.
Cell : +91-94340 46891
Tel : +91-353-2535893
Fax : +91-353-2532313
E-Mail : siliguri@helptourism.com, helptourism@satyam.net.in

Kolkata :
Sadananda Kuthi (1st Floor)
67A - Kali Temple Road
Kalighat, Kolkata -700026 India.
Cell : +91-98310-31980
Tel : +91-33-24550917,
+91-33-24549719
Fax : +91-33-24854584
E-Mail : kolkata@helptourism.com,
asit.helptourism@gmail.com

How to reach Mongpong , Dooars , West Bengal

Distance of Mongpong from Siliguri 35kms

Nearest Airport : Bagdogra 40kms 
Nearest Railhead : NJP 35kms, Local Station - Sevok
District Head Quarter: Darjeeling


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Mongpong
Hotels in Mongpong

Hotels / resorts in Mongpong , West Bengal , India

booking / tariff / charges / accommodation / address / reviews of budget / luxury / general / city / top rated hotels / mountain / hill resorts / cottages / home stays / Forrest department rest houses in Mongpong , North Bengal

Because of insufficient accommodation to provide the mounting rush of tourist in Mongpong an early affirmation is required to avail the room mainly during the period April May and October November.
Nature and Wilderness Resorts- Mongpong
The department of Forest provides the solitary accommodation in the Wilderness Resorts where a four roomed bungalow along with two separate cottages are offered for tourist.

For Further Information: West Bengal Tourism Centre , 3/2, Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag, Dalhousie , BBD Bag East, B B D Bagh, Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, 033 22103199‎ , 22485168‎ ,  22485917‎

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Things to see / do in Digha beach , East Medinipur West Bengal

Beach activities / sun bath / water sports / swimming / sea foods / restaurants / marketing in Digha

The ideal place for a plunge safe and sound is at old Digha. Cross the Sea Hawk hotel and carry on. About 5 minutes walk will take to the beach in the course of Jhaubans. The beach at this point is of flat with superficial depth. Beer is by and large served at the beach by the inventive locals who would acknowledge payment later by visiting you to the hotel.One can have a sunbath safely on the silvery bitches of Digha or play a game of beach Volley ball at the best sea beach of Bengal.

Souvenirs / gifts of Digha / things to buy in Digha For souvenir and gifts Digha offers stuff made up of seashells and further local materials on the seashore itself.Next there is availability of the well-known hand woven mats that are prepared from weeds which are obtainable in multiplicity of colors.Whilst shopping at Digha the tourists just cannot leave out the so very renowned cashew nuts.

When / best time / season to visit Digha Digha can be visited for the duration of any season throughout the year. One can carry out a tour from Kolkata to Digha for expenses a squat vacation. The expanse of this trendy tourist spot of West Bengal is nearly 185 km from Calcutta city. The prior name of Digha was Beercool.

Things to see in and around Digha : New Digha Beach, Talsari Beach, Temple at Chandaneswar,

Entry fees for Marine Station /Aquarium of Zoological Survey of India , Digha , West Bengal.
This is probably the finest outfitted marine aquarium in India, but the collections of specimens are rather pitiable. Some local ordinary fishes are kept in this massive aquarium. There is no entrance fee for the aquarium as on November 2005.

For further information contact :West Bengal Tourism Centre , 3/2, Binoy Badal Dinesh Bag, Dalhousie, BBD Bag East, B B D Bagh, Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, 033 22103199‎, 033 22485168‎, 033 22485917‎

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How to reach Digha from Kolkata

By Air: Digha is straightforwardly accessible. To reach beach resort you may land at the airport of Kolkata which is connected by domestic and international flights in India.

By Rail / train : Kharagpur and Kolkata provide the way out for the rail transport with other cities of India.and is directly connected with Kolkata.

By Road / local transport : All the way through by road Digha is well connected with West Bengal State Transport / luxury / Volvo bus service from Kolkata to Digha , Bradhaman, Durgapur, Suri, Bankura, Jamshedpur and many other places.

Lachung Lachen North Sikkim Tourism , India


Lachung

Basically a Tibetan village with an exclusive local and conservative self government body known as the Zumsa, Lachung is situated at an elevation of 9000 ft higher than sea level. Lachung is the ultimate village in North Sikkim well ahead of Yumthang and has emerged as a tourist destination for the reason that of its natural surroundings and the status of Yumthang valley that is just about 24 kilometers away from here.

Lachung is more or less 110 kms from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, the thoroughfare to Lachung passes in the course of several of the most stunning but complicated terrain in Sikkim full of pictorial waterfalls and grand views. Tourism in the section has been opened to Indian and foreign nationals only in recent times. Here is only fundamental tourism infrastructure. Nevertheless this is further than offset by the natural attractiveness of the area.

The village, extensive on either side of Lachung Chu River, is encircled by mighty mountain peaks which stay fully snow clad for most of the year. A huge number of striking waterfalls can also be visited on the point of Lachung. Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary situated in Lachung is renowned for its collection of diverse species of Rhododendron that bloom for the duration of the months of April and May.

The Lachung villagers, known as Lachungpas, have managed to hold on to their exclusive ethnicity and tradition. The Lachung monastery on the slant reverse to the highway is a focal spot of all religious gathering of the local populace. To get a quick look of the sacred functions performed on propitious occasions a stopover to the Monastery should form a element of every visit to Lachung.

Lachen - North Sikkim

Lachen
is barely a latest host to tourists. Positioned at a height above sea level of 8838 ft and at an expanse of 120 kms from Gangtok alongside the North Sikkim Highway, Lachen stands on a lush grassy and shaggy flat land alienated by profound gorges of Lachen Chu. Almost a six hour drive all the way through some of the most scenic places in Sikkim one reaches to Lachen.

Starting at Lachen rise the pine clad mountains with their snow-white peaks and black cliffs.
Lachen is a little land of Bhutia and Tibetan settlements, which comprises of just about 150 houses. This village was previously occupied only in winters by the persons who spend the summer time on the alpine pastures by the side of the Tibet border to nurture their herd of yaks. The Lachen monastery overlooking the local village is worth a décor.

Lachen was made open for tourism activities only towards the ending of year 2000. ever since then a handful hotels with essential facilities have turn up in Lachen in order to provide lodging for the lovers of nature. A marvelous trek course to the Green Lake at an altitude of 15400ft in Kunchanjungha National Park commences from Lachen. Lachen is as well the base from where one can trip Chopta valley along with Gurudongma lake.

Even though visit to Chopta valley and a trek to Green Lake is open to everybody. Gurudongma is reachable only for the Indian tourists and photography in this region is strictly prohibited. A visit to Lake Cho-lamu is also feasible from Lachen.

For Booking & Other Enquiries Contact:


Sikkim Tourist Information Centre
* Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Gangtok.Phone: 22064,23425,25277 Fax: 25647
* 4C POONAM BUILDING, 5/2 RUSSELL STREET Kolkata - 700017 PHONE: 297516, 298983 FAX: 2458479.

Digha - the exotic beach of Bengal

Location / climate / temperature / importance / history / area / map / travel / tourism guide / photography tips / photo gallery of  Digha Beach , West Bengal , India 

Digha Beach Tour, the quest for the dream beach holiday ends at this point! Digha Beach of  West Bengal the breathtakingly gorgeous beach is a true ecstasy for the lovers of nature.


The casuarinas plantations of Digha all along the coast are so enchanting! The tranquil sea is so appealing! The dream objective of Digha on the eastern coast of India is distinguished the world over for its level and solid beaches.The prettiness of the Digha beach has fascinated tourists ever since the days of Warren Hastings! Subsequently it was referred to as Beer cool! Undeniably Digha is seven extended kilometers of enjoyable and frolic!Despite the fact that at the Digha beach one can chill out in the sun, placid sea, surf and the sand.
The sea is out of harm's way for swimming so one may safely take a dip!

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Hotels / Resorts in Digha , East Medinipur , West Bengal ,India

accommodations / tariff / booking / address / website / contact number / facilities / reviews of budget / luxury / star rated / top rated / city hotels / beach resorts / West Bengal Government Tourist Lodges / dormitories / youth hostels in Digha

Accommodation is effortlessly accessible at Digha there are tourist lodges, deluxe hotels, budget hotels all are available in plenty. Though is desirable to reserve previous to the holiday season.

Sonar Bangla Hotel , Digha, West Bengal, Near Seayork Dolphine, Old Digha, Barrister Colony, East Midnapur, Digha, West Bengal - 721428, India , Tariff: 700 to 1800 INR

Sea Hawk, Hotel, Digha, West Bengal, Barristar Colony, Purba Medinipur, Digha, West Bengal - 721428, India, Tariff: 400 to 2200 INR ,

Palm Resort, Digha, West Bengal, Shibalaya Road, Old Digha, Digha, West Bengal - 721428, India, Tariff: 1500 to 1800 INR

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