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A little village on the road linking Dooars with Kalimpong hills, Gorubathan factually means a abode for Cows. While travelling to Lava or Lolegaon region from Dooars, one needs to pass through Gorubathan. The place is well-known for its market where people from adjacent villages and tea gardens assemble each Monday.
The name locally known as Sombarey as the every week market is organised on Monday.
Gorubathan and its neighboring region offer exceptional natural treasure on show. The zigzag road passes all the way through the left bank of river Chel gradually climbing into the hills of the Himalaya from the Dooars plains. There are several tea gardens on this route together with Sylee, Fagu and others.
