Paren, Jaldhaka – 112 kms from Siligur
Paren in Dooars, admired with lush green forest areas, hilly terrain, meandering rivers and agricultural fields and clusters of picturesque village is an ideal destination for a weekend tour. You can spot the location on your way to Bindu, at the verge of the Indian border with Bhutan and is 10 km drive from Jaldhaka. The road leading to Bindu offers a visual splendor with its exotic natural surrounding. The Dooars region commence immediately after crossing the Tista River at the Coronation Bridge. The entire region is covered with emerald green vegetation.
Places to see in Paren: While staying at Paren, you can take a nature walk to Garibos, Dalgaon and Rango, known for medicinal plants. Those who want to explore further afield, can enjoy trekking to Rechella Pass, to view the convergence of the Bengal, Sikkim and Bhutan borders.
Nearby attractions around Paren: Trips can be made to a number of destinations from Paren. 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.
Things to do in Paren: Paren is an ideal place for enjoying treks, drives and trails. If you are a trek enthusiast, trek to Rechella and from there via Alubari, you can reach Lava, the site boasting of its natural beauty.
How to reach Paren: Paren is accessible from Siliguri via Jaldaka. Jaldaka is located at a distance of 100 km. from Siliguri. You can avail shared taxi or bus to reach Jaldaka from Siliguri.
Best time to visit Paren: Paren attracts tourists round the year. However, if you are not enough adventurous try to avoid the rainy season.
Lodging and dining facilities in Paren: Since Paren is not much frequented by the tourists, lodging facilities is quite limited in the region. The only accommodation facility is offered by Forest Department cottages. However, there are some provisions of private accommodation in Bindu, located 10 km. from Paren.
Sunday 13 November 2011
Friday 11 November 2011
Delightful Duars
A Delightful Drive to Chalsa in the Dooars
Imagine the perfect peace. Very little traffic, no
pollution, no noise…just the melody of birds and
rustling of tree leaves under the brilliant blue sky.
That describes the drive from Silliguri to the
Dooars region, the distance of approximately 65
kms. A place that makes the busy life seems far away.
A place that is stress free and leaves you full of
energy, confidence and totally rejuvenated. Welcome to Dooars Derived from the word
Dooars, the Dooars is a gateway to Bhutan and
the northeastern states of India. A few hours
from Silliguri in North Bengal, the region remains
unexplored by a majority of tourists. It offers
fascinating views of the valley, tea gardens, hills, wildlife, flora and fauna. What more could you
ask for?
Planning for Dooars
The best time to visit Dooars is between Mid September and April when the sky is clear and the weather is pleasant. Winter is particularly a good time to visit to catch a view of the most exotic migratory birds.
Summer: Temperatures usually start rising from March onwards and warm weather continues till
September end. However the temperature never
reach an unbearable limit and there is usually a
cool breeze, in the mornings and evenings even
during the warmer months.
Winter: The cold season starts from first week of November and generally continues till February.In case there is a cold spell from the Himalayas,
temperatures might drop low and a thick jacket
might be needed, in addition to light woolens.
Monsoon: The refreshing tropical rains make the
forests appear vibrant and picturesque. It is important to pack few essentials before your
trip. These include swimming gear, pair of
comfortable pants or jeans; light t-shirts and
shorts, comfortable walking shoes (no high
heels), sunglasses, cap and a camera to keep
shooting pictures.
Driving in the Dooars region
The drive from Silliguri to Chalsa in Dooars is
simply breathtaking. The stretch from Silliguri to
Sevoke is relatively smooth and one passes
through the Kalu Rimpoche Monastery at Salugara
and the Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary. Once you
cross the famous Coronation Bridge, also called Baghphool; constructed in 1947 over the mighty
Teesta River, the drive becomes even more
exciting. You will encounter monkeys and
remember to carry peanuts and bananas to feed
them. The road ahead passes through the tea
garden belt and lush green forests via Oodlabari and Malbazar to reach Chalsa in the Dooars.
Places to See
Gorumara National Park, located on the banks of rivers Murti and Raidak has vegetation of riverine
grasslands interspersed with savannah
woodlands. The park is breathtaking with its
rivers and mountain ranges. Besides the one
horned rhinoceros, the fauna of the park include
Indian Elephant, Indian Bison, leopard, and different species of deer, turtles, pythons,
monkeys etc. and more than 200 species of birds.
Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and on the bank of
river Torsa in West Bengal is vast grassland with
patches of riverine forests. The Jaldapara
sanctuary is a mixture of a mosaic of woods,
grassland, swamps and streams. You can also
catch a glimpse of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino!
Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and on the bank of
river Torsa in West Bengal is vast grassland with
patches of riverine forests. The Jaldapara
sanctuary is a mixture of a mosaic of woods,
grassland, swamps and streams. You can also
catch a glimpse of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino!Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and on the bank of
river Torsa in West Bengal is vast grassland with
patches of riverine forests. The Jaldapara
sanctuary is a mixture of a mosaic of woods,
grassland, swamps and streams. You can also
catch a glimpse of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino!Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and on the bank of
river Torsa in West Bengal is vast grassland with
patches of riverine forests. The Jaldapara
sanctuary is a mixture of a mosaic of woods,
grassland, swamps and streams. You can also
catch a glimpse of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino!
Buxa Tiger Reserve is the largest forest in North Bengal and has the second highest tiger
population in West Bengal after Sunderbans. The
park has a rich population of elephants, Indian
bisons, leopards, many species of deer and many
smaller mammals, innumerable species of birds
and reptiles. Buxa is rich in bio-diversity and has a rare collection of orchids and medicinal plants.
Chapramari, another forest is approximately 960 sq. kms and is made with the canopy of large
trees like Teak, Sal, Bahera, Kawla, Dilenia,
Mallotus, Chilaune, Lali etc. as well as 83 type of
different recorded grass including the giant
elephant grass, the guatemala etc. Some beautiful
wild orchids ornament the forest and this jungle is home to a large number of wild animals.
The Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 158.04 sq.km. and many wild animals are
found here, not to mention the beautiful birds.
The Sanctuary offers some beautiful trekking
routes from Sukna. Golaghat, Deorali and the
Latpancher-Mana track are the favourites for
trekking and bird watching.
Lava located 85 Kms from Darjeeling via Kalimpong is a forest village with a Buddhist
Monastery amidst a sea of evergreen forests at
an elevation of 2100 m.
Surrounded by very
large tracts of protected forests ranging in
elevation between 1600 and 2400 m, it includes
the remote and uninhabited Neora National Park, and it is a bird watcher’s delight. Some of the
most sought after and least known birds of India
can be spotted here.
Suntalekhola is a stretch of Sub-montane forest near Neora Valley National Park . With the backdrop of glistering green and blue sky with
touch of everlasting beauty, Suntalekhola is a
unique offbeat destination in the Himalayan foothills of Dooars. The trekking route from
Samsing to Suntalekhola is a favourite spot for
trekking enthusiasts as well as nature lovers. The
sinuous flow of mountain streams adds the
beauty of the place.
Samsing is the Range Office of the Neora Valley National Park, 3kms before Suntalekhola. The
drive to Samsing is a pleasure trip along
meandering emerald green river, the cool shades
of orange orchards, sleepy hamlets, picturesque
tea gardens and the lofty Himalayas.
Bindu is a small village on the border with Bhutan. It is 80kms from Siliguri and has
developed based on a hydroelectric (hydel)
power project. The River Jaldhaka, forming the
India – Bhutan border, provides some good birds
and can be viewed well from the barrage.
Kalijhora is a small area of forest on the northern edge of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, at an
altitude of 300m. It is an hour’s drive from
Bagdogra. It’s a good place to see several
lowland forest species. The place is noted for its
campgrounds, which provide enough open
space to organize activities.
Imagine the perfect peace. Very little traffic, no
pollution, no noise…just the melody of birds and
rustling of tree leaves under the brilliant blue sky.
That describes the drive from Silliguri to the
Dooars region, the distance of approximately 65
kms. A place that makes the busy life seems far away.
A place that is stress free and leaves you full of
energy, confidence and totally rejuvenated. Welcome to Dooars Derived from the word
Dooars, the Dooars is a gateway to Bhutan and
the northeastern states of India. A few hours
from Silliguri in North Bengal, the region remains
unexplored by a majority of tourists. It offers
fascinating views of the valley, tea gardens, hills, wildlife, flora and fauna. What more could you
ask for?
Planning for Dooars
The best time to visit Dooars is between Mid September and April when the sky is clear and the weather is pleasant. Winter is particularly a good time to visit to catch a view of the most exotic migratory birds.
Summer: Temperatures usually start rising from March onwards and warm weather continues till
September end. However the temperature never
reach an unbearable limit and there is usually a
cool breeze, in the mornings and evenings even
during the warmer months.
Winter: The cold season starts from first week of November and generally continues till February.In case there is a cold spell from the Himalayas,
temperatures might drop low and a thick jacket
might be needed, in addition to light woolens.
Monsoon: The refreshing tropical rains make the
forests appear vibrant and picturesque. It is important to pack few essentials before your
trip. These include swimming gear, pair of
comfortable pants or jeans; light t-shirts and
shorts, comfortable walking shoes (no high
heels), sunglasses, cap and a camera to keep
shooting pictures.
Driving in the Dooars region
The drive from Silliguri to Chalsa in Dooars is
simply breathtaking. The stretch from Silliguri to
Sevoke is relatively smooth and one passes
through the Kalu Rimpoche Monastery at Salugara
and the Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary. Once you
cross the famous Coronation Bridge, also called Baghphool; constructed in 1947 over the mighty
Teesta River, the drive becomes even more
exciting. You will encounter monkeys and
remember to carry peanuts and bananas to feed
them. The road ahead passes through the tea
garden belt and lush green forests via Oodlabari and Malbazar to reach Chalsa in the Dooars.
Places to See
Gorumara National Park, located on the banks of rivers Murti and Raidak has vegetation of riverine
grasslands interspersed with savannah
woodlands. The park is breathtaking with its
rivers and mountain ranges. Besides the one
horned rhinoceros, the fauna of the park include
Indian Elephant, Indian Bison, leopard, and different species of deer, turtles, pythons,
monkeys etc. and more than 200 species of birds.
Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and on the bank of
river Torsa in West Bengal is vast grassland with
patches of riverine forests. The Jaldapara
sanctuary is a mixture of a mosaic of woods,
grassland, swamps and streams. You can also
catch a glimpse of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino!
Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and on the bank of
river Torsa in West Bengal is vast grassland with
patches of riverine forests. The Jaldapara
sanctuary is a mixture of a mosaic of woods,
grassland, swamps and streams. You can also
catch a glimpse of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino!Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and on the bank of
river Torsa in West Bengal is vast grassland with
patches of riverine forests. The Jaldapara
sanctuary is a mixture of a mosaic of woods,
grassland, swamps and streams. You can also
catch a glimpse of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino!Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and on the bank of
river Torsa in West Bengal is vast grassland with
patches of riverine forests. The Jaldapara
sanctuary is a mixture of a mosaic of woods,
grassland, swamps and streams. You can also
catch a glimpse of the Asiatic one-horned Rhino!
Buxa Tiger Reserve is the largest forest in North Bengal and has the second highest tiger
population in West Bengal after Sunderbans. The
park has a rich population of elephants, Indian
bisons, leopards, many species of deer and many
smaller mammals, innumerable species of birds
and reptiles. Buxa is rich in bio-diversity and has a rare collection of orchids and medicinal plants.
Chapramari, another forest is approximately 960 sq. kms and is made with the canopy of large
trees like Teak, Sal, Bahera, Kawla, Dilenia,
Mallotus, Chilaune, Lali etc. as well as 83 type of
different recorded grass including the giant
elephant grass, the guatemala etc. Some beautiful
wild orchids ornament the forest and this jungle is home to a large number of wild animals.
The Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 158.04 sq.km. and many wild animals are
found here, not to mention the beautiful birds.
The Sanctuary offers some beautiful trekking
routes from Sukna. Golaghat, Deorali and the
Latpancher-Mana track are the favourites for
trekking and bird watching.
Lava located 85 Kms from Darjeeling via Kalimpong is a forest village with a Buddhist
Monastery amidst a sea of evergreen forests at
an elevation of 2100 m.
Surrounded by very
large tracts of protected forests ranging in
elevation between 1600 and 2400 m, it includes
the remote and uninhabited Neora National Park, and it is a bird watcher’s delight. Some of the
most sought after and least known birds of India
can be spotted here.
Suntalekhola is a stretch of Sub-montane forest near Neora Valley National Park . With the backdrop of glistering green and blue sky with
touch of everlasting beauty, Suntalekhola is a
unique offbeat destination in the Himalayan foothills of Dooars. The trekking route from
Samsing to Suntalekhola is a favourite spot for
trekking enthusiasts as well as nature lovers. The
sinuous flow of mountain streams adds the
beauty of the place.
Samsing is the Range Office of the Neora Valley National Park, 3kms before Suntalekhola. The
drive to Samsing is a pleasure trip along
meandering emerald green river, the cool shades
of orange orchards, sleepy hamlets, picturesque
tea gardens and the lofty Himalayas.
Bindu is a small village on the border with Bhutan. It is 80kms from Siliguri and has
developed based on a hydroelectric (hydel)
power project. The River Jaldhaka, forming the
India – Bhutan border, provides some good birds
and can be viewed well from the barrage.
Kalijhora is a small area of forest on the northern edge of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, at an
altitude of 300m. It is an hour’s drive from
Bagdogra. It’s a good place to see several
lowland forest species. The place is noted for its
campgrounds, which provide enough open
space to organize activities.
Thursday 10 November 2011
Garuchira,leisure amidst the woods
Garuchira , a tourist destination in the Dooars in North Bengal,India.Surrounded by dense forest and majestic mountains of the Kingdom of Bhutan ,Garuchira certainly infuse a sense of thrill and mysterious feelings.Sacred rivers Supti and Reti flowing downstream make the atmosphare spellbounding,which inspire and energize the mind and soul.So many wonders are waiting to be explored.Garuchira is also a corridor of wild elephants and one can stay at the jungle watch-tower to watch them very closely passing by or one can hire a tour guide to hike the nearby villages and sneak into the depth of the wilderness.
Garuchira is about 80 km away from Alipurduar,a sub-divisional town and an hour from Birpara(also called Dalgaon)railway station.Bus service from Siliguri Turminus and P.C. Mittal Bus Stand,Siliguri is frequent.There are two banglows of the Forest Department amidst Bandapani jungle,an eco-village built by the effort of the concerned department.Banglows should be booked at an early date to avoid disappointment.One can visit the place at anytime of the year except Monsoon Season.
Garuchira is about 80 km away from Alipurduar,a sub-divisional town and an hour from Birpara(also called Dalgaon)railway station.Bus service from Siliguri Turminus and P.C. Mittal Bus Stand,Siliguri is frequent.There are two banglows of the Forest Department amidst Bandapani jungle,an eco-village built by the effort of the concerned department.Banglows should be booked at an early date to avoid disappointment.One can visit the place at anytime of the year except Monsoon Season.
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Revamp of tiger reserve in Buxa forest
Tuesday 8 November 2011
Well done TAAS
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