Jhalong Bindu | Bindu (Last Village of West Bengal) | Dooars

Jhalong and Bindu are two important North Bengal travel destinations famous for their natural beauty. Dooars is the gateway to North East India. There are dense tea plantations with a dry river and two homestays in the shelter of the hills. Stay here for two days from your busy life. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Where is Bindu | Jhalong Bindu north Bengal ?

How to Reach Bindu Jhalong Picnic Spot West Bengal | Bindu jaldhaka

Buses from the Siliguri Tenzing Norgay bus stand directly reach the point. The morning bus leaves at 7 o’clock and takes 4.5 hours to reach the Jhalong Bindu. However, afternoon buses arrive here in the afternoon. You can also get there by renting a jeep from Chalsa.

The Bindu can be reached by road, rail, and air. However, the entire route cannot be reached by rail or air.

By Road: Bindu can be reached by road from major cities of West Bengal and neighbouring states. National Highway 27 is close to this area. So Siliguri, Kolkata, and Guwahati travellers can hire a taxi, a private car, or take a government bus to reach Jhalong Bindu.

By Rail: The nearest railway station to Bindu is New Mal Junction. The distance from New Mal Junction to the Bindu Village is about 30 km. So you can reach New Mall Junction from any central railway station in the country

By Air: Bagdogra is the nearest airport to Jhalong-Bindu, about 110 km away. Bagdogra is connected to various major airports in the country. One can hire a car from Bagdogra Airport to go directly to Bindu West Bengal.

The road to the Bindu West Bengal village from New Mall Junction is lovely, passing through tea plantations and hills.

Siliguri to Bindu West Bengal Distance | Siliguri to Jhalong distance | Jaldhaka river at Bindu Place

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The distance from Murti to Jhalong is 30 km. It will take one hour. Siliguri to Bindu Distace is 83 km. Siliguri to Jhalong distance is 93.4 km  via NH 17

Jhalong to Bindu picnic spot Distance| Jhalong view point

The Bindu is 10 kilometres further from Jhalong. Jaldhaka River will be your constant companion in this way. Bhutan is on the other side of Jaldhaka. It will take one hour to reach Jhalong west bengal.

Apple Stone On The Way | jhalong bindu road

Apple Stone is situated on the way from Jhalong to Bindu. No one can say how this huge stone block, which looks a bit like an apple, got here. There are food shops around it. Many people order lunch here on their way to Jhalong Bindu. Had lunch here while returning from the Bindu tour. The water here is so clear that one can easily take a bath here if you have bathing accessories.

What to See at Bindu Dam | Jhalong Bindu Place

• Leave the Apple Stone behind and proceed towards the other destination. Reaching the Bindyu, you can easily go down to the Jaldhaka River.
• Carefully step over the stone and descend into the Jaldhaka River. Across the river is India and Bhutan.
• Bindu has a barrage built on the Jaldhaka River to generate hydroelectricity.
• There is a small market for shopping at Bindu where local Bhutanese sell a variety of treats. Which includes a variety of food items as well as winter items.
• If you want to go to the Bhutan border bridge, you have to get permission in advance.
• Jaldhaka River and Bindu Dam
• Godak Village, Todey Village
• Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Paaren
• Dhuley Forest
• Dalgaon Village Offbeat Place
• Jhalong Picnic Spot
• jhalong view point

So, the Summing tea garden, Neora dam, Neora River, Santalikhola, Rocky Island, jhalong west bengal, Bindu, Jholdhaka, and Murti River all can be covered in this trip, Jhalong Bindu

Nearby Places of Jhalong Bindu Dooars

When you visit Jhalong–Bindu, these tourist places may be included.

Rocky Island

On the way to Suntalekhola, there is a tourist spot named Rocky Island along the Murti River. The Murti River comes down through giant boulders, hence the name of this place.

Suntalay Khola

When you come to Suntalay Khola, you must take a separate car from here for sightseeing. You cannot go with the vehicle you hired from Murti or Lataguri. You can go by renting a car from the local syndicate.

The Forest Department Corporation has Suntalay Khola Nature Resort and a river camp. Suntalay Khola has a hanging bridge over the river. Just across the bridge is the nature resort of the West Bengal Forest Department. The distance from where the car is booked is one kilometre to Suntalay Khola. You can walk this distance easily.

“Suntalay khola” means “orange fountain” in the Nepali language. Suntalay means orange, and khola means fountain or river. Once upon a time, there were many orange trees here. Hence, this type of naming.

There was a ropeway from Suntalay Khola to the distant hills during the British period. Later, it slowly decayed due to lack of maintenance. Return to Murti via Samsing

How to Book a room in WBFDC | Suntaleykhola Nature Resort Jhalong Bindu?

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Chisang

Chisang is excellent. A little from the point, 4500 feet, above, in Kalimpong district. Sikkim is on the left, Bhutanbhum is in front. Military Base Camp on the slopes of Bhutan Hills, Locality

The best time to Visit Jhalong Bindu West Bengal

Jhalong temperature

Jhalong Bindu can be travelled throughout the year but To see the over-flooded Jaldhaka you may try Monsoon

• Best time to visit: November to January

Bindu Jhalong Sightseeing Cost

Jhalong Bindu, Sultanekhola Open these places, and the car will drop you back at your hotel for Rs. 3000–Rs. 3500. this is the charge for small vehicles that can comfortably seat four people.

Completing this day tour will take 8 to 9 hours, so it is better to leave early in the morning. If you leave from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., you can return from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Room rent at Rj homestay –Rs.1300 per night with food and lodging.
• Room rent at Jaldhaka homestay –Rs.1200 per night with flooding lodging.
• Car rent from new mal.to Jhalong –Rs.1800 swift desire.
• With sightseen per spot, they take around Rs. 400-500

Jhalong Bindu homestay

Here are some popular hotels and homestays where you can stay at Jhalong–Bindu.

The valley below Jhalong looks amazing. The Jaldhaka River flows through the middle, and the Bhutan Mountains are on the other side of the river. If you go down, the town of Jhalang is right next to the Jaldhaka River. There are several homestays in Jhalang; you can also stay in these homestays along the river Jaldhaka.

The location of the Green Island homestay is perfect. Right next to Jaldhaka River. The distance between Jhalong and Jaldhaka hydropower project is six kilometres. Kalimpong town is supplied with electricity from here. Here is Jaldhaka Homestay. This is the oldest homestay in Jaldhaka.

Jaldhaka Homestay | Jaldhaka Homestay Bindu Jhalong

Jaldhaka homestay is located very close to the Jaldhaka River. Very beautiful serene hilly place. This popular place is known as Jhalong and Bindu. Jaldhakar is a popular tourist destination

Jaldhaka Homestay Facilities |Jhalong Bindu

Jaldhaka Homestay Room Types

Jaldhaka Homestay Food Packages

Conclusion

Jhalong and Bindu stand out as two remarkable North Bengal destinations celebrated for their natural splendour. Dooars is the entry point to North East India, boasting dense tea plantations and two serene homestays nestled amidst the hills.

Travellers seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life are encouraged to spend a rejuvenating two days here, assured of an experience that exceeds expectations.

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