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Charkhole

Charkhole (also spelled Charkhol) is a small Lepcha village situated at a distance of 12 km from Lolegaon and 34 km from Kalimpong in West Bengal. Standing at an altitude of 3500 ft, the village is surrounded by forests of oak, pine, cypress, sal and rhododendron trees. Charkhol is a paradise for birdwatchers as well as those who love butterflies. Various species of birds like Indian robin, ashy prinia, green-backed tit, blue fronted redstart and hill myna are seen at Charkhole. Charkhole also offers its visitors an unique and mind blowing view of the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas. Apart from Mt. Kanchenjunga and its range, one can get a clear mesmerizing view of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest. The view of the lighted Kalimpong town at night from Charkhol is truly beautiful. At a distance of 1.5 km from Charkhole lies a Shiva temple in a serene and peaceful environment surrounded by oak, pine and rhododendron trees. You may also visit the nearby destinations like Kalimpong, Lolegaon and Samtahar.

Charkhole

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. Charkhole is 68 km from Siliguri. Hired cars are available from Siliguri to reach Charkhole via Sevoke More, Bagrakote, Chuikhim and Nimbong. You can also get cars from Kalimpong, Lava and Lolegaon to reach Charkhol.

Accommodation

Blue Pine Retreat. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2000. Tel: 9432406006.
Glen Vista Retreat. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1400. Tel: 9932889565.
Maple Village Mountain Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1200-2000. Tel: 9836623666.

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Antpur

Antpur is a village in Hooghly district of West Bengal. It consists of eight smaller villages namely Tara, Bamnagar, Kumarbazar, Dharampur, Ranibazar, Anarbati, Bilara and Lohagachhi. The place hosts an array of temples. The most famous temple of Antpur is the Radhagobinda Temple with exquisite terracotta carvings on its walls. The temple is 100 ft tall with various scenes from mythology as well as everyday life depicted on small terracotta panels on the walls of the temple. The Chandi Mandap and Dol Mancha have beautifully crafted wood carvings. Beside the main temple, there are five Shiva temples which also exhibit terracotta work. Sarada Bhawan is located opposite to Radhagovindjiu Temple. The temple remains closed from 12 pm to 3 pm.

Radhagovinda Temple, Antpur

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How to Reach

Antpur is 48 km from Kolkata. Direct buses are available from Kolkata to reach Antpur. You can also reach Haripal from Howrah by local train. Haripal lies on the Howrah-Tarakeshwar line. Buses are plying from Haripal to Antpur.

Accommodation

There is no proper place for accommodation at Antpur.

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Fagu Tea Estate

Fagu Tea Estate is situated near Gorubathan in Dooars area of West Bengal. The estate is surrounded by blue hills, dense forests, orange orchards and colourful flower gardens making the place extremely beautiful. The tea garden is, of course, the main attraction of the place. You can take a leisurely walk through the lush green tea plantations to various nearby attractions which include waterfalls, jungles, villages and viewpoints. One can also visit Gorumara National Park, Lava, Rishop, Suntalekhola and Kalimpong from Fagu Tea Estate.

Fagu Tea Estate

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Kolkata and Sealdah to New Jalpaiguri. Cars are available from New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri to reach Malbazar, from where you can get cars to reach Gorubathan. Fagu Tea Garden is located quite close to Gorubathan.

Accommodation

You can stay at the century-old British Heritage Tea Bungalow at Fagu Tea Estate.
For booking contact: 9836077202.

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Nalhati

Nalhati is a town in Birbhum district of West Bengal. The main attraction of Nalhati is the Nalateshwari Temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is one among the 51 Shakti Peeths. It is believed that Sati's throat had fallen at this place. There is a tiny hill behind the temple which houses the Ana Baba Mazar Sharif. From the top of the hill, one can get a view of the distant Rajmahal Hills.

Nalateshwari Temple

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah and Sealdah to Nalhati. Nalateshwari Temple is 2 km from Nalhati Railway Station.

Accommodation

There are very few accommodation facilities at Nalhati. You can stay at the Atithishala in front of the temple.

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Panjhora

Panjhora is a serene forest situated adjoining the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary. The place is still virgin, unexplored and not much frequented by tourists. The peaceful environment of the dense forest is ideal for those seeking solitude. The cascading Murti river flows by the side increasing the scenic beauty of this place. The railway bridge over the Murti river along with a scenic backdrop of the mighty Himalayas is mesmerizing. Visitors can also get a taste of village life at Panjhora.

Panjhora

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah and Howrah to New Mal Junction. From there cars are available on hire basis to get to Chapramari. Distance is 30 km. Panjhora is 2 km from Chapramari.

Accommodation

Chapramari Wilderness Camp. Tariff - Cottage (Two Heads) Rs. 2500, Cottage (Three Heads) Rs. 3000. Tel: 03561-220017.

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Zurrantee Tea Estate

Zurrantee Tea Estate (also spelled as Juranti Tea Estate) is a beautiful tea garden which is a 2 hours drive from town of Siliguri. The sprawling tea gardens, lush green hills and the mind-blowing Zurrantee river make the place ideal for nature lovers. The peaceful and tranquil environment of Zurrantee is one of the main attractions of the place. Other attractions include the tea factory, the river and the colonial heritage bungalow. This bungalow was built in the year 1890 and is considered one of the oldest and most well-maintained bungalows of the region. You may also visit the Gorumara National Park, Chalsa and Neora Valley National Park from Zurrantee.

Zurrantee Tea Garden

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Sealdah, Howrah and Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri. The journey from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri takes around 10 hours. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. Zurrantee Tea Estate is 96 km from Siliguri. Buses are plying from Jalpaiguri and Siliguri to Meteli. Jeeps are available from Meteli to reach Zurrantee Tea Estate.

Accommodation

The only place to stay at Zurrantee is the heritage bungalow. The Zurrantee Tea Bungalow offers excellent food and accommodation facilities to the tourists. For booking contact: 9830580893.

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Padamchen

Padamchen is a small village on the Silk Route circuit at a distance of 14 km from Rongli and 10 km from Zuluk. The hamlet lies at an altitude of 7000 ft and is surrounded by dense forests. The place experiences pleasant weather throughout the year which is one of the main reasons behind its increasing popularity among tourists. Padamchen is also a bird watcher's paradise. The dense forests covering the entire valley is home to various species of birds including laughing thrush, honey buzzards, steppe eagles and babblers. The interior region of the jungle is inhabited by Himalayan black bear, red panda and leopards. Thambi Viewpoint is 24 km from Padamchen which offers its visitors a magnificent view of sunrise and the snow capped peaks of the Kanchenjunga range. The beautiful Kuikhola falls is just a few minutes drive from Padamchen.

View of Kanchenjunga range from Thambi View Point

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