Gahunbari

Gahunbari

Gahunbari of Dooars is a tourist attraction sight in West Bengal. The main highlights of this place are Chapramari forest, Gorumara National Park, Jaldhaka River etc.

Gahunbari is a tourist destination nestled in Dooars in the Indian state of West Bengal. Gahunbari is locally known as Gaobari. It is situated close to the border of Bhutan and Sikkim near the Bindu - Jhalong area. This tourist destination is known for scenic beauty adorned with lush greenery. The main highlights of this place are Chapramari forest, Gorumara National Park, Jaldhaka River and glimpse of Mt Kanchenjunga.

Attractions of Gahunbari
Known for virgin beauty, this place of North Bengal provides the tourists ample opportunities to enjoy their vacations in the lap of nature. This place and its neighboring areas are home to various tourist attraction sites. There are Chapramari forest and Gorumara National Park in the vicinity which are home to several wild animals. Tourists can also explore the forest of Chapramari in-group. Gorumara is especially known for housing Indian rhinoceros. These two are ideal places for the wildlife lovers. Then there is the pristine Murti River and few kilometers away there is the district of Jhalong, popular for providing camping facilities. Jhalong is also popular for housing Jaldhaka Hydro Electricity Project on the Jaldhaka River. People can take a tour on foot along the dam and enjoy a varied collection of hill birds hovering in the area.

Another well-known attraction site is Bindu, a border town nestled between Bhutan and India. Like Jhalong, this place is famous for housing the dam across the Jaldhaka River. In the vicinity there is a view point from where people can enjoy viewing the glimpses of wide stretch of dense forest and forested hills.

Apart from this, the tourists while heading towards Gahunbari from New Jalpaiguri can enjoy sightseeing. People can have a glimpse of the splendid Mt Kanchenjunga and the foothills of the Himalaya. While driving along the roadway, the lush green tea gardens on both sides of the road are also a treat to the eyes.

Accommodation Facilities at Gahunbari
There are several resorts and hotels at this place which provide decent accommodation facilities to its arrivals. There are also some cottages at this place but these resorts, hotels and cottages have no electricity. These lodges are equipped with decent amenities but they have no electricity. The powers are supplied to them from generators.

Connectivity to Gahunbari
One of the unique features of Gahunbari is that it can be visited throughout the year. The nearest railway station is situated at New Jalpaiguri. The nearest airport is situated at Bagdogra. After reaching the railhead or airport, one can hire bus or car service to reach the Gahunbari. By road, Gahunbari is situated 101 km from the Siliguri.

Recently Updated Articles in States of India


•	Hooghly City A modern port city with historical artefacts, Hooghly stands by the Ganges River and is about 40 km north of Kolkata.

•	Feroz Shah Kotla Fort The fortress contains palaces, pillared halls, mosques and a baoli (stepped well). A polished sandstone pillar from the 3rd century BC, one of the many pillars left by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, was transported here from its original location in Ambala.

•	Folk Dances of Nayagarh Folk dances of Nayagarh are an integral part of their culture. Accompanied by folk song and folk musical instructions, these dance forms are performed by the people of Nayagarh district.

•	Folk Dances of Dhenkanal Folk Dances of Dhenkanal District are a reflection of the rich culture and tradition of the people residing here. There are various folk dances that have helped in keeping the rich ancient tradition of the region alive.

•	Folk Dances of Chamba Folk dances of Chamba District are considered as an integral part of the rich indigenous culture of the district. In Chamba District, folk dances are performed on various festivals and occasions.

E-magazine

Subscribe to E-Magazine on Travel