Kalijhora Is Emerging As an Excellent Tourist Destination

Kalijhora is a small village in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. Perched at an altitude of 300 m, it lies on the banks of the Teesta River. It is 28 kms away from Siliguri on the National Highway-31A and about 13 km from Latpancher.

Kalijhora is a splendid picnic spot by the side of the spectacular River Teesta. Close by are Peshok, famous for the confluence of Teesta and Rangeet; Mongpu reminiscent of association of the place with Rabindranath Tagore; and Latpanchor is emerging as an excellent tourist destination.

What to See in Kalijhora: Kalijhora is also a small area of forest on the northern edge of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary. It is a good place to see several lowland forest species. Some birds seen here are Oriental Pied Hornbill, White-rumped Vulture, Greater Spotted Eagle, Steppe Eagle, Black Stork, Grey-backed Shrike, Maroon Oriole, Short-billed Minivet, Brown Dipper, Orange-flanked Bush Robin, White-rumped Shama, Hill Myna, Yellow-vented Warbler, Striped Tit Babbler, Crimson Sunbird, and Streaked Spiderhunter.

Place to Visit in Kalijhora.....

Latpanchar: Latpanchar in Lepcha word is being derived from land of Cane, vanishing tribes Lepcha's old habitat. Among the many villages covered with lush and lavish greenery Latkothi, Namthing Pokhri, Mana Hills, Ahal View Point deserve to be visited. Latkothi that was once a British residence is now a Forest Department bungalow.

Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary: Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the foothills of the Himalayas, between the Teesta and Mahananda rivers.The sanctuary lies in the western end of the elephant migration route, more than 150 elephants shelter here during the monsoon and winter seasons. The sanctuary is also noted for some enchanting trekking routes - Golaghat, Deorali and the Latpancher - Mana track are the most sought for trekking and bird watching tours.

Best time to Go: Best time to go is from start of November to end of April. Bungalow and forest remain closed from 15th June to 15th September.

How to Reach Kalijhora:

By Rail: The nearest railhead is at New Jalpaiguri station, adjacent to Siliguri town. Most trains between New Delhi and Guwahati and Kolkatta and Guwahati stop at New Jalpaiguri.

By Air: the nearest airport is Bagdogra (IXB), 16km from Siliguri.

By Road: From NJP station or Bagdogra airport, rent a taxi to take you to Latpanchar bungalow.

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