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Garuchira Village Eco Tourism is around 80 km from Alipurduar

Garuchira village eco tourism is a brilliant initiative of the government to assist development in the hilly region of north Bengal. The government bungalow as part of the tourism is located in Bandapani Bil, Dalgaon Range of Jalpaiguri Forest Division. Garuchira is located at a distance of 80 kilometers from Jalpaiguri and is a beautiful place surrounded by rivers. The eco tourism spot is a lovely one with elephants making rounds of the place. Its position in the foothills of Bhutan gives it a special place in the heart of the tourists. The peaceful ambiance and the vast greenery attract tourists to this heavenly place.

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Godk or Godak at a distance of 15 km from Bindu

Godk or Godak village in North Bengal is an upcoming tourist destination. The village is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Bindu at an elevated height with beautiful picturesque landscapes. It is also the seat of a tribal Goddess known as Debi sthan and is a sacred place for the tribal people. As tourists the landscape and also the tribal goddess will attract you to the place. You will get a glimpse of their religious rituals at this place. The tribal people worship the river here which they believe has originated from a rock which never dries.

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Jhalong River Camp

The Jhalong river camp on the banks of river Jaldhaka is a natural resort in the wilderness of Himalayan foothills known as Dooars. Jhalong is a small village which has been included in the eco tourism initiative taken up by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation. Visitors seeking peace amidst nature will find this place attractive with its pristine beauty. It is actually located on the Indo-Bhutan border which adds to the thrill of the visitors. The place is full of orange orchards, small houses amidst rolling hills and lush greenery. The Jaldhaka hydel power project of phase 2 is the highlight of the region.

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