Bagdogra

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Bagdogra is a small town that is located in the state of West Bengal in the Darjeeling district. The town is part of the tea growing region and many plantations can be seen in the area. The place also has an outstanding view of the eastern Himalayan Mountains. Many heritage tours are arranged among the tea plantations and these are a worthwhile experience. The Teesta River flows nearby and this is the base for activities such as white water rafting. Many adventure buffs travel to the region to experience rafting in the rapids. Activities such as angling and fishing are possible in the numerous water bodies that dot the region. The hill station of Pelling is good place to visit and there are numerous lakes and forests in the area. Monsoon season is long and the South West monsoon brings rains to the region. Winters are cool and conditions are ideal for visiting. The peak tourist season is during the months from October to March.

Bagdogra

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : River

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 734422

STD Code: 3556

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit: September to November and March to June.

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Bagdogra, though small, is very well connected by road, air and rail with most of the cities in India. The airstrip in Bagdogra, which is primarily a defence airstrip, is also used for civilian aircrafts. This air strip is the only airbase in North Bengal and most of the trips planned for Darjeeling, Siliguri, Sikkim, Pelling, Kalimpong, etc. have to land and take off from Bagdogra.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Bagdogra has the only airport in the northern parts of the state and it has recently been converted into an international airport. Flights are the easiest mode of transport to the place and they are available from the cities of Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. Foreign cities such as Bangkok and Paro are connected to Bagdogra by Druk Air. Taxi stands are available outside the airport.

By Train : Railway connectivity is also available from Kolkata and New Delhi up to The New Jalpaiguri Railway station which is at a distance of half an hour from Bagdogra town. This is the only railway station in the region and has made travel to Bagdogra cheap and within the budget of the traveller.

By BUS : Bus services are available from various cities of the North-East India and the Northern region of West Bengal to reach this town. Private travel agencies also provide travel packages from Bagdogra to Darjeeling (90km), Gangtok (140 km), Siliguri (14 km) and Kalimpong (79 km). It is connected to all the major cities via national highway.

By Taxi : Taxi stands are available outside the airport.Tier three tickets from New Delhi to Jalpaiguri cost a maximum of INR 1600. Second class tickets are cheaper and rates are approximately Rs 430.

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Top HotelsAdd

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Barsana Hotel & Resort ; Khaprail Road, Matigara, Siliguri, National Highway 55, Baniakhari, WB 734010 ‎ ; Ph – 0353 257 1662 ; Facilities – A 24-hour front desk, and meeting/banquet facilities. Luggage storage, laundry and currency exchange services are available.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Appolo ; NH 31, Mallaguri, P. O. Pradhannagar, Siliguri ; Ph – 0353 251 9969 ; Facilities – A 24-hour front desk, the property provides luggage storage and airport shuttle services. Staff can assist with ticketing and laundry arrangements.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel Embassy ; Sevoke Road,George Mahbert Road, Siliguri – 734001 ; Ph – 093 32 080119 ; Facilities – The property provides luggage storage and airport shuttle services. Staff can assist with ticketing and laundry arrangements.

Top RestaurantsAdd

Marina’s Restaurant ; 42, Bagdogra, Siliguri- 734014 ; M – (0353) 2550004 ; Food Serve : N.A

Hatari Restaurant ; Rash Behari Avenue Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata, India ; M – 033-2464333 ; Food Serve : cuisines.

New Dish Restaurant ; 6, JP Sharma Road, Darjeeling GPO, Siliguri- 734101 ; M – (0354) 2252861 ; Food Serve : vegetarian and North Indian dishes

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SpaAdd

Summit Airport Hotel & Spa ; Airport Plaza, Upper Bagdogra, ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost:4,000 ; Services – Body Massage Centres,treatments or spa.

FestivalAdd

Gangasagar Mela

Gangasagar Mela ; Venue: Bagdogra ; Period : January ; Details: This is the largest and the most impressive fair that is held in Bagdogra. This fair goes on for three days and is organized in mid-January, as a part of Makar Sankranti celebrations. People throng this fair every year and also take bath in the holy waters of Ganga where it meets the Bay of Bengal.

Jalpesh Fair ; Venue: Bagdogra ; Period : February to March ; Details: Jalpesh fair takes place from February to March as a part of the Shivratri celebrations. This major events in Bagdogra is celebrated every year to commemorate Lord Jalpeswara and age old Siva temple located in the vicinity.

Bera Utsav ; Venue: Bagdogra ; Period : September ; Details: This is an important Bagdogra cultural events that is celebrated in the mid of September. This event takes place on the banks of river Bhagirathi and in close vicinity of the royal palace.

Safety / WarningEdit

Do not touch the artifacts on display
Do not touch the artifacts displayed in crystal gallery
Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

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