India /West Bengal /Darjeeling /Jaldhaka

Jaldhaka is a place that is situated in the state of West Bengal in the Kalimpong sub division. It is an up and coming tourist destination and is situated at an altitude of around 1500 feet above sea level. The place is set amidst a scenic location and there are a few tourist places that you can visit here. The main attraction of the place is the peaceful atmosphere and it is still untouched by tourism. The bazaar is located at the center of the town and this is a good place to walk around. You can also visit the hydro electric power station. One can get a good view of the countryside from the dam and this is a must see place while visiting the region. There are a few picnic spots that are situated in and around the town. The forest rest house, which is located in the place, overlooks the Jaldhaka Valley and this is a good place to stay. There are a few hotels that are present here as well. You can visit the Paren village that is located nearby and interact with the locals. The Bhutan border is also situated close by and this might be worth visiting. The climatic conditions of the place are generally mild and it is possible to visit the place throughout the year, except during the monsoon season.

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Category : River

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 736122

STD Code: 736122

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – May

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The Jaldhaka River is a trans-boundary river with a length of 192 kilometres that originates from the Kupup or Bitang Lake in southeastern Sikkim in the eastern Himalayas and flows through Bhutan and the Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar districts of West Bengal, India. At that point the river enters Bangladesh through the Lalmonirhat District and then joins with the Dharla River until the Dharla debouches into the Brahmaputra River near the Kurigram District. Due to the river’s wandering over several international borders, only a small length of the river lies within Bangladesh.

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By Air : The airport at Siliguri is the easiest option for those who are planning to arrive by air. The airport is well connected to several Indian cities and there are frequent flights from places such as Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai. Flights arrive from international destinations such as Bangkok and Paro as well. Taxis are the most comfortable option to reach the place and they cost around Rs 7 per kilometer.

By Train : The Jalpaiguri station is the nearest railway station and there are frequent train services from several Indian cities to the place. Express trains are available from Chennai, New Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata. Since trains are affordable many people opt for this and you might have to reserve your tickets at least two months in advance. Tier three A/C tickets from Delhi to Jalpaiguri cost between Rs 1100 and 1600.

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