PABONG NORTH BENGAL|2020|A Small Rustic Himalayan Village
Pabong is a small rustic Himalayan village situated 34 Kms from Kalimpong Town and a secret hill station in North Bengal. It is guarded by the Neora Valley National Park. It has close proximity to many mass tourist attractions like Lava & Loleygaon but somehow remains uncharted from commercialization.
How To Reach
Both NJP & New Mail Junction. railway stations are conveniently located near this place. On reaching Kalimpong, there are pickups provided by Pabong Homestay as well as jeep services by North Bengal Tourism’s Kalimpong Car Rental Service, from Kalimpong to Pabong village.
Accommodation at Pabong
Homestay is the ideal place to stay here. Encircling this Homestay are cultivations of Cardamom, Cinnamon & varieties of other fruits. The rooms are very comfortable. The people here are friendly, hospitable & warm.
Pabong Tempareture
The climate here is favorable during spring as one can spot exotic birds & flowers during this season. Winter is also scenic (Oct-Dec) & offers a view of astonishing mountain vistas. Temperature ranges from 27°C to -15°C yearly.
Things To Do
There are plenty of places to explore in this little paradise & they are as follows:
- Go for a walk & visit gardens of Elaichi & Squash near Pabong Homestay.
- Experience the rich diversity of trees & birds. Take a tour to Neora Valley Park in the lush greenery. A dense growth of pine, fir, oak, juniper & conifers besets this place.
- Relish the majestic view of snow peaks of Kanchenjunga while savoring Darjeeling tea from the balcony of your homestay.
- Visit the tea gardens in Pabong and take with you exotic Darjeeling tea for your family & friends.
- Bird watching is among the many delightful activities one can do here. Birds like Minivet, Sunbird, Swallow, Warbler & Thrush flock around from tree to tree here.
- Relinquish a bonfire at night while getting a view of mountain ranges like Delo. The view of habitations on these mountains at night might look like someone sprinkled stars on land.
- Visit Charkhole -4kms from this place. Trek to a postcard destination from here to a sunrise point called Gomphus Dara.
- Visit Lava & Loleygaon, tourist hotspots well known for their thick stretches of forests & The Hanging Bridge.
Expenses
- Jeep services from NJP to Pabong range from Rs 500 to Rs 1,800.
- Accommodations in Pabong Homestay is approximately Rs 1,350.
- Bonfire charges- Rs 700/group.
Distance From Pabong To Other Places:
- New Jalpaiguri Junction: 103Kms, takes about 3 & a ½ hours to reach.
- Kalimpong: 34Kms.
- Lava, Loleygaon: Almost 90 Kms & takes 3hrs to reach.
- Charkhole: 4Kms.
- Rishyap: 92Kms, takes almost 3h 28mins to reach.
- Pabong to Kolakham: 100Kms, takes 3h 50mins to reach.
To conclude, Pabong is the most offbeat destination in North Bengal. Situated amidst nature, the serene view of Kanchenjunga here revitalizes tourists & makes them want to visit again. If you looking for the nearest tourist place from Kolkata for a short trip. It is the ideal destination for you.
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