To one who has been long in city pent its been always a blessing to spend some indolent hours in the lap of nature. Bon Pahari, a 3-star homestay located in the midst of lush green surrounding and hills as the name suggests offers all the comforts and amenities to the visitors with ultimate satisfaction. Only a night’s journey takes you to Alipurduar Junction from where the homestay is a 35 KM road journey to Santalabari in Buxa.

ACCOMMODATION:

There is a total of 30 rooms including double and triple air-conditioned bedrooms with attached bathrooms. All the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and include a TV with a cable network connection.

Check-in: 12 noon

Check-out: 11 AM

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY :

One can visit Jayanti, a small forest village along the Jayanti River. It’s a feast of the senses with beautiful landscape, wide riverbed, a mountain range in the distance and lavish green everywhere.

Visiting Jaldapara National Park and Chilapata Forest as sightseeing might be another very fond choice.

Phuentsholing, a border town in Bhutan is a popular destination of the tourists and is easily accessible from the homestay.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS :

A trek to Buxa Fort is really an attraction to the visitors. walking through the jungle with the sounds of the birds and insects is an enthralling experience. It should be in the must-to-do list of the Nature lovers and photographers.

Though spotting a tiger is a hard job, but jungle safari in Buxa Tiger Reserve is still alluring to the tourists.

A jungle trek to Pukri hill and lepchakha can also be done for a different kind of adventure and experience.

BEST TIME TO VISIT :

One can visit this place throughout the year but the best time would be between the months of October to March. The weather is cool and clear visiting the jungle becomes enjoyable. Monsoon seasons from June to September becomes uncomfortable. The Buxa Reserve Forest also remains closed during this time.

HOW TO REACH :

There are a bunch of trains regularly going to New Alipurduar (NOQ) from Howrah, Sealdah or Kolkata station. Kanchanjangha Exp, Saraighat Exp, Kamrup Exp, Kanchankanya Exp, Padatik Exp, and Testa Torsa Exp are the popular choices by the visitors.

By road, Kolkata to Alipurduar is 706 KM journey and it takes about 17 hours mostly through NH12 and NH27.

The nearest airport to Alipurduar is Bagdogra Airpot in Siliguri. And from Siliguri Alipurduar is to be reached by road.

Pocket Pinch:

Rs. 1500 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in non AC Building Room,

Rs. 1650 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in AC Building Room,

Rs. 1600 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in non AC Cottage Room,

Rs. 1850 + 5% GST only per head per day with food and stay in AC Cottage Room,

Check out other nearby places in close to Buxa Tiger Reserve in Dooars like

Jayanti ,

Chilapata

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Opening the hotel’s windows and witnessing the snow-capped peaks of the mountain is always your dream. The hotel Jewel of the East, Gangtok is ready to convert your dream into reality. Gangtok a very popular tourist gateway will gift you anyway a different but extensively cordial and warm experience by staying in this residency.

“Away to the hills, away……..”

Accommodation: Jewel of The East

This residency is offering rooms of four varieties – Deluxe Rooms, Super Deluxe Rooms, Suite Room and King Suite with all modern amenities and complimentary breakfast.

Check-In: 12.00 noon

Check-Out: 10:00 a.m.

Outdoor Activities

When you are planning to visit Gangtok, pen down the list of adventurous sports you want to participate in-

1. River rafting- The experience of rafting in the chilly cold waters of River Teesta and River Rangit in Sikkim is an amazing experience.
2. Paragliding- It is highly popular in the beauty of the majestic Himalayas and the green surroundings are heavenly.
3. Cable Car Ride- Cable car ride in Gangtok is surely one of the top things to do. This is an exciting experience in which you get a chance to witness the magnificent views of the towns of Gangtok.
4. Yak Safari– Yak Ride is one of the most essential activities and unique things to do in Gangtok.
5. Shopping- in Gangtok holds the most value for shopaholics. Two famous markets of Gangtok offer various creative and exclusive items.
6. G.Marg– It is heaven for shopaholics. The place is famous for Tibetan clothes, scripture, art, etc.
7. Lal Bazaar– Another famous place for shopping is Lal Bazaar. The concern place is famous for Semi-precious stone, wall hanging, Sikkim tea, etc.

Nearby Attractions

Changu Lake- The Changu Lake is a very renowned tourist spot in Gangtok. Located at an altitude of 12200 ft. and around 38 km from Gangtok, the Changu Lake is on the way from Gangtok to Nathula.

Nathula Pass- Nathula Pass is one of the most prominent passes that connect the Sikkim to Tibet. The Nathula pass is around 56 km from Gangtok.

Seven Sisters waterfall– This world-wide famous waterfall located about 32km away from Gangtok, this waterfall is situated along the highway Gangtok-Lachung.This waterfall is divided into 7 small waterfalls.

Rumtek Monastery– The monastery is situated around 24 km from the capital city in the quiet, serene and beautiful village of Rumtek.

Tashi View Point– Situated 8 km away from central Gangtok, Tashi Viewpoint is a point from where travelers can get a sight of the splendid Mount Sinilochu and Mount Kanchenjunga.

Others- Apart from those other notable spots are Ranka Monastery, Hanuman Tok, Banjhakri Water Fall, etc.

Best Time to Visit

Gangtok is a vibrant tourist spot through out the year. It has superb weather in summer. Winter usually doesn’t receive snow fall but its quite chilly so bags are going to be heavy. Monsoon gives a wet misty thrill though extra safety in road is required.

How to Reach

Airway- The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, 76.7 km from the living.

Railway- If you feel like availing a train, there are many trains that leave from Sealdah and Howrah station to New Jalpaiguri, nearest rail station from Sikkim. It takes 5-6 hours to reach Gangtok from NJP

Roadway- The approximate drive takes at least seventeen hours and thirty minutes through National Highway 34 (NH34) from Kolkata.

Pocket Pinch: Jewel of The East

Deluxe Room: Room only Rs. 1,904, Room with breakfast Rs. 2128, Room with breakfast and lunch/dinner Rs.2576, Room with breakfast, lunch and dinner Rs. 3136 per day per head per day.

Superior Room: Room only Rs. 2128, with breakfast Rs. 2352, Room with breakfast and lunch/dinner Rs.2800, Room with breakfast, lunch, and dinner Rs. 3472 per day per head.

Suite: Room only Rs.3696, Room with breakfast Rs.4032, Room with breakfast, lunch/dinner Rs.4480, Room with breakfast, lunch, and dinner Rs. 5264 per day per head.

You can check out other packages of North Sikkim , Silk Route 5 Night 6 Days

Other Sikkim places like Rinchenpong Heritage Farm, Ravangla Village Farm House,Singtham Village Home Stay,

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