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Kalijhora




Kalijhora is a small village in Darjeeling District of West Bengal. Perched at an altitude of 300 m, it lies on the banks of Teesta River. Kalijhora is about 13 km from Latpancher and 27 km from Siliguri, on the National Highway 31 A.

The place is noted for its camp grounds, which provide enough open space to organizing different camping activity. Bird watching and jungle safari are among the most common activity here. Camping is organized at Kalijhora throughout the year; hence it is a place of great tourist importance.

Many short treks leads to the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary from this place. Peshok (the convergence of Teesta and Rangeet), Mongpu, and Latkothi are the neighboring tourist places.

Civil Enclave Bagdogra is the closest airport. The nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station.



Updated on 3rd June, 2014
District: Darjeeling
Location: Darjeeling    

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