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Jhandi -The offbeat Destination in Dooars

Jhandi is quite famous among the tourist who likes scenic beauty of hills. If you are looking for an isolated tourist place, you may go to Jhandi. Jhandi is a tiny beautiful hamlet in the lap of the Himalayas.

Jhandi, the romantic destination, the land covered with mist is one of the most attractive places to visit in Dooars. If you are in search of serenity Jhandi tour will be a lifetime memory. Jhandi can be explored with another attraction Lava, which is only 9 km away from Jhandi.



Why should you go for a Jhandi Tour?

You might be confused before planning a Jhandi tour. Why Jhandi? There are famous Darjeeling tourist places, Kalimpong, Gangtok, and other well-known tourist places in this region. Here are some major reasons to explore this village.
  • Here the clouds, mist from the valley ,  plays with sunshine. I was blessed to witness the magic transition of mist and sunshine. Here nature dances in her own rhythm.
  • The scenic valley offers you a splendid panoramic view of Mt.Kanchanjungha and the Mahananda river. It is located at the junction of the hills of Darjeeling with the Tarai and Dooars. So the plains of Dooars and Tarai are easily visible from Jhandi. At night the magical scene created when the lights of the lower valley are visible.
  • If you love to explore untouched nature in some offbeat place, a Jhandi tour is a must. The pine and sal jungle takes you to the lap of mother nature.
  • The Jhandi Dara is famous for its sunrise and sunset. It offers a great view that is a lifetime experience.

Activities in Jhandi

  • A walk in the dense forest. 
  • Trekking
  • River rafting
  • Learn about tea production in the nearby tea garden

How to Reach Jhandi

Jhandi is 90 km away from Siliguri. Siliguri is well connected with other parts of India by road, air, and train. You can easily hire a cab from NJP station or Bagdogra airport. It will take only Rs 2500 to 3000. Bargain to save your pocket.

You can also reach Jhandi from New Mal Jn, Malbazar, Damdim, Gorubathan. The roadside view to Jhandi from Gorubathan is just fabulous, through lush green forests and tree plantations on both sides of the road. But the road condition is very poor.

Where to stay in Jhandi

Here are some tourist lodges, eco hut, and homestays to stay in Jhandi. Jhandi Eco hut is a good option to stay here and explore the nearby places.

Jhandi sightseeing places



Jhandi is so picturesque that you can't imagine. It compels you to just relax in your Jhandi Eco hut doing nothing.  
Jhandi is located in the Dooars region of North Bengal. It has a lot of famous tourists destination. The sightseeing tour will take only 7-8 hours to cover the places mentioned below.
  • Lava is one major well-known tourist places to visit in Dooars. The Lava Buddhist monastery is a treat for tourists.
  • Lolegaon adjacent to Lava is another tourist attraction. Lava and Lolegaon is two beautiful mountain hamlet very close to each other. So do not skip the place while in Jhandi. It is only a 1-hour drive from Lava.
  • Bindu has rapidly emerged as a favored offbeat destination. The river flowing through the picturesque Bindu creates a natural border between Bhutan and India. The Jaldhaka hydel project in Jhalong is another place to visit.
  • Fagu Tea Estate is a serene place in Dooars near Gorubathan National Park. The upper and lower Fagu is two adjacent tea hub located near to Jhandi. There is a small Buddhist Gumpha in Fagu.
Jhandi tour will surely make your holiday special. If you like you can also arrange a tour to the places to visit in dooars along with lonely offbeat destination in Darjeeling

When to Visit Jhandi

The best season to go to Jhandi is from September to April. The temperature in Jhandi from Sep to Nov and again from Feb-April is comfortable. It is in the range of 18-24℃. The Kanchanjungha is best visible from Sep to Dec in the clear sky. Take woolen clothes with you. From December to January the temperature drops down to even 7-8℃. You don't have to bother about breathing problems, the altitude is not that high.


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