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About Bagdogra |
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Bagdogra is a small town in the Darjeeling district of West
Bengal, India, which is enclosed by tea gardens. Bagdogra is
located at 26.42°N 88.19°E. It is 17 km away from Siliguri
which is the second largest city of West Bengal, India.
Bagdogra is part of the Greater Siliguri Metropolitan Area.
Bagdogra is linked by air from two major cities of India one
is Delhi and other is Kolkata. Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri are
the nearby railway station to Bagdogra. Bagdogra Airport is
the only airport in North Bengal, which is now an
International Airport. Bagdogra, a small and peaceful town
which is situated in the northern part of West Bengal is a
gateway to the well-known hill station, Darjeeling. The Teesta
River flows near this town which adds to the beauty of the
place. This place is located just a few kilometers short of
the Himalayan range and has a low hilly landscape which
provides it with a quiet and picturesque environment of its
own. Lush green tea gardens, hilly terrain, verdant meadows
and a beautiful township provide a scenic view to visitors
here.
This town is well-known for its peaceful environment, tea
plantations and various festivals organized on the banks of
River Teesta. Scenic views of the eastern range of the
Himalayas attract tourists from all over the world. River
rafting, trekking, mountaineering and camping are some of the
attractive activities you can indulge in while visiting
Bagdogra. The place acts as a air connection for hill stations
like Darjeeling and Kalimpong and hence, it receives a large
number of visitors throughout the year. Bagdogra, being a
hilly region, remains cool and breezy throughout the year. The
best time to visit Bagdogra is during the months from May to
October. |
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Events / Festivals in Bagdogra |
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Bagdogra is a place which is bounded by nature and preserves a
huge amount of culture and traditions within. Some festivals in
Bagdogra are celebrated by the people that comprises Kenduli
Mela, Jalpesh Mela, Gangasagar Mela, Naba Barsho and many more.
Naba Barsho: Naba Barsho is observed as the New Year
according to the Tibetan calendar and is celebrated with huge
enthusiasm. During this time, the tourists can observe the rich
cultural and traditional heritage of this town, which is one of
the main attractions of Bagdogra. |
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Bagdogra Weather |
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Summer Season in Bagdogra
Summers are comparatively less hot as the town is bounded by
snow-covered mountains. The maximum temperature however does
reach around 38°C. The months from March to May see the maximum
number of people passing through here and heading to higher
altitudes.
Winter Season in Bagdogra
Winter remains quite cold as the temperature falls to 5°C here
because of the Himalayan range are nearby. November-February is
the best time to visit and witness the refreshing mist in the
air of Bagdogra.
Monsoon Season in Bagdogra
Monsoon is experienced early in this place and the temperature
in monsoon falls down to 20°C. The best time to visit Bagdogra
is from July to October and enjoy the freshness of the monsoon
season. |
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Tourist Attractions in Bagdogra |
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Bagdogra is one of the most quiet and peaceful locations
to spend some quality time with a loved one or an
adventurous trip with a group of friends. Bagdogra has
very limited tourist attractions however there are a few
which have caught the eye of the traveller while visiting
this heavenly place. There are quite a few places to see
in Bagdogra that are also an integral part of Bagdogra
tourist attractions.
The Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary
The Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary is a forest reserve which
is situated in the middle of River Mahananda and River
Teesta and is one of the famous tourist attraction of
Bagdogra. Mahananda Wildlife sanctuary is about half an
hour away from Bagdogra and offers the tourist a marvelous
opportunity to sight the Indian Bison, the Royal Bengal
Tiger, Indian elephants, the barking deer, Sambar and
other birds and mammals.
Kali Mandir
The Kali Mandir is located about an hour away from
Bagdogra near the Coronation Bridge. This temple contains
the idol of Goddess Kali bejewelled, holding swords and
other armoury. This temple also offers a amazing view of
the Kanchenjunga peak with wonderful lush greenery all
around.
Iskcon temple
Iskcon temple is one of the most famous pilgrim sights for
all Hindu followers and it is situated about half an hour
away from Bagdogra. This temple also houses statues of
Lord Narsimha ,Advait Acharya and others and is a popular
tourist attraction in Bagdogra.Iskcon temple is built
around the story of Radha-Krishna.
Coronation Bridge
Coronation Bridge is one the oldest monuments of
Bagdogra as it was built in 1930. The Coronation Bridge
was named so as it was built to honour the coronation of
King George V. From here the tourist can view the
amalgamation of two important rivers of North Bengal-
River Teesta and River Rangeet.
Salugara Monastery Near Bagdogra
Bagdogra Salugara Monastery in Bagdogra town is among
those places which are famous for their monasteries and
monks. According to an ancient belief, the monastery is
surrounded by hills which protect it. Thousands of people
visit this place to witness the beautiful relics and idols
of the monastery.Salugara Monastery is located about 13 km
away from Bagdogra and is famous for stupas of Buddha.
This monastery was built by Buddhist monks who are the
followers of His Holiness- The Dalai Lama. The most
prominent attraction of this monastery is the Stupa which
is 110 feet tall and was founded by the Tibetan Lama, Kalu
Rinpoche.
Other places to visit in Bagdogra are the Science City in
Siliguri, Umrao Singh Boat club in Sukhna, white
water rafting in the River Teesta, etc. |
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How to Reach Bagdogra |
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Rail
The nearest railhead to this town is Jalpaiguri station which is
the main railway junction and is linked to the main cities of
India via rail. Frequent trains are available from major cities
of India to Jalpaiguri railway station, from where tourists can
take a bus or taxi to reach Bagdogra.
By Road
Regular bus services are available from various cities of the
North-East India and the Northern region of West Bengal to reach
this town. Bagdogra is connected to all the major cities via
national highway.
By Air
Bagdogra Airport is fully functional for domestic as well as
international flights. Visitors can conveniently take flights to
reach here from some of the main cities of India such as Delhi,
Guwahati, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Paro and Bangkok are
linked directly via air to Bagdogra. Tourists can hire a taxi or
bus shuttle from the airport to reach the town of Bagdogra. |
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