Jhalong
Jhalong | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Jhalong or Jhalang is a village in the Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. This tourist spot is 99 km from Siliguri.[1]
Attraction
The hill station is situated near the Indo-Bhutan border on the banks of the Jaldhaka River, on the way to Bindu. Jaldhaka Hydro Electricity Project on the Jaldhaka River is a major attraction in this area. Bird lovers can enjoy a varied collection of hill birds as well as migratory water fowl here.
Accommodation
There is a private hotel for tourists, in Jhalong. A government forest bungalow also provides accommodation.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b "1. Jhalong (Jaldhaka)". Tourism Department. Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 2010-09-06. Cite error: The named reference "General Information" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).