Gorubathan, also known as Sombare, is one of the towns situated in the Kalimpong sub-division of Darjeeling district in West Bengal. It lies between 26°58'N to 88°42'E and has an average elevation of 417 m. Gorubathan is located on the east bank of Neora River that flows through the state of West Bengal.
The town owes its name to the weekly village market that is held on every Monday, known as Sombar. There are several ancient testimonies like Dalim Fort that provides a glimpse into the history of the region. Lava and Faforkheti are some of the major tourist attractions in Gorubathan. These destinations are popular for adventure activities like trekking, hiking and mountain climbing.
Reaching the town is easier with the availability of flights, trains and buses. The closest airbase to the town is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport of Guwahati, which is connected with all the major cities of India. Moreover, travellers can arrive at railway junction of Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri to reach the destination. State and private buses are available from Siliguri to reach to Gorubathan.
The township experiences pleasant climatic conditions with moderately warm summers and chilling cold winters. The weather remains ideal during the months of September and October and is the best time to make a visit.
Trekking, sightseeing, riverside picnic are the major activities in Gorubathan.