Bagdogra

State

Bagdogra is a small town which is surrounded by tea gardens and the area in which it is situated is commonly called the Dooars at the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. It is a famous as a hill resort offering a breath taking sight of the numerous peaks of the majestic Himalayas. The Himalayan physiography of lofty mountainous terrain and cascading rivers, offers adventure sports trekking, mountaineering and river rafting.

Being a part of the tea cultivation region, this place is surrounded by lush green tea gardens. This place is popular because it offers views of the eastern Himalayan Mountains. The Teesta River flows close by this town, which offers water activities such as river rafting and fishing.

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Accessibility

By Air: Bagdogra is easily accessible because it has an international airport, which is the only airport in the North Bengal region.

By Rail: The New Jalpaiguri station is the only railhead in the region and you can opt for a taxi up on reaching the location.

Getaways
District
Darjeeling
Location
93 km from Darjeeling
STD Code
03556
Termperature
Summer 35-43°C, Winter 15-22°C
Best time to visit
October to March
Famous For
Bagdogra Airport is the only airport in North Bengal, which is now an International Airport