Jhalong
| Jhalong | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Jhalong Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°02′24″N 88°52′19″E / 27.04000°N 88.87194°ECoordinates: 27°02′24″N 88°52′19″E / 27.04000°N 88.87194°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Jhalong and the river Jhaldhaka
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
- 1 2 "1. Jhalong (Jaldhaka)". Tourism Department. Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
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