Mongpong
| Mongpong | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Mongpong Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°31′N 88°17′E / 26.52°N 88.28°ECoordinates: 26°31′N 88°17′E / 26.52°N 88.28°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest city | Malbazar |
Mongpong is a small hill village located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. This village is located on the bank of Teesta river. The Teesta river breaks into several streams here. Mongpong is located on the fringe of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and is home to several birds like brahminy duck, pintail duck, poachard, mallard and bar-headed goose that come here from Central Asia and Ladakh during winter. It is known for its beautiful landscape of the Teesta river, mountains and forests, which attract a lot of tourists. Accommodation is available at the Mongpong Forest Rest House managed by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation (WBFDC).
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