Jhandi

Jhandi is a well known tourist spot in the Gorubathan Block offering glorious sun rise and sun set views, wide angle view of Mount Kanchenjunga and the Nathula Range as well as the Dooars. It is about 16 km from Gorubathan. Throughout the year it is cold and misty here. The rich wildlife here also makes it one of the most picturesque destinations for tourists. Home-stays and private eco huts are also available here for tourists. Jhandi (ঝান্ডি) is a new and most beautiful, romantic tourist destination in Dooars region situated on 6,200 ft. above sea level and distance from Siliguri is around 87 km, 9km from the Lava on the way to Gorubathan. Jhandi is also nearest and quickly reachable hilltop from plain land of Bengal and Jhandi is best the alternative for Darjeeling lovers. Blessed with serene ambience Jhandi is a picturesque valley famous for its panoramic view of the Mahananda River valley and mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga. This is home of lots of Himalayan plants and rare animals. You can reach to Jhandi from New Mal Jn. through Malbazar, Damdim, Gorubathan. The road to Jhandi from Gorubathan is just fabulous, through lush green forests and tree plantation on both sides of the road. The tourists who are in search of less trodden destination with the scenically blessed landscape in North Bengal, Jhandi of Dooars region can be an ideal destination for them. Jhandi with its tranquil ambience and mesmerizing natural beauty has ensnared the mind of many travellers. Jhandi has emerged as a must-visit destination of Dooars. The Sunrise and Sunset Point is definitely one of the star attractions of Jhandi. From here, exceptional views of both the rising as well as the setting sun could be observed along with the Mt. Kanchenjunga range. The sight of the sunlight slowly making it’s way over the mountains, and filtering through the mist, definitely is a moment worth capturing. This is further complemented by the calmness of the environment, except for the soft chirping and whistling of the birds in the surrounding forest. Surrounded by a dense evergreen forest of Sal and Pine tree, Jhandi is famous for housing some of the most exquisite flora and fauna in Himalayan Range making it a must visit tourist destination of North Bengal for nature lovers. There are many places in and around Jhandi which offers the tourist with the most astounding scenery of adjacent valley and Himalayan Range.