Dreamland
Gajoldoba
Nidhu Bhusan Das
For my grandson
Jishu Gajoldoba is a Heaven on the Earth. Ten Kms from Siliguri, 39.5 km from Bagdogra Airport and 19
km away from NJP Railway Junction station, Gajoldoba is a picturesque place and
tourist attraction in the Dooars region of North Bengal which offers a variety
of flora, fauna and physical features. It is in the West-South of the Himalayan
foothills, sandwiched between Mahananda river to the west and Teesta river to
the east. The reservoir caused by the Teesta Barrage adds to its mesmerizing
beauty.
Those who
like to rest awhile far from the madding crowd, Gajoldoba offers the right
ambience. “Why Gajoldoba attracts you?” I asked Jishu. The answer was on his
lip: “Birds, vast water, boating and photo opportunity.”
Many migratory birds from Ladakh and Central Asia like Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Bar-headed Goose, Greylag Goose, Lesser Whistling Duck, Ruddy Shelduck, Common Shelduck, Cotton Teal, Tufted Duck, Common Teal, Eurasian Wigeon, Spot-billed Duck, Mallard, Great Cormorant, Indian Cormorant, Little Cormorant, Indian Pond Heron, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Northern Lapwing, River Lapwing, Grey-headed Lapwing, Little Ringed Plover fly here seasonally and swim on the vast expanse of the barrage water.
Gajoldoba barrage is the most attractive
place to visit. Constructed over the Teesta river, this barrage offers a
beautiful view of Mount Kanchenjunga to the visitors. This place is surrounded
by dense Baikunthapur Forest. It offers an ideal retreat for those who have the
mind to spend some quality time on the lap of a calm nature. Gajoldoba is a
wonderful place for bird watchers.
A mega project “BhorerAlo “is growing up here on 200 acres. The resort now offers tourists a splendid experience amidst the lush green landscape. The mighty snow-clad Kanchenjunga is really alluring. It is a unique government accommodation in the Dooars region.
Bhorer Alo
Bhorer Alo Tourism Property is run and maintained by West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (WBTDCL). Presently Bhorer Alo operates with 24 cottages (both two-storey and single-storey). Beside Bhorer Alo flows River Teesta and Mt. Kanchenjunga throws a purple shadow on it.
Room Types and Tariffs:
AC Cottages: 2900/-
Deluxe Cottages – Suit (Chalet B): 3600/-
Duplex Cottages – 01st floor: 3200/-
Duplex Cottages – Ground Floor: 3200/-
Lake Side Cottages (Chalet C) – 550 meter from reception: 2500/-
GST @ 12% on the above room tariff, payable at spot.
10 % Discount (Senior Citizen, Cancer Patient, Single Occupancy) will be
applicable on Weekdays (Mon-Thurs).
No discounts on Weekends (Fri-Sun) and Govt. Holidays.
Charge for extra person @ 20% on the room tariff, payable on the spot.
Extra Cot charges @ 30% on the room tariff, payable at spot.
Tourists from outside North Bengal can land in Bagdogra Airport, NJP Railway Junction station and therefrom reach Gajoldoba by car on hire.
Gajoldoba
is a place of beauty throughout the year. However, winter is considered the
best season to visit. Migratory birds are winged beauty on the barrage water
from November to March.
