About Bindu

Altitute : 600 metres
Location : Kalimpong district, West Bengal
Nearest City : Siliguri and Jalpaiguri
Distance: 107 km from Siliguri, 55 km from Mal Jn.
Best Season : Anytime except the monsoon

Bindu is a Bengali word, which means "point". Bindu is the last destination to the Indian side of West Bengal to the North at Bhutan border, About 107 kilometers from Siliguri. Bindu is surrounding by hills of India and Bhutan and mostly covered with dense forests. It is a small village located on the banks of River Jaldhaka, which is formed after the merging of three water streams at Bindu namely Bindu Khola, Dudh Pokhri and Jaldhaka. The Jaldhaka water stream originates from the Kupup lake of Sikkim which is a small glacial lake. And the combined streams join together at Bindu to form the Jaldhaka River.

jaldhaka river

(River Jaldhaka at Bindu, West Bengal)

At Bindu, there is a Dam over the Jaldhaka River, which is controlled the water supply to the Jaldhaka Hydel Project at Jhalong and acts as a bridge to crossing over the river to reach Bhutan. It is the first hydroelectric project in India and the population at the locality developed based on this project. Cultivation of Elaichi (Cardamom) and Orange are the main economies of this area. Terrace cultivation is quite popular here.

Attractions in Bindu

The journey to Bindu, gives you an amazing filling of nature. After cross the Coronation Bridge over river Tista, you will be entrance in Dooars region, where most of the time your journey will be through the plain, but the hills on your left side. And the whole journey will be through magnificent and magical dense green forests, where you may suddenly get a view of wild life animals.

After you reach at Bindu, you will get a magnificent view of the scenic village and as well as the Himalayas range in Bhutan, which are completely snow covered during winter and sun-ray creates magical moments with the peaks after reflects sun beams on it. A trek from Todey to Tangta is also available here for all adventure lovers, in this route you may extended your trekking to Neora Valley national Park.

Bindu is also popular to all birdwatchers; various types of birds are available here, such as Eurasian Wryneck, Crested Kingfisher, Brown Dipper, Slaty-backed Forktail, Little Forktail and Laughing Thrush.

Bindu Dam - The main attraction of this village is the Bindu Dam built on the Jaldhaka River to operate water supply of Jaldhaka Hydel Project. However, it is also used as a foot bridge to reach Bhutan. From there you can take a rare view of the snow Peak Mountaineer range in winters.

Jaldhaka Hydel Project - The first hydroelectric project of India can be visited with the prior permission of the WBSEB authorities. Photography is prohibited in the hydel power project area.

Cardamom Curing Centre at Godak - On the way to Godak village, about 14 km from Bindu Government has set up a Cardamom Curing Centre. Cardamom is dyed and processed here before delivery. Godak is just 15 km away from Bindu. It is famous for a tribal Goddess. And the journey from Bindu to Godak is amazing.

Transport

Bindu is a few kilometers from Jhalong (12 kilometers) on the way to Bhutan from Siliguri (106 kilometers).

By Road: Bindu is 106 kilometer away from Siliguri and easily excisable by road. NBSTC Buses, Bhutan Govt. Buses, Mini Buses, ATC Buses, Private Buses and Taxi are available from Siliguri to Bindu. Journey time may be 2 hours 30 minutes. Best option to visit Bindu from Siliguri is Taxi. Taxi fare is calculated with multiply of Rs. 7/- to Rs. 9/- per kilometer depends on the session.

By Air: Nearest airport of Bindu is at Bagdogra, which is located 16 kilometer away from Siliguri. All major air services are available from all over India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati and Kolkata.. You can find out various vehicles to come in Siliguri, and then follow the above road journey.

By Rail: New Jalpaiguri and Siliguri Railway Station are main railway station in this area that connects Bindu with Kolkata, Guwahati and New Delhi. After you arrive at New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri, you can follow the road journey to reach at Bindu.

Accommodation

In Bindu, there has a forest department bungalow, which is very good and comfortable for accommodation. Some other private accommodations are also available with various budgets.

To check the room availability and online booking in the resorts of West Bengal Forest Development Corporation click here or can contact with bellow details.

Reservation Authorities :

Divisional Manager, Kalimpong
(General & Special Division)
W.B.F.D.C. Ltd., Kalimpong
Phone: (03552) 255783, 255780
Tourism Centre, Govt. of WB
M-4 Building, Pradhan Nagar
Hill Cart Road, Siliguri - 734403
Phone : (0353) 2511979 / 4, 2432561
Fax : (0353) 2511979, 2432561