Jayanti
Jayanti is a small hilly village in the lap of Bhutan hill, a must visit destination of Dooars region in North Bengal and famous for its natural beauty. The main attractions of Jayanti are wild natural beauty, Bala River and Jayanti River. These rivers became fearsome in monsoon and stay narrowed in rest of the year. The wavy view of Bhutan hill from Jayanti is just fabulous.
The relics of Railway Bridge in the river bed is another remarkable point of interest in Jayanti, the bridge was built in British period (1915). This bridge was used to taken dolomite to industrial area from Himalaya, but now only iron structure is there, entire bridge was ruined in flood. Take a short (around 4 K.M) trek to Choto Mahakal (Small Mahakal) Temple/cave through thrilling road, this road has been raised to Boro Mahakal (Big Mahakal) temple/cave, and then Sotipith toward Jayanti. Take another around 2 K.M trek to Pokhori, a transparent and natural water lake in Pukhri hilltop. The trek is moderate but with few stiff parts.
Accommodation in Jayanti
Jayanti attracts tourists throughout the year, this is one of the around the year travel destination in Dooars region. We provide homestay accommodation booking at Jayanti for your relaxing holidays.
Our associate homestay located in very nice location at Jayanti forest. All rooms are very much comfortable, spacious and well furnished. Homestay has four rooms including one special room with automatic light and sensor control. All rooms are with geyser, luxuries tiles fitted western bathroom, Full HD LED TV. Tariff starts Rs.1,600/ including coffee and snacks per day per room. All rooms are big enough, spacious and cozy, provides a super night view of homestay with lights.
Another associate property (homestay) besides forest office and river only 5-6 min. walking distance. The owner of this homestay Mr. Banarjee and his son is very helpful and jolly person, they can arrange sightseeing and local trek. Foods are awesome, package starts from Rs.300/ per person per day (four times). Room tariff starts Rs.800 to Rs.1200.
Communication
Nearest railway station is Rajabhatkhaowa (RVK), only local and few passenger trains from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) have stoppage at RVK. New Alipurduar (NOQ) is nearest major railway station and well connected with rest of India. Numbers of trains are running daily to and from New Alipurduar (NOQ), like KANCHANJANGA Express, GUWAHATI Express, TESTA-TORSA Express, SARAIGHAT Express etc. Jayanti situated on 26 K.M away from New Alipurduar, cars and auto rickshaws are available from station to Jayanti. Nearest airport is Bagdogra airport (IXB), distance from Jayanti around 201 K.M.
Best Season to Visit Jayanti
Jayanti can be visited throughout the year, entire forest remain closed in rainy season ( From 16th June to 15th September ).
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