BARA MANGWA
Baramangwa is rapidly growing as a calm offbeat tourist location situated at the sub-division of Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Baramangwa can also be regarded as mountain slop on Teesta Valley located on the western side of Kalimpong Hills. The word Baramangwa is derived from a Lepcha language that translates into ‘A Big Place of Finger Millet’. Baramangwa is set at an altitude of 1450 meter (4800 feet) and the village of Baramangwa mainly comprises of winding valleys, terraced farmlands, plenty of orange orchards, wide species of exotic flowers, the view of the confluence of River Teesta and River Rangeet, lush green tea gardens and wide species of birds. The local inhabitants of Baramangwa mainly belong to Rai, Pradhan, Tamang and the like communities. These local villagers of Baramangwa are mainly involved in Agro – based farming as their main source of livelihood. But with the advent of village tourism within this sector, some of the local villagers of Baramangwa started to extend their houses or resorts to accommodate tourists with staying facility. The organic products usually grown in the farmlands of Baramangwa are Chinese tea, clove, cardamom, paddy, cinnamon, asparagus, Darjeeling Oranges (also known as Mandarin) and few others. Apart from that numerous medicinal herbs are also cultivated at Baramangwa. During the harvesting season when all the oranges ripe at that time numerous exquisite birds assemble in and around Baramangwa to get their part. The circuit of Baramangwa along with Tinchuley, Takdah, Chotamangwa and Lamahatta can be an excellent alternative for offbeat tour plan in Darjeeling district.
Places to visit around Baramangwa:
In and around the village of Baramangwa there are few places of tourist interest. These places can be easily covered from Baramangwa in a day trip.
- Tinchuley: Located at a distance of 10.5 km away from Baramangwa, the beautiful and model village of Tinchuley was developed by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) in order to promote village tourism in the hills.
- Lamahatta: Lamahatta is also a beautiful village of Darjeeling sub division located at a distance of 16 km away from Baramangwa. For the past few years Lamahatta is developed as a tourist destination.
- Takdah: Popularly known for its old British Bungalows, lush green tea estates and stunning view of sunrise and sunset, Takdah is located at a distance of 16 km via Takling road and 14.3 km via Lopchu road from Baramangwa.
- Chotamangwa: Located at a distance of 12 km from Baramangwa, the village of Chotamangwa is a beautiful table type hill top specially known for the magnificent view of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges, orange orchards and lush greenery.
- Darjeeling: The queen of hills Darjeeling is located at a distance of 35 km away from Baramangwa and tourists can easily cover the local watchable around Darjeeling in a day trip from Baramangwa.
- Triveni: Triveni (also known as Lover’s Meet View Point) is the confluence point of two important rivers namely Teesta and Rangeet and is located at a distance of 08 km away from Baramangwa.
- Tea Estates: In and around the village of Baramangwa there are several important tea estates are located. Some of these notable tea estates are Peshoke Tea Estate (08 km), Rungli Rungliot Tea Estate (17.6 km via Takling road and 15.7 km via Lopchu road) and Lopchu Tea Estate (15 km).
- Monastery Visit: A very old monastery named as Takling Monastery built in 1915 is located at a short distance from Baramangwa. The Takling Monastery is situated at Takling village and one of the first Tamang Monastery which shows a blend of bon and Buddhism in its architecture and rare manuscripts.
- Other Places of tourist interest: Apart from the above mentioned must visit places from Baramangwa, there are few other spots which tourists can also opt to visit from Baramangwa, these are Tinchuley Sunrise Point (09 km), Teesta and Rangeet View Point (12 km), Mungpoo (20 km), Kalimpong (21 km), Lava (46 km), Lolegaon (68 km), Ghoom (29 km), 06th Mile (08 km), Sukhiapokhri (37 km) and Pedong (35 km).
Thing to do in and around Baramangwa:
Being a small offbeat tourist gateway, Baramangwa still offers handful of activities to try and experience for tourists.
- Being a partly isolated village and far away from the madding crowd, the most important activity at Baramangwa is just sit back, relax and enjoy the surrounding view with cup of warm Darjeeling tea.
- Baramangwa is also an ideal spot for bird watchers as during the ripping season and also during winter season numerous birds of varied species comes down to Baramangwa making the place a perfect destination for bird watchers.
- Baramangwa can also be an ideal location for landscape photographers as the surrounding valleys, meandering flow of River Teesta, terraced farmlands, orange orchards and winding tea gardens offer photographers with ampule options of landscape photography.
- Tourists with an adventurous bend of mind can opt to take part in river rafting in Teesta River which is quiet enjoying.
- Tourists can visit the surrounding orange orchards around the village of Baramangwa. One can also opt to taste fresh orange juice from any of these orchards. There is an orange processing factory located nearby which is also worth visiting.
- In a leisure day tourists can opt to stroll around the village of Baramangwa through the village trails and meet the local people.
- There are few short treks and hiking trails emerged from Baramangwa which tourists can opt to enjoy with help of a local guide.
- There is a Yoga and Martial Art center located at Baramangwa where tourists can take yoga lessons to rejuvenate their body and mind.
- Tourists can also lay hands with the local villagers of Baramangwa in their farmlands and get involved in organic farming.
- From Baramangwa in a day outing tourists can opt for camping near River Teesta or one can also go for fishing.
- In the evening at Baramangwa tourists can indulge in camp fire under the open sky. Baramangwa also offers beautiful night scape view with plenty of glittering stars in the galaxy.
How to reach:
By Air: Bagdogra Airport is the nearest airport to Baramangwa located at a distance of 67 km away. Bagdogra Airport is well connected by regular flight services with Kolkata, Guwahati and Delhi. From Bagdogra Airport tourists will get hired vehicles to reach Baramangwa at a journey of 2.5 hours.
By Train: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is the nearest rail head to Baramangwa located at a distance of 62 km away via NH10. NJP railway station is well connected with rest of India by good railway networks. From NJP railway station tourists will also get hired vehicles to reach Baramangwa.
By Road: Baramangwa is well connected by good roadway networks with the nearest junction Siliguri (60 km). Apart from that Baramangwa can also be reach from all the nearby destinations by reserved vehicles. Though shared vehicles are available but on very rare occasions. Hence tourists are advised to avail reserved vehicles to reach Baramangwa from the nearby destinations. The route to Baramangwa from Siliguri is via Sevoke, Kalijhora, Teesta Bazaar and Peshoke Tea Estate. Tourists coming from Darjeeling can take the route via Hill Cart Road, Ghoom, Jorebungalow, 06th Mile and Takdah to reach Baramangwa.
Best time to visit Baramangwa:
Baramangwa can be visited throughout the year, but it is advisable to avoid the monsoon season. Winter is the best to witness the ripped oranges along with numerous bird species. Summers at Baramangwa are quiet comfortable and ideal to escape the scorching heat of the plains.
BARA MANGWA FARM HOUSE
Baramangwa Farm House is situated at the edge of the hills. Baramangwa Farm House is a very ideal place to enjoy the beauty of Valleys along with Teesta River flowing in between. This Farm has a warm sense of hospitality. One can enjoy the rural life as Baramangwa Farm House offers a panoramic view of Kalimpong Hills on one side and the Sikkim Hills on the other. Bara Mangwa Farm House has its own Farm with uncountable greenery surrounding its area. The Farm has also cattle breeding, poultry farming, own piggery and also cultivation of various kind of flowers which will cherish all day long. One can have their cooked vegetables served from their farm. So you can enjoy the taste of rural farming in the atmosphere of hilly village and smell the breath taking air with the morning sunrise.
Amenities Available:
Rooms are all equipped with attach bathrooms (western type toilets).
In-House restaurant facility (serving Indian, Chinese and local regional cuisines).
All rooms offer a wide view of the valleys along with the Teesta River.
Wall to wall carpet.
Music system available.
Local sightseeing available on request.
Rooms Type and Tariffs:
Deluxe rooms (Adjacent to Balcony) @ Rs.2000/- per day
Premium rooms (With Balcony) @ Rs.1650/- per day
12% tax applicable on the above tariff.
Food Charges @ Rs.600/- per day per pax
Food includes bed tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, snacks and dinner.
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