MAIRUNG GAON
Mairung Gaon or Mayrong Gaon is a tiny forest village and a lesser known tourist destination within Kalimpong sub division of Kalimpong district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Mairung Gaon is a part of Mayrong Forest and guarded by the undulating Alpine trees and dense wilderness of Neora Valley National Park from all sides. Mairung Gaon village lies on a slope of Mayrong Forest and it faces to the northern side. Mairung Gaon is nestled at an altitude of 5000 feet and the primary attraction of Mairung Gaon is the pristine nature at its best form. On a clear day Mairung Gaon offers stunning view of the majestic snow-capped Himalayan ranges of Mt. Kanchenjunga along with parts of Nathula range and Zuluk of East Sikkim. The region of Mairung Gaon is characterized by rising mountains along with thick natural vegetation, Himalayan stream and wide species of Himalayan birds, step farming lands and small houses of the local inhabitants. Mairung Gaon is mostly inhabited by Lepcha people, to name but a few are Rai, Subba, Tamang, Bhutia and the like communities. These local people of Mairung Gaon mostly depend on forest source and agriculture is the main source of livelihood till Eco tourism was introduced in this tiny hamlet of Mairung Gaon. With the inception of Eco based tourism at Mairung Gaon, the local villagers have started to rent their houses to cater tourists with staying options in the form of Homestays. The local villagers of Mairung Gaon have been living here for many years. Most of the local houses and homestays at Mairung Gaon are concentrated close to the main road. Mairung Gaon is an ideal holiday hot spot for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.
Activities and attractions around Mairung Gaon:
Being a forest village and a tiny hamlet, Mairung Gaon offers tourists with handful of activities and local attractions to experience.
Nature Walk: The most primary attraction of Mairung Gaon is the surrounding natural landscape. All around the village of Mairung Gaon tourists will get to witness the pristine nature at its best form. On a leisure day tourists can opt for a village walk and socialize with local villagers of Mairung Gaon and get a deep insight of their daily lifestyle.
Bird Watching: Mairung Gaon is an ideal destination for bird watchers and bird photographers. The village of Mairung Gaon and its nearby wilderness is inhabited by wide species of Himalayan birds, hence enthusiast will get ample chances of birding options.
Landscape Photography: Mairung Gaon is also an ideal destination for landscape photography and nature photography. The surrounding vivid greenery of Mairung Gaon offers photographer with ample options for some of the best clicks.
Trekking: Mairung Gaon offers tourists with wide options of short treks and hiking in and around the village. Few short trek routes originate from Mairung Gaon those leads to different directions of the village.
Duka Village and Duka Waterfall Visit: Nearby Mairung Gaon there is a 07 steps waterfall named as Duka Waterfall. This waterfall is located at Duka Valley or Duka village which is another tourist spot nearby to Mairung Gaon located. Duka Waterfall is coming down from a massive height overcoming the hills and the beauty is worth admiring.
Silk Route Trip: Mairung Gaon can also be an alternate night halt option for tourists before proceeding towards the higher altitudes of Old Silk Route of East Sikkim. A night halt at Mairung Gaon before Silk Route journey will acclimatize the altitude.
Tenderbong Village: Tenderbong is a sleepy village located around 7.6 km away from Algarah. In fact Tenderbong is one of the nearby villages to Mairung Gaon. Tenderbong is mainly known for the photogenic view of the majestic Himalayas along with numerous birds, blooming flowers, butterflies and natural vegetation. From Mairung Gaon to a little downward valley lies Tenderbong village.
Geroke Village: Geroke is another tiny hamlet or Himalayan village located within close proximity to Mairung Gaon. From Mairung Gaon in a day trek trip tourists can visit Geroke village by trekking through the thick natural vegetation of Mairung Gaon.
Wildlife Sightings: Being located within close proximity to Neora Valley National Park and the village is full of thick natural vegetation, hence tourists at Mairung Gaon can often encounter with wildlife species those inhabit the nearby wilderness.
Milan Top View Point: Milan Top View Point is a spot nearby Pedong Bazaar and is located at a distance of 9.4 km away from Mairung Gaon. Milan Top View Point offers breath-taking view of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges of Mt. Kanchenjunga along with the valleys dotted with lush green Alpine forests.
Nearby Sightseeing: From Mairung Gaon in a day trip tourists can opt for a visit to the nearby places of tourist interest. Kalimpong being the nearest town to Mairung Gaon located at a distance of 15 km away. From Mairung Gaon tourists can opt for a visit to Kalimpong town and witness the different tourist spots in and around the town.
Apart from that some of the very demanding tourist spots are located nearby to Mairung Gaon. These are namely Algarah (08 km), Pedong (11.7 km) via NH 717A, Iccheygaon (16.7 km) via Bhalu Marg, Ramdhura, Lava (16 km), Rishyap (18.1 km), Sillerygaon (12.8 km), Kolakham (28.7 km), Rikisum (7.8 km), Kagay or Kagey Village (5.4 km) and others.
How to Reach:
By Air: Bagdogra Airport is the nearest airport to Mairung Gaon located around 99 km away. Bagdogra Airport is well connected with Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Guwahati by regular flight services. From Bagdogra Airport tourists will get vehicles on reserved basis (the most preferable) to reach Maigung Gaon. For shared vehicles there are two different routes. One is From Bagdogra – Kalimpong – Algarah – Mairung Gaon. Another route is from Bagdogra – Lava – Algarah – Mairung Gaon.
By Train: There are two different railway stations connecting Mairung Gaon. The nearest one is New Mal Junction located around 77.8 km away via NH 717A. The second nearest railway head to Mairung Gaon is New Jalpaiguri (NJP railway station) located around 95 km away. Though New Mal Junction is the most nearest to Mairung Gaon, but it is connected with limited train services with rest of India. NJP railway station is well connected with good railway networks with other major cities of India. Both from New Mal Junction and NJP railway station tourists will get reserved vehicles to reach Mairung Gaon.
By Road: Mairung Gaon is well connected with Bagdogara, Siliguri, New Jalpaiguri, New Mal Junction and other nearby tourist spots by good motor-able roads. Tourists are advised to avail reserved vehicles to reach Mairung Gaon from wherever they are coming. For shared vehicles tourists need to change the vehicles two to three times to reach Mairung Gaon. The route to Mairung Gaon is comparatively short distance if tourists avail the route via Kalimpong, whereas the route via Lava is a bit longer. But the scenic landscape through Lava is much more beautiful than through Kalimpong to Mairun Gaon.
Best time to visit Mairung Gaon:
Mairung Gaon can be visited throughout the year, but tourists are advised to avoid the monsoon season. Summers are best season to escape the scorching heat of the plains. Winters are best time to witness some of the best view of the surrounding landscape along with a breath-taking view of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges. Apart from that winters are also the ideal time for maximum bird activity. Spring is the best time to witness the blooming Rhododendrons along with wide species of Orchids all around the village of Mairung Gaon.
BASNET HOMESTAY
Basnet Homestay at Mairung Gaon or Mayrong Gaon is a cozy and comfortable accommodation catering tourists with night halt option. Basnet Homestay is situated at the edge of a ridge at Mairung Gaon and offers stunning view of the snow-capped Himalayan ranges of Mt. Kanchenjunga. All around Basnet Homestay tourists will get to see numerous species of Orchids and other flowers blooming in full. All rooms of Basnet Homestay can accommodate four people at a time. Basnet Homestay has very good staffs those are always keen on providing the best possible services to the guests.
Amenities available:
Well furnished rooms with attached western toilets.
In house dinning facility available.
Pick up and drop facility available.
Arrangement of local sight seeing available.
Bon fire and Bar-B-Que facility available (chargeable).
24 hours running hot water.
Tariff:
INR @ 1300/- per day per person (both food and lodging included).
Meals include: Morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, snacks and dinner.
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