Jhalong
ঝালং
A hill village in the Jaldhaka valley, with Bhutan visible across the emerald river. The hydro station and mountain scenery make up a classic Dooars mountain drive.
Jhalong lies in the Jaldhaka valley, separated from Bhutan only by the river. The valley slopes are steep, and in winter the river runs emerald green. Along the mountain road you can see the Jaldhaka hydroelectric station, a suspension bridge and Bhutanese villages on the opposite bank. Viewpoints and small restaurants line the road. It is usually visited together with Bindu further upstream, as a 'mountain day trip' from Lataguri (via Chalsa and Samsing). The mountain road is narrow, and landslides may occur in the monsoon season.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bindu
- Samsing
- Suntalekhola
- Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary
- Neora Valley National Park
- Murti River
- Gorumara National Park
- Lataguri