 Rohini
is a tourist spot located closely to Siliguri. At a distance
of about 25 km from Siliguri, Rohini
is located on the new road being constructed to connect Siliguri
with Kurseong. In the past Rohini
was famous for its Tea Garden situated at Lower Rohini.
Today Rohini draws hoards of tourists on
its own due to the beautiful natural environment and the beautification
work undertaken by Darjeeling
Gorkha Hill Council. The Hill Council has also build a new
tourist resort near bungalow.
The Rohini lake is a beautiful small lake
situated just below mountains carpeted with tea gardens. You
can go for boating in the lake. Rohini Hilltop provides great
view of the hills as well as the plains. As you look straight
up, high above the mountains you can see the Kurseong town.
The nearby forests might also be interesting
to the nature lovers. A short trek through the dense forests
of Lama Gomba can be a real adventure for the wild life lovers.
This is one of the oldest Teak plantation in the region and
the hill has a distinctive gray look due to the uniqueness
of its vegetation. Dudhia on the
bank of Balason river, a popular picnic spot, is only 15 min
drive from here. The forests of Bamanpokhari is also nearby,
where you can go for a short trek as well. |
