 The
valley of Jaldhaka, at 1500ft above sea level is a prospective
tourist destination. Situated on the hill section of Gorubathan
under Kalimpong
Sub-division it is cut off from the rest of the district by
a mountain ridge descending south-west from Reche-la and is
separated from Bhutan by the De-chu or Jaldhaka River.
Jaldhaka can be reached from Siliguri,
(90Kms) and from Kalimpong (135Kms) after crossing the Coronation
Bridge at Sevok and touching Chalsa,
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary,
Jhalong and Gairibus on the way. Apart from the natural surrounding,
the hydro-electric power project situated 5 Km from the Bazaar
is the center of attraction here. There is a beautifully located
forest rest house overlooking the scenic Jaldakha valley and
the Bhutan hills. Accommodation
can also be arranged in a privet hotel known as Paro Inn. |
