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Jalpaiguri is the name of a town as well as a district in West Bengal. The Jalpaiguri district treasures some of the best natural forests in the region. The district is spread over 6,200 square kilometer out of which about 30 per cent is forestland.

The major forests of the region including Jaldapara, Gorumara, Chapramari etc. falls under the Jalpaiguri district. A number of large and small rivers pass through the Jalpaiguri district including Teesta, Jaldakha, Diana, Torsha, Neora, Murti etc. The Jalpaiguri district is also famous for its tea gardens. There are a large number of tea gardens producing the famous 'Dooars Tea'.

The Jalpaiguri town is approximately 45 km. from Siliguri. Jalpaiguri is the district headquarter. It is located on the confluence of rivers Karala and Teesta. A wide spread of river Teesta and the garden alongside the river is where you will find your time worth spending.

Jalpaiguri is famous for its tea gardens. Danguajhar tea estate is the nearest tea garden to Jalpaiguri town. A beautiful roman catholic church setup by Italian priests spread over a huge campus also is a tourist destination.

Important link - SJDA (Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority)

The new Jalpaiguri rail station is the major rail head of the region. It is closer to the town of Siliguri although its name suggests otherwise. Although Siliguri town is in Darjeeling district,the outskirts of the town extends to Jalpaiguri district where New Jalpaiguri Rail station (commonly known as NJP) is located.