 A
45 minutes drive from Siliguri,
your first step to Dooars. As you leave behind Siliguri and
drive through the Mahananda
Wild life Sanctuary, the noise of a modern civilisation
slowly mixes with the melody of nature.
Cross the deep gorge of roaring Teesta over
the historical Coronation Bridge at Sevoke and reach Mongpong,
30kms from Siliguri, for a completely different landscape.
The mighty Teesta River, caged on both side by steep rock
throughout its 200 odd kms journey from the snow-capped mountain
of Sikkim, liberates itself at Mongpong.
Here it divides into several channels and
flows through the lower marshy land of the sanctuary, providing
an ideal breeding place for the migratory birds. Situated
on the lofty bank of Teesta, Mongpong Forest Rest House offers
a great panoramic view of the Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary
and the wide spread Teesta valley. The colour of the river
changes as the Sun slowly hides behind the hills. The flocks
of wild goose fly back to their nests. The sudden chorus of
crickets and beetles animates the surrounding forests. A leopard
roars nearby. And night falls at Mongpong. It is now time
to return to your nest, one of the coziest ones in the region.
Spend the rest of the night in complete peace. |
