Pabong | village

Pabong (পাবং) (also known as Pabung near Charkhole) is an ideal destination for enjoying true rural life and pollution free ecological hotspot in Kalimpong district. The Pabong village located within two well-known tourist destinations, Loleygaon and Charkhole. It is one of the best villages in Imposing Eco-tourism Circuit, which offers excellent view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. This is also birding paradise for bird lovers, number of birds can be seen in mountain forest, from just beyond the village. Few are listed here like Minivet, Sunbird, Rollers, swallow, thrush, warbler etc. 

Your tour will memorable for very warm local people, warmer affection. their hospitality and lush green tea gardens. You can collect organic agricultural products, pure honey, handicrafts made of Bamboo, organic farming of Oranges, Large Cardamoms, Broomsticks etc.

Newly built decorated lawn and Private Park is USP of your homestay, you can sit and spend couple of hours at the lawn with a cup of tea in front of Mt. Kanchanjangha. Your small members (children) will love the place for hanging. A magical view of changing color on mountain peak from this lawn can be seen throughout the day. 

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Nearby attractions and sightseeing points of Pabong:

Many point of interests are located within few kms and few hours of Pabong, these are described below..

Charkhole (চারখোল) or Charkhol is a small (3.5 km from Pabong) village near Kalimpong, just heaven on the earth. Charkhole situated on 5,500 ft. above sea level and distance from Lolegaon is just 15 K.M. and just 40 K.M. from Lava (Labha).

Jhandi Dara - Sunrise View Point is must visit place or sightseeing location from Pabong, magnificent view of Kanchenjunga is visible from here. If the weather is clear then of Mount Everest also can be seen from here.

Canopy Walk or hanging bridge is famous and one of the main attraction of Loleygaon & North Bengal. Opening time is 7.00 A.M morning and closing time 5.00 P.M evening, entry fee ₹.25/head.

Panbu Dara View Point – a scenic spot on the road to Pabong from Siliguri. An ideal place to enjoy sunrise and sun set, entire plain land of Dooars is visible from here, along with mount Kanchendzonga and Coronation Bridge.

Lolegaon Buddhist Temple is a very beautiful monastery, from here you can get magnificent view of Kanchenjunga. Very peaceful and calm place just few kilometers away from Pabong.

Lava - (লাভা) is a small Himalayan village near Kalimpong and Algarah located around 7,000 ft. above sea level. Lava is gateway to famous Neora Valley National Park and other popular tourist destinations like Rishyop and Loleygaon. From Kalimpong its about 2 hrs. journey through dense dhupi forest, entire route is so charming for travelers.

Bakchal Dara Sunrise View Point – a view point within forest for mesmerizing mountain view, sun rise and sunset.

Teesta Beauty view point – a scenic view point, cool breeze from where you can get mice view of flowing River Teesta.

Munthum Valley: Another offbeat place in Kalimpong, Munthum can be visited very close to this place. 

Kalimpong Town: The distance of Kalimpong is about 25 km from here so you can visit Kalimpong town and nearby places Delo Park etc.

Accommodation in Pabong

If you want to escape far away from the hectic buzz of city life then Pabong (near Kalimpong & Loleygaon) is best choice for you, come and experience the true village life. Our associate family run Homestay in Pabong is only mode of accommodation. Our rooms or cottages will provide you parallel / uninterrupted Mountain (কাঞ্চনজঙ্ঘা) View, cozy, safe and affordable accommodation in the lap of nature. Our homestay has double and four bedded large rooms with all modern facilities like attached western bath with geyser, table, cupboard etc. All rooms are hygienic for your comfortable stay, enjoy mesmerising sunrise & sunset from room. Host will serve you mouthwatering home cocked organic food with warm hospitality. Tariff starts from ₹. 1,350 (in room) – ₹. 1,500 (in cottage) per head per day with all meals

          Currently we have total 3 cottages & 4 rooms, each and every cottages/rooms provides same view and comfort. Contact us (Pabong Homestay booking number +91 7908112610) or send us inquiry for booking, pick-up and drop available to - from Kalimpong, Malbazar, NJP and Siliguri. Check reviews here on Google Map.

 

Property Type	Tariff	Meal Plan
Rooms (Main Building)	₹.1,350 per person	Tea, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cottages	₹.1,500 per person	Tea, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Bonfire charge ₹.1000/kg (fixed) (Updated Jan 2020)

Fireplace charge ₹.350/room/night (Updated Jan 2020)

Meals			Menu
Tea Timing:	6.30 A.M	7.30 A.M	Tea with or without biscuits
Breakfast:	8.00 A.M	9.30 A.M	Puri, Sabji/Paratha, Sabji/Bread & Butter/ Roti, Sabji
Lunch:	12.30 P.M	2.00 P.M	Rice, Dal, 1 veg, egg curry/fish, Potato chips, salad, papad & Aachar
Dinner:	8.00 P.M	9.00 P.M	Roti/Rice, Dal, Sabji, Chicken curry, papad, salad etc.

* food menus are based on availability.   

Guest reviews-

Mr. Avik Roy, Kolkata – “Room, food and hospitality was absolutely mind blowing. We are really satisfied. Thanks for the entire arrangement.”

 

How to Reach Pabong

Nearest railway stations are New Mal Junction (NZM) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP), both are well connected with Kolkata and all major Indian cities. Distance from NJP around 70 km. and from Kalimpong it’s around 25 kms. First of all you need to reach Kalimpong, and then Pabong can be reached easily through Kalijhora, Samtahar and Charkhole. Someone also can reach Pabong from Charkhole (only 3 kms) and from Loleygaon – around 21 kms. Direct car and taxis are available from NJP, Siliguri and Bagdogra (IXB), pick-up and drop service also available from Kalimpong.

 

Pick up & drop, sightseeing & car fare for Pabong & surrounding (Updated on 20 Sep 2020 for Sumo/Bolero)
From	Fare/ 1 side
NJP	Rs.3,500
Siliguri	Rs.3,500
Bagdogra	Rs.3,800
Kalimpong	Rs.2,200
Rishop	Rs.3,000
Lava	Rs.2,500

 

Best Season to Visit Pabong

Pabong can be visited throughout the year, if you are visiting in monsoon, entire area would be full of lush greenery. For bird Watching November to March is perfect time to visit Pabong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Pabong located?

A: Pabong is an un-known, beautiful village in Kalimpong district, North Bengal, don’t confuse with another village at Sikkim as Pabong.

Q: Which are nearby places of Pabong?

A: Two well-known destinations are located nearby Pabong, these are Charkhole (30 minutes), Loleygaon (1.5 hrs.), and Kalimpong (only 2 hrs.).

Q: Which are sightseeing options from Pabong?

A: You can go for sightseeing tour to Charkhole, Localegaon, Canopy Walk (Hanging Bridge), Kaffer Village or Kalimpong sightseeing.

Q: We are 2 adults & 1 child (4 years), what will be our cost for a night stay?

A: Child below 5 years is complementary, so you will be charged for 2 adults only.

Q: How to reach to Pabong from Siliguri/NJP & what will be cost?

A: We have pick-up service from Siliguri/NJP/Bagdogra and Kalimpong by our own Car (Xylo), we also can arrange Bolero or TATA Sumo.

          Pick-up/drop charge around Rs.3,500 - Rs.3,800 (updated on July 2019), from Kalimpong pick-up cost will be Rs.2,000.

Q: How to book Pabong Homestay?

A: Directly call/Whatsapp on Pabong homestay’s booking number +91 79081 12610 or drop you query above and we will call you as soon as possible.

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