Fagu
pic taken by himadri nath moulick
Besides
offering breathtaking views of the mountains, tourists can also explore the
forests and various flower orchards around Fagu teasort. The tea gardens are
the major attractions here. You can take long nature walks to various
viewpoints within the gardens or enjoy a riverside picnic. However, the main
attraction of Fagu is your fabulous British tea bungalow with lush lawns
surrounding it.
The
Tea bungalow of Fagu is the ultimate retreat for those looking for a wonderful
but quiet vacation in the lap of nature’s thriving beauty. The heritage place
was once the pride of the British Raj who ruled the magnificent tea gardens
with grandeur during the colonial period.
Fagu Gorubathan – 75 kms from Siliguri
A
hundred-year old British tea bungalow located on a hilltop surrounded by
endless miles of tea gardens with breathtaking views of mountains – that is
Fagu. Just 20 kms from Malbazar near the famous Gorumara National Park, Fagu
Tea Bungalow is decked with period furniture, British colonial exterior, lush
green lawns and verandahs with sloping roofs. It has three large luxury
bedrooms, dressing rooms, modern toilets and boasts of fireplaces in every
room. If you want to savor the splendor of nature, come to Fagu – the place is
unique in itself and offers the ultimate seclusion. There is nothing in Fagu
other than your very own heritage tea bungalow, some exotic species of birds,
splendid mountain views, orchards and emerald green forests.
Nearby attractions of Fagu:
One of the major tourist
destinations near Fagu is Gorumara National Park. Other nearby tourist
destinations includes Lava, Rishyap and Kalimpong. You can visit an ancient
monastery, the picture-perfect village of Suntaleykhola and nearby Rock Garden.
Just 30 mins down the Fagu bungalow, there is a fabulous scenic spot – Fafar
Kheti. A spectacular waterfall, lush jungles, a snaking Chel river, calls of
unknown birds and distant villages make Fafar Kheti one of the most beautiful
offbeat destinations in this part of the Dooars. The Sevoke Coronation Bridge
and River Tista are other nearby attractions you can savour.
With
so many activities lined up, you will never experience a single dull moment in
Fagu. You can enjoy a riverside picnic if you want to spend some quality time
with your family and friends. Bird watching is another popular activity in
Fagu. Guided tours are also organized in the tea estate, which also includes a
visit to the tea factory at Fagu, where you can watch tea plucking, tea
processing and tea tasting. The place is also ideal for enjoying a nature walk
or a trek to various nearby forests, waterfalls and mountain villages. At Fagu,
you would experience time traveling – you can re-live the days of a British Tea
Planter’s life here and enjoy nature every bit.
How to
reach Fagu:
Fagu is located near
Gorubathan around 75 km from New Jalpaiguri. The Tea Bungalow is easily
accessible by road. You can hire a taxi from Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri and
drive over Coronation Bridge to Malbazar or Damdim and finally to Gorubathan.
Fagu is very near to Gorubathan. You can also get down at New Mall Junction
station and hire a taxi to reach Gorubathan just 20 kms away. Fagu is located about
75 kilometers from New Jalpaiguri with Gorubathan falling on the way. The Tea
Bungalow is accessible by road and can be reached via taxi, shuttle or rented
cars. Visitors may travel from Siliguri, and
take the winding road through the Mahananda forest, and travel up to Sevoke.
After crossing Sevoke, you can continue over the Coronation Bridge and continue
straight. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach Fagu from the New
Mal Railway Station. You can also reach Fagu from Kalimpong via
Lava. Fagu is around 32 kilometers from Malbazar and 87 kilometers
distance from Siliguri.
The
map of fagu
Best time to
visit Fagu:
The
Fagu Tea Bungalow welcomes tourist all through the year. The temperature hovers
around 25 degree C in can re-live the days of a British Tea Planter’s life
here and enjoy nature every bit.
Lodging and dining
facilities in Fagu:You will truly treasure your stay at the 100-year old British
tea bungalow cherishing the days of the Raaj and the lonely adventures of a Tea
Planters life. The bungalow featuring a British architecture is admired with
well-maintained lawn, where you can idle away your whole day, savoring the
picturesque natural beauty. The Bungalow has three luxurious Triple Bed rooms
with attached baths. The windows of the bungalow overlook the splendid sights
of deep gorges and tea gardens. The bungalow is decked with classical furniture
and every room has a fireplace. It is also equipped with a kitchen, which is
supplied with garden fresh organic food. There is also a separate dining room
and a spacious terrace in the bungalow. Home cooked food is offered depending
on the guests’ request.
THE BEST RESORT :- Upper Fagu Jungle Resort
Dooars
is known for greenery, young rivers, blooming tea estates and extraordinary
natural beauty. The upper side of Dooars is even better with Kanchanjangha view
and panoramic view of river bed. Here is an awesome property in Upper Fagu with
great weather view and above of great food. We just love it and we are sure
Bengal will love it too.
Check In: 11.00 AM
Check Out: 10.00 AM
Outdoor Activity
Trekking through the pine forest.
Watching the Himalayan birds like Blue Whistling Thrush.
Walk among the tea gardens.
Enjoy picnic at Loleygaon or Fafarkheti.
Nearby Attraction
The Lava Buddhist Monastery just 9 kilometers away
1000 armed Avalokiteshwara temple within the monastery premises, and
various scriptures and figurines of important Buddhist religion
Changey Waterfalls with the lavish greenery surrounding it.
Fafarkheti in Gorubathan area is a picture-perfect village and an ideal
picnic spot with the meandering Chel River
The ruins of Dalim Fort
Pocket Pinch
Cost INR 1850 + 5% GST per day per headincluding all meals.
Child Policy: Kids between 1 to 5 years are complimentary,Kids between 6
to 9 years will be charged at half price and Kids form 10 years will be charged
as an adult.
Car cost :
NJP to Upper fagu :
INR 2500 Approx per car (one way)
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- Alcohol Available with Extra Charge
- Bonfire Arrangement
- Car Parking
- Hot Water Service
- House Keeping
- Medical Aid
- Pick Up and Drop
- Room Heater Available
- Towel and Toiletries
The best food in
fagu
1 veg momo- 30/-
2 chicken momo
-40/-
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