Falakata Tourist Places in Falakata, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India

Falakata Tourist Places in Falakata, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India

Falakata is a town situated on the Indian continent in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal state. The geographical coordinates puts the place at 26.530N and 89.20E. Falakata is 88m above sea level. Temperatures in summer can touch to 40 0C and in winter season temperature drops to about 2 0C.

November to February is the best period in the year to visit Falakata.

History of Falakata

Falakata was once a trading center. Various commercial products and artifacts were traded with the Greeks between the 1st and 2nd century B.C. until the end of 3rd century A.D. along the banks of the Hooghly River. When Bengal was ruled by the Mughal Empire, an individual was appointed at various divisions known as the Mahal. The British East India Company first established their cantonment in the year 1772. Government establishment were seen created in and around Falakata during the reign of the British Raj.

During the 19th century the place became the most important military and center of operation of the British rule. Many historic events took place in Falakata during the 19th century. One such event was the Sepoy mutiny. The British hanged sentenced an entire regiment to death.

In the year 1947, India achieved independence and the place Falakata was under the administration of the West Bengal state.

People & Culture Falakata

Since Falakata is located in West Bengal, people of Falakata are known as Bengali. People from all religion, caste and sect reside in and around Falakata. Bengali, Hindi, English are the languages known by the people, with Bengali being the local language.

Various festivals are celebrated with great prompt with Holi and Navratri being the two main festivals.

Food and Shopping Falakata

Rice, seafood, sweets and vegetables form an integral of the food in Falakata . One can view a variety of designer clothes in shops set up across the streets.

Tourist Places in Falakata

Falakata is located between Suntalukhola, Jaldapara, Cooch-Behar and Rajabhatkawa. All these places have beautiful natural landscapes. There is plenty of National and Reserve Park founded in these region. Trekking, bird watching, jungle safari are some of the activities undertaken by tourism agencies. Some of these tourist spots are mentioned below

  • Neora Valley National Park

 

This National park spread around 88 km2, exhibits an amazing wildlife scenery.

 

  • Chilapata

 

This forest is thriving with a spectacular display of  flora and fauna.

 

  • Totopara

 

This place Totopara provides the main access to Jaldapara National Park and has the most beautiful natural surroundings.

 

  • Siddhanath Siva Temple

 

Created in the year 1843, this temple displays the wonderful works of the then sculptors.

 

  • Madan Mohan Bari

 

This temple was created from 1885 to 1889 by the then King Nripendra Narayan.

There are other places worth visiting in Falakata. Some of these are mentioned below

  • Suntaklekhola National Park
  • Siddheswari Kali Bari
  • Madan Mohan Temple, Mathabhanga
  • Dangar Ayee Temple
  • Kamteswari temple
  • Brahmo Mandir
  • Baradebi Bari
  • Baneswar Siva Temple
  • Madhupur Dham Temple
  • Jayanti river
  • Buxa Tiger Reserve
  • Nature Interpretation Centre
  • Rajabhatkhawa Forest

Means of Commutation to Falakata

Falakata is well connected to rest of the places within India by Road, Rail and Airways.

Buses, Taxis and rickshaw are the modes of transport within the city limits.

The distance of Falakata from various cities, via road, in the state of Bengal and the cities from neighboring are given below

  • Kolkata is located at a distance of 667 km
  • Kanpur is located at a distance of 1293 km
  • Kalimpong is located at a distance of 152 km
  • Darjeeling is located at a distance of 170 km
  • Siliguri is located at a distance of 100 km

Falakata railway station located within Falakata connects the town to the rest of the places in India. Trains from Delhi, Howrah Junction, Sealdah, Guwahati arrive on a daily basis at the station. The railway station at Darjeeling is located at a distance of 8.7km from Falakata.

Falakata is also connected to the rest of the world via airways. The distance of the airports along with the distance from Falakata is provided below

  • Bagdogra is located at a distance of 88 km
  • Kolkata Airport located at a distance of 448km

Accommodation Options at Falakata

There are hotels and resorts in and around Falakata offering world class facilities to visitors.  Some hotel provide free internet, breakfast services and come at a reasonable beginning from Rs.3500/- onwards. There are also hotels renting rooms to tourist at a nominal charge of Rs. 500/-. The names hotels are provided below

  • Rose Valley Kunjanagar
  • Sinclairs Retreat Doars
  • C Choudhury
  • Orchid Resort
  • Ratnadeep Hotel
  • Elite Hotel
  • Repose Hotel
  • Abasika Hotel
  • Anand Hotel
  • Natraj Hotel
  • Hotel Prasant
  • Maya Hotel
  • Yubaraj Hotel
  • Ellora Hotel
  • Royal Palace Hotel

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