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Bindu is a small hamlet located at an altitude of 700 m, in the Darjeeling district of the state of West Bengal. The last village on the Indian side bordering Bhutan, Bindu is ringed by hills on all sides and encompasses dense forests. It is situated along the banks of the River Jaldhaka, which is formed by the conjunction of three streams, Bindu Khola, Dudh Pokhri and Jaldhaka, originating from the Kupup Lake. Located at 27° 05' 53? N 88° 52' 18? E, this tiny hill village on the Indo-Bhutan border has emerged as a popular off-beat tourist destination in Dooars Himalayan foothills.
This scenic village offers magnificent views of the Bhutan Himalayas and the snow peak mountains during winters. Located in the foothills of lower Kalimpong, Bindu also offers opportunities for small treks, starting from Todey to Tangta and extending till Neora Valley National Park. A major attraction of this village is the Bindu Dam built over the Jaldhaka River, flowing through the valley. Mainly used for controlling water supply to the Jaldhaka Hydel Project at Jhalong, this dam also serves as a bridge for crossing over to Bhutan.
The village is a conglomeration of different aborigines, with most of the tribal people engaged in orange (Suntala) and cardamom (Elaichi) cultivation. The local produce is exported to other places within the country as well as abroad. Terrace cultivation being quite common in this region, Bindu has gained immense popularity worldwide for its cardamom plantation. Bindu has become a hot favourite among birdwatchers with the varied bird species found here, such as Eurasian Wryneck, Crested Kingfisher, Brown Dipper, Slaty-backed Forktail, Little Forktail and Laughing Thrush.
The nearest air gateway to travel to this beautiful village is the Bagdogra Airport, which is located 16 km from Siliguri. This airport links the Darjeeling region to major Indian cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati and Kolkata. Besides, the region is also served by the Jalpaiguri Railway Station that links Bindu to New Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata. Situated 108 km from Siliguri, Bindu is also easily accessible from the city by about 3 hours' road journey. Bindu can be visited at any time of the year, except monsoon; the ideal months thus being October to May.
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Bindu is a village situated in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. The destination lies at the conjunction of three streams namely, Jaldhaka, Dudh Pokhri and Bindu Khola. This village has many tourist spots, including Bindu Dam and Jaldhaka Hydel Project.
Bindu Dam which is one of the major attractions of the destination is built on the Jaldhaka River that supplies water to Jaldhaka Hydel Project. During winter season, tourists can view the snow clad peaks from the Bindu Dam.
A visit to Cardamom Curing Centre can be interesting, where the processing of cardamom is done. Another major attraction in the destination is Godak village, which is famous for the Debi Sthan or House of Goddess.
Apart from this, Gairibas Diascorrea Plantation is also popular. Tourists visiting Birdies Nest can see different species of birds, including migratory water fowls and hill birds. Travellers can also head towards Todey and Tangta villages that are the region of Tamang community.
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