Rongo Bike Trip, (Rongo - A Beautiful village at Kalimpong)

Rongo Bike Trip, (Rongo - A Beautiful village at Kalimpong)
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Description:
Distance from Coochbehar: 150 Km Approx.
Distance From Siliguri: 100 Km Approx.
Rongo (also referred to as Rango Forest) is a village in the Gorubathan CD block in the Kalimpong Sadar subdivision of the Kalimpong district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Rongo, a small picturesque mountain village in the Dooars region of West Bengal is a perfect place to recline and relax. Situated on top of a mountain, It is a small picturesque village with very hospitable locals. It serves as the head quarter of Cinchona plantation in the Kalimpong subdivision. It is a significant place for plantation and growing of medicinal plants.
Rongo can be reached after crossing Khunia More, Kumani More, Sechu and Gairibas. From Gairibas, an uneven uphill motorable road of abpout 15 km (upto extreme point) will take you to your destination. But mind it; the ride can be a bumpy one because of the road conditions.
Rongo has all the charm of a small mountain hamlet. It has a small post office with a small local market and a few houses in the locality. The houses are all very pretty with quaint doors and windows. Every house has a garden with them with blooming flowers. This gave a colourful and gay look the village. The villagers are also like as beautiful as the village itself. They are ever smiling and always helpful.
Rongo is very near to the border of Bhutan and it offers a magnificent view of the surrounding green mountains and the dense forest. The valley of Jaldhaka can also be seen from here.
Staying a couple of days here can be very refreshing. There is a monastery about 1.5 km from the main market. You can trek up to the Rongo monastery and have a wonderful view of the valley below.
Rongo is not yet a prominent place on the tourist map of North Bengal. But with its natural beauty and the friendly villagers, the travel enthusiasts are gradually recognizing it. So if you want a peaceful and relaxing stay away from the hustle and stress of the city, you can choose it as your next destination.