Situated near the borders of Bhutan, Hasimara is a small village in the Alipurduar district, West Bengal. Hasimara is basically a small picturesque village which is also a popular tourist's spot for its railway connectivity to Bhutan. The town is small yet spread over a large area in Central Dooars.
Popular Places Near Hasimara
- Chilapata Forest is 5 kilometers away from Hasimara towards the south.
- Jaldapara Forest is 13 km away to the west
- Phuentsholing in Bhutan is just 15 km away towards the North side of Hasimara.
- Towards the east side, Buxa Forest is approximately 25 kilometers away from Hasimara.
How To Arrive Hasimara From NJP Railway Station:
What a wonderful road in the wilderness of West Bengal - from Siliguri to Hasimara. Wish #Gurgaon roads were like this? pic.twitter.com/vf2M6XUlrN
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Hasimara is situated at a distance of approximately 135 kilometers from NJP Railway Station and takes almost 3 hours and 5 minutes if you travel from Siliguri to Hasimara by car. You can rent a Car in Siliguri from a trusted car rental service operator like Jayanti Travels and the best deals on car rentals.
Major Attractions In And Around Hasimara:
Sightings of wild elephants are not uncommon in Hasimara as it is the corridor between Buxa Tiger Reserve and Jaldapara Forest. Bhutan does not have its own railways and Hasimara serves to be the closest railway route to Bhutan.
Hasimara Railway Station which has an elevation of 882 meters plays an integral part in the life of Bhutanese people.
Madarihat is the nearest railway station for those who are traveling to Jaldapara but at Hasimara more trains have a stop which makes it convenient for the travelers.
Hasimara-A Complete Treat For Nature Lovers
Though, Hasimara is a small town it has everything to lure a nature lover with the unending tea gardens and tropical monsoon forests. It is nothing less than a scenic destination with wonderful scenario all around the town itself.
Torsa towards the Western side and Basra towards the Eastern side make Hasimara an excellent spot for picnic and weekend outings with family or friends. Nothing can be more pleasing than spending your weekend on the majestic banks of river Basra or river Torsa along with the breathtaking views of the mighty hills of Bhutan.
Hasimara also has an Air Force Base which is the closest airbase to the Chumbi Valley that is the tri-junction between Tibet, Bhutan, and Sikkim.
So, in spite of spending your weekend at leisure, come to explore the amazing and untouched beauty of Hasimara.
