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Sunday, 4 September 2016

Bara Mangwa : The fruit laden Himalayan slope

A mountain slope settled atop Darjeeling Hills towards the western side of the Kalimpong hills in the
Teesta Valley, with magnificent view of the confluence of Teesta and Rangeet Rivers on one side  and with Kalimpong Hills on the other side is Bara Mangwa. The terraced farms and Orange orchards at the places adds to the beauty. Other fruits grown here are lemons, passion fruit and pomegranate. The
locals are mainly engaged in farming and the main produce is rice along with vegetables like squash,
The slopes of Bara Mangwa
The slopes of Bara Mangwa
karela (not the one we usually know), french beans and long beans. Numerous Himalayan birds assembles here to get their share. The name comes from the Lepcha language, Bara Mangwa in Lepcha dialect means "A big place of finger millet".
Resort at Bara Mangwa

Perfect place for adventure seekers and nature lovers, the Bara Mangwa village perched on a mountain slope amidst orange orchards facing the confluence of Teesta and Rangeet Rivers. Located in the Darjeeling district, towards the western side of the Kalimpong hills, in the Teesta Valley, the Bara Mangwa village is home to few terraced farms, local huts and too many orange orchards.  Bara Mangwa is a tiny village that gives you the opportunity of experiencing life in its simplest forms in a little and forgotten corner of the Himalayas.

Bara Mangwa Resort Interiors
Resort Interiors
Placed wonderfully with these heavenly view Bara Mangwa Village is rapidly growing as a calm tourist destination along with Chota Mangwa and Tinchuley. This circuit of Bara Mangwa, Tinchuley and Takdah can be a very good alternative in your next North Bengal tour. With both side views and orange gardens and citrus plantations surrounding the small quiet village, Chota Mangwa is also rapidly growing as a hot tourist destinations. Chota Mangwa is settled just beaneath Tinchuley of Darjeeling Hills and a three to four days trip comprising of Tinchuley, Chota Mangwa, Bara Mangwa is quite popular among tourists who have been to Darjeeling and Kalimpong a few times.. Chota Mangwa is an eco village in the Mangwa hills with a population of 150 families living nearby. The marvelous view of Mt. Kanchenjungha and equally wonderful sunrise will definitely charm you during your stay at Chota Mangwa.

Things to do at Bara Mangwa: 
You have a lot of opportunities for activities at Bara Mangwa. Trekking and rock climbing are abundant and so is river rafting in the waters of Teesta. Fishing and angling is equally enjoying in the waters of Teesta. There is a Yoga and Martial Art Centre where you can learn some martial art techniques as well. The village of Bara Mangwa promotes local sports which are quite exciting activities to take part in.

Getting to Baramangwa:
At a driving distance of around 2.5 hours from the nearby railhead New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and 3 hours
from Bagdogra , the nearest airport ,

Nearby Destinations:
Chotamangwa
A mere 20 minutes drive from Baramangwa, Chotamangwa is settled atop a ridge with valley view on both sides.
Tinchuley
A beautiful forest hill hamlet within 45 mins drive.
Chatakpur
A very popular upcoming hill destination with magnificent view of Majestic Kanchenjhengha
Latpanchar
At the top point of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Latpanchar offers excellent opportunity for birding and other wildlife.
Darjeeling
The place with no need to mention, an evergreen hill destination
Kalimpong
Cross river Teesta to get to the Kalimpong hills to cover Dello, Lava, Lolegaon and many more.

Where to stay:
Quite a few resorts from budget to luxury to suite every pocket. Alternative places of stay are various homestays where it is possible to have a taste of the lifestyle of the indigenous people. Homestays are located away from the busy market areas.


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