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Jaigaon

Category Adventure, Natural / Scenic beauty

Jaigaon

About

Jaigaon is a small town in Alipurduar District in the Indian state of West Bengal. near the Bhutan border. The town lies at the gateway to Bhutan-Phuentsholling and is thus a very thriving place of trade.

Attractions

The main source of income for the vast majority of people here is through the Bhutanese citizens that come down to Jaigaon in order to buy their monthly and weekly ration. The main entrance to Bhutan is through Jaigaon.

How to Reach :

By Air

If you are traveling by air, then Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri will be the nearest airport.

By Train

If you are traveling by rail, then you have to get down at Alipurduar Jn/ New Alipurduar/New Cooch Behar Station.

By Road

You can also reach Jaigaon from Siliguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar.