Views · Jalpaiguri
Bhutan Border Viewpoints
Looking across into Bhutan
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India October to April
Location
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Known for
Bhutan Border · Viewpoints
Best time
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Bhutan Border Viewpoints
The northern edge of the Dooars runs along Bhutan for nearly its entire length, and a series of viewpoints — at Bindu, Jhalong, Jayanti, Bhutanghat and above Buxa — look straight into the neighbouring kingdom.
Strung together, they make one of the most scenic self-drive routes in eastern India.
Why visit
- Uninterrupted views into Bhutan's forested hills
- River-border crossings you can walk up to
- A natural route linking the northern Dooars
- Excellent sunrise and sunset positions
Things to do & experiences
Border viewpoint drive
Bindu dam walk
Jayanti riverbed sunset
Photography at the frontier
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
New Mal Junction or Alipurduar Junction depending on section.
By road
Along the Jaldhaka valley road and the Buxa–Jayanti road.
Best time to visit
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
