Riverside · Alipurduar
Sankosh River
The eastern edge of the Dooars
Alipurduar, West Bengal, India October to April
Location
Alipurduar, West Bengal, India
Known for
Riverside Escapes · Viewpoints
Best time
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Sankosh River
The Sankosh, known as the Puna Tsang Chhu in Bhutan, marks the boundary between West Bengal and Assam and closes the eastern end of the Dooars.
Wide, fast and framed by hills, it is a striking place to stand at the edge of one region and look into another.
Why visit
- The natural border between Bengal and Assam
- Dramatic wide-river scenery below the Bhutan hills
- Quiet riverside villages and ferry points
- Combines with Bhutanghat and Kumargram
Things to do & experiences
Riverside viewpoint stop
Village and ferry walk
Photography at golden hour
Birding on the sandbars
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
Barobisha and Alipurduar Junction.
By road
Near Barobisha on NH-17 towards Assam.
Best time to visit
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
