Borong, located at an altitude of 5800 feet
in South Sikkim is the perfect destination for nature lovers. Borong can be
easily accessed from Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri. Some 17 km from Ravangla.
Borong can also be reached from Pelling, Gangtok and Rinchengpong. With
Himalayan Mountains situated at the backdrop, Borong offers an ideal place for
those seeking peace and tranquillity.
You can catch a glimpse of some extraordinary
views of Mt. Kanchenjungha and other the snow capped peaks. And a spectacular
sight of sunrise from the snow-covered mountains is perhaps the main reason
behind a visit to this beautiful place. You can also look for glances of
Sinolchu, Narsingh and Pandim peaks.
Borong offers a very good base for trekking
to Maenam Peak. Besides, there is also a trekking route at Namchi that ends in
Borong and takes some 6 days to complete. Apart from trekking, you can go for bird-watching
as Borong is home to a wide variety of birds like the scarlet minivet, the
black magpie and the Himalayan pheasants.
Some 5 km away is the Ralong Monastery. You
can hire a car and visit other places like Famtam Village, Gurang Monastery,
the Silver Falls and the Barmely Bridge. Besides, a hot fountain is located at
a distance of some 3km from Borong, on the bank of Rangit River.
How to reach Borong :
The nearest railway station to Borong is New
Jalpaiguri. Then from the station, you need to hire a car that will take you to
Borong via Ravangla. You can also reach Jorthang or Singtam from Siliguri bus
stand and then head to Borong. Borong can also be reached from Pelling, Gangtok
or Rinchengpong by car.
Best time to visit Borong :
Borong can be enjoyed throughout the year.
But if you want to see the festival taking place by the bank of Rangeet River,
then you must come during the month of February.
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