Magurmari Homestay: The Ecovillage in Dooars

Magurmari Homestay is located in Dooars surrounded by forest and tea gardens. It is being developed by Eco Travelers welfare society to promote tourism and sustainable development. Their objective is to organize self-help groups to create the lively hood for village people. Their main focus is to develop social awareness among people as well as promote literacy. Magurmari is very less populated and has approximately 120 houses in the village. as a result the accommodation price is affordable. The cottages are built of wood and tin and the village offers great hospitality. The local people of oraon tribe do tribal dance and campfire to entertain the visitors. The dam in Gajoldoba is home for many migratory birds and therefore one can have good time watching birds and cherishing the isolated beauty of nature.

The homestay in Magurmari offers comfortable accommodation for the travelers. The tourists come here to visit some of the spectacular destinations like Latpanchar, Chuikhim and Pemling form Magurmari. The home stay is located close to the appalchand garden of Baikuntha forest. Reaching Magurmari is a lot easier than the other destinations of North Bengal and high altitude forests. The calm and soothing atmosphere is like a healing ailment for many visitors. You can witness amazing wildlife by visiting Bikunthapur forest. There are plenty of Elephants in this forest. Mornings are awesome and different in Magurmuri and with the help of state government and welfare society it is being developed as an amazing destination for tourism.Therefore it is one of the growing places for tourism.

Why should you visit Magurmari Homestay?

Magurmari Homestay is a perfect holiday package as you can experience almost everything from forests and rivers to mountains,wildlife and temples etc as a result one can cherish every moment and enjoy the hospitality of this small ethnic village.

Magurmari is an offbeat destination and therefore this is one of the reasons people can easily spend the entire weekend in relieve. From the luscious green tea garden the paddy and millet fields, and the jungles, in this place every corner is green, peaceful and full of nature.

Forest always offers peace and the fresh air makes you healthier as a result you can have an absolute connection with nature and its creation. Exploring the forest and having delicious meals is always fun and adventurous.

Baikunthapur is one such forest beside Magurmari having amazing wildlife and rare species of birds. Therefore if you are a wildlife lover this place will make you crave for more. This forest is located in Dooars and people visits this forest for its lush greeneries, wildlife and watching numerous species of birds which cannot be seen in daily life or cities.

People can Visit the Bhabani Pathak’s temple which was built by legendary bandit Bhabani Pathak. It is a Kali temple and a historical place in Dooars and Also Visit Bharamri Devi temple at Bodhaganj.

Sightseeing in nearby places, rivers, dam, mountain, wildlife, birds, temples, and greeneries all around, Magurmuri offers all these things.

Nearby places to visit from Magurmari Homestay : 


Baikunthapur Forest :

Western Dooars is the region where Baikunthapur forest gains its origin. Therefore this forest is home to various species of wildlife. Nature and wildlife lovers should visit this forest and can have a splendid time exploring this place. In recent years the extremely dense forest with marshes and lakes had shrunk due to the tremendous increase in population in the area.

Gajaldoba:

It is a small village close to Baikunthapur forest situated at the bank of Teesta River. It is also home to various migratory birds. Gajaldoba offers an amazing view of the forest, river, and mountain. you can also take part in Boating and bird watching activities.

Apalchand Tea Garden :

Tea gardens are located in taluka of Mal in the district of Jalpaiguri with very less population as a result one can have an amazing time visiting.

Latpanchar Day Visit :

You can complete your sightseeing of Latpanchar in a day . It is a paradise for bird lovers and watchers. It is also the highest point of Mahananda wildlife sanctuary. One can walk towards the cinchona plantations and visit ahal dara viewpoint where one can get a spectacular view of Kanchenjunga peaks. Therefore the place is one of the best places for Sightseeing in the whole of Darjeeling.

Bhabani Pathak’s Temple :

It is a Kali temple and a nice place to visit. A Bandit named Bhabani Pathak buit this historic temple and as a result there is the idol of Devi Devi Choudharani and Bhabani pathak in this temple.

How to reach Magurmari Homestay ?

Via Roadway:

Public and private transport is available to reach Magurmari Homestay. You can have cab or taxis for the airport, New Jalpaiguri Railway station, and Siliguri. Busses and jeeps are also available from Siliguri at a distance of 32 kilometers. Distance from New Jalpaiguri Station and Malbazar are 45 and 64 kilometers respectively.

Via Railway:

New Jalpaiguri Railway station is 43 kilometers away from Magurmari as a result it is the nearest railway station for reaching Magurmari via Gajaldoba. The railway station connects major destinations of our country.

Via Airway:

Magurmari is 55 kilometers away from Bagdogra. It is the nearest airport available. The airport is also well connected to the cities and other parts of the country like Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati etc.

Best time to visit Magurmari Homestay

You can visit Magurmari Homestay throughout the year to cherish the soulful silence of nature. However you should avoid the monsoons as because you will not be able to explore the forest and tea-gardens. Winter is the best time to visit Magurmari eco-village for nature lovers.

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