Bunkulung is an offbeat paradise that is located just 15 km from Mirik surrounded by rivers and hills. A perfect Himalayan village with paddy fields and green millet spread over the slopes of mountains and water tanks for trout farming with rivers like Murmah Khola and Balasun crisscrossing the village make it a perfect place for tourists and travelers to calm their tired soul.
Bunkulung Village
In the nearby tea gardens, tourists and travelers can take long walks, watch the sun playing hide and seek over the surrounding mountains, sit and watch clouds or take a dip in the rivers.
One of the best examples of ecotourism in North Bengal is Bunkulung. The locals grow a variety of vegetables and fruits which are of high quality. The beauty of Bunkulung is enhanced by the ponds of the sericulture project which is maintained by the Govt. of West Bengal. In this region use of any toxic materials or chemical fertilizers is strictly prohibited.
The locals of the village are mostly Limbus of the Gorkha Community. The beautiful name of this village is also a result of the combination of Lepcha and Limbu language.
Places to see:
The beautiful exotic village Bunkulung is a nature lover’s paradise. You will find miles of millet and paddy fields spread across the region.
You can also visit nearby rivers that are Murmah and Balasun River.
Nearby attractions:
Tourists and solo travelers can visit the tea gardens and tea factories in Murmah and Gayabari. From Bunkulung village Mirik is just 15 km away. Tourists here can enjoy visiting Mirik Lake (Sumendu Lake), horse riding around Mirik Lake.
You can also visit the famous Bokar Monastery in Mirik and Rangbang’s orange orchards. All these places can be covered by tourists and travelers on a day trip.
Things To Do:
During your stay in this exotic village, you will never have a single dull moment. Tourists staying in Bunkulung can enjoy camping and picnic on the banks of River Balasun. You can also take a dip in the chilly waters of the river Balasun. Tourists and solo travelers can enjoy angling in the rivers nearby, visiting the paddy fields and tea gardens.
Tourists and Travelers can enjoy a nature walk along the scenic landscape. You can also visit the nearby villages and can have barbeque and campfire arranged for you by the locals or by the homestay you are staying in.
How to reach:
From Siliguri, Bunkulung is 48 km away. The nearest railway station from Bunkulung is NJP (New Jalpaiguri Railway Station). Tourists can hire a car from NJP to Bunkulung which reaches the destination via Siliguri-Mirik Highway and takes around 2 hours to reach Bunkulung village.
The nearest Airport from Bunkulung is Bagdogra Airport and tourists can hire Car straightway from the airport to reach Bunkulung village. It will take them around 2.5 hours to reach Bunkulung.
Tourists staying in Mirik or Darjeeling and are willing to stay here can hire a car from Mirik/Darjeeling or can ask the hotel or homestay to arrange one for them. Bunkulung is 15 km away from Mirik town.
Best time to visit:
Tourists can visit the place throughout the year. During Rainy Season, the whole village is covered in green and has a different beauty during this time of the year.
During the winter season, when it’s time for the paddy and millet to ripe, the mountain slopes turn into beautiful golden brown.
March and April are the peak season to visit Bunkulung.
Where to Stay?
Bunkulung village has few homestays where tourists and solo travelers can stay. Most of the homestays in Bunkulung have spacious and clean rooms with all modern facilities like Geyser, Television, lawn, and sit-out arrangements. Tourists are served both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian cuisines as per choice. All food served is organic and is grown specially by the locals.
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On request by guests, the homestay can also arrange for camping and barbecue for them. They can also arrange Nepali Cultural programs on request.