|  Samsing
80kms drive from Siliguri through the rolling
hill slopes and green belt of Dooars plains will take you to
Samsing. A nice cool shady place at an altitude of 600m Samsing
is a recent addition in the North Bengal tourist map for its
tranquil landscape and unpolluted surroundings. The horizon
extended tea gardens, undulating hill slopes, meandering streams,
rural life of simple village people attracting a large number
of tourists from different parts of the country. Samsing is
an ideal place for those, who are looking for a break from routine
city life to enjoy a relaxed vacation in the natural environment.
Samsing is also known for its traditional
orange orchards and cardamom plantation, which have been a mojore
occupation of a large number of villagers.
Samsing receives a lot of rainfall, which helps villagers in
producing good crop all round the year. Because of the unique
location of the villages, lot of initiatives is being taken
to promote village tourism around Samsing.
 There
are several short treks originating from Samsing. A 2 hrs trek
from Samsing through some beautiful remote villages and terraced
paddy and maize fields reaches Mouchuki- the entry point to
Neora Valley National Park. Situated on a hilltop the place
offers a birds eye view of a huge Dooars plains dotted with
tea gardens and forests.
Most thrilling trek in the Neora Valley Park
starts from Mouchuki to Rechela - highest point of the Park.
The most adventurous trek in North Bengal takes at least 3 days
to Rechela via Bhotegarh and Thusum through the dense forest
and another 3 days to Lava via Aluabari.
Places around Samsing:
Suntalekhola:
A wilderness resorts on the bank of Suntale Stream surrounded
by dense forested hills is just 4 kms from Samsing. One can
feel the freshness of nature here. It is an ideal place to spend
hours sitting leisurely on the huge rocks beside the stream,
and watching colourful birds and butterfly throughout the day.
Where to Stay
1. There is a forest
rest house in Samsing having 4 rooms and a twin cottage.
2. At Suntaleykhola nearby there are cottages
and bungalow of the WBFDC.
3. Local villagers also arrange for homestay in Samsing and
nearby Faribasti.
4. On the Murti riverbed there is the Rocky
Island camping ground which is a basic accommodation set
amidst undulating nature. |
