Mungpoo-The Land Of Cinchona

Sun_set_in_Mungpoo

 Located towards the eastern part of Darjeeling and on the way of Darjeeling to Kalimpong, Mungpoo is a small hamlet. Being located in the leeward sides of the mountains, Mungpoo always remain covered with clouds and mist. The rainfall and mist is quite heavy here and most of the time Mungpoo remains under severe rainfall. Winter seasons are very cold and the weather of the summer days are full of a little chilling effect. Nearby areas of Mungpoo are the Takdah and Tinchuley.

Cinchona Plant

Connectivity:

Mungpoo is well connected with the other parts of west bengal through air, rail and by road. Nearest located airport of mungpoo is the Bagdogra airport, situated 62 kms away. Apart from that, the nearest railway station is the Siliguri NJP station, located 52 kms away. Besides, regular taxi services are available from Darjeeling, Siliguri and Kalimpong.


Best time to visit:

The weather of Mungpoo remains very comfortable all the year. During summer the temperature remains remains minimum 14°C to maximum 26°C and during winter the temperature remains minimum 6°C to maximum 14°C. Heavy woolen clothes are must in winter and light woolens for summer. So, the best time to come to Mungpoo is March to Mid June and therefore September to December.

Cinchona plantation Mungpoo

Popular destinations in Mungpoo:

Mungpoo is full of lovely scenic destinations and lush green tea gardens, crystal like rivulets and flower nurseries all the way. This place is well known as the summer residence of nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. In his memory, the Rabindra Museum and Rabindra Memorial Labour Welfare Centre has been set up in Mungpoo. So, this place is ideal for them who want to spend their leisure time several miles away from the daily hustle and bustle of the city with complete peace. Mungpoo is also famous for its Cinchona plantation.