New Mal Jn to Suntalekhola

Hi All,
I have planned to go Suntalekhola with one of my friend. I have some query regarding that.
1. What are the possible ways to go to Suntalekhola from new Mal Jn. can we get shared car from New Mal Jn to Suntalekhola?
2. We have booking for one day in WBFDC. We have planned to stay there for two days. can any body provide good homestay number.
3. Any other suggestion.

Note: We have planned to catch train from Sealdah in 17th Aug 2012.

You will get car from New Mal for Suntaley.No share car.If you break your jorney at Chalsa (25 mins from New Mal) you can get shared jeep for Samsing. And then to suntaley.

Hi prabanerjee,

welcome to Indiamike.

In monsoon Duars will be nice green, but I don't know if you can enjoy the beautiful trek to samsing, visit to Rocky island/ Murti/jalong etc. which are nearer to Suntalekhola.

Howvere, there are many useful threads on Duars by experiences Duars-lovers and experts ... please go thorugh those.

Here in one for Rocky island- 9434012590/ 9635726294.

Thanks for reply friends,
Yes I have already planned for the trek.
But can any body provide me any home stay number at suntalekhola.
And is it sure that I can get shared car from Chalsa?

Would suggest you book a full vehicle from New Mal station to Suntanekhola. Share would mean sharing the vehicle with 20 people and room for your luggage. You would also need to change a vehicle at Bazaar. I went to this same trip last year in August (end). It was greenery all around and luckily it did not rain for 5 - 6 days when we were there.

Note: At Suntanekhola the vehicle will go till a certain point and wont go further since tourist vehicles are not allowed beyond that point. You have the option to walk (10 Minutes) or HAVE to take a local cab (owned by local residents).

Thanks subhadipm,
could u please provide me some home stay or hotel number. We have booking for one day in WBFDC. And we will stay there for two days. And one more question what would be the cost of vehicle.

Thanks subhadipm,
could u please provide me some home stay or hotel number. We have booking for one day in WBFDC. And we will stay there for two days. And one more question what would be the cost of vehicle.

There is a WB Tourism Booking office at Dharmatala (Esplanade). Also try the Incredible India office at Shakespeare Sarani.

Vehicle cost i am not sure since i had booked a full package and it was included.

Types of vehicle = Maruti Omini, Mahindra Jeep, Tata Sumo

One more thing I would like to know from where it will be easier to go Suntalekhola? from New Mal jn or from Chalsa?

Chalsa is the gateway to Samsing/Suntane Khola. As you come from Siliguri side, You will first come to Mal Bazar, then travel another 15/20 minutes to reach Chalsa. Mal is a much smaller place and has much lesser No. of hired vehicles. When I visited Suntane khola last, about three years back, the Forest Deptt. cottages were the only property there. There is otherwise no human settlement, so forget about home stay there. Sorry to disappoint. But the next day you can spend at Samsing, a beutiful place you have to cross to go to Suntane Khola. I stayed in the fabulous forest Bunglow at Samsing, but I know that there are one or two private hotels there, where you can spend second night. But try Forest one first. I agree with a previous post - better to hire your own vehicle for those two days. Specially no bus/cab etc. are available anywhere near S'khola - a point to remeber. There is a road from Samsing thru which you may go to Jhallong/ Bindu etc. on a day trip, as a bonus - provided you have your own vehicle.
Do not miss this trip - Dooars is Heavenly beautiful in Rainy Season. Every year I spend three/four days there to enjoy monsoon and am just back afer my this year's escapade.

- Anirban Mukherjee, Kolkata

Most people tell you to avoid Dooars during Monsoon but i really loved it. The only disadvantage is that Gorumara Main forest will remain close till mid September. But some other forests do remain open.

I was lucky enough to have two trips last year. One in end August and the other in end November. I liked the August bit since it was more green and the water level at Murti was just right for a quick splash.

On you way to Chalse from Mal Bazar there will be a place called Saat Pakki (Seven Turns). There is a small park/view point from where you can see Gorumara range / Mal bazar.

Oh!! How nice... then post the TR here anirban.

And where are of yours..... let us share the beauty!!

Hi Anirban,

We, a group of 7 family members going to Dooars from 7th-9th Aug.
7, 8 we have booking at Suntalekhola WBFDC cottage, and on 8th at Murti WBFDC.

We will reach New Mal Zn on 7th morning, and need to go to Suntalekhola.
Any suggestions how to plan the trip?

Hi All,
I have planned to go Suntalekhola with one of my friend. I have already get some reply from indiamike about that. But I would like to stay in mouchuki. I have no idea about resorts and forest banglow in mouchuki. I will go there from Suntalekhola. I need some urgent information about stay in Mouchuki.

Since you will be spending two nights at S'Khola, one morning you may visit Jhallong/Bindu/Jaldhaka etc. by taking the road that goes there from Samsing (w/o coming back to the National Highway). Nice places - if you start in the morning, you may come back around 3 PM. Of course, for this you have to have your own vehicle on hire. I do not know abt that part of your plan.