Barodabri (Malangi Lodge)

Ever imagine of having a backyard as big as a forest well at Malangi Lodge, Barodabri forest is the backyard. Barodabri Malangi Lodge is a Nature Resort situated near Hasimara Air Force base. Barodabri is a small village located adjacent to Hasimara Air Force base and Chilapata Forests in the Dooars area of West Bengal. Barodabri caught the attention of travelers after Forest Department built a nature resort. Maintained by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Ltd (WBFDC) Barodabri Malangi Lodge has 7 big clean and spacious rooms with consist of basis amenities. Malangi Lodge with its mouth watering foods, amazing location, and excellent service has become one of the most preferred places to stay while traveling in the outskirts of West Bengal region.

Tourists staying in Malangi Lodge are primarily attracted by the Chilapata forest which is adjacent to the village. The Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary is the green corridor between the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary and the Buxa Tiger reserve. It is a verdant forest with historical significance. One can also enjoy a visit to the nearby Mathura tea estate on a Tonga (Horse pulled Carriage) or can even have an excellent and authentic cultural experience by visiting the Rabha tribal community in their villages. One of the most favored things of Malangi Lodge is Barodabri Elephant Safari.

Malangi Lodge is an ideal place to explore the wilderness of Jaldapara, Buxa Tiger Reserve, and Chilapata forest. All these protected forest are located within 30km from Barodabri Malangi Lodge. One can also go to Phuentsholing in Bhutan while lodging in Barodabri Malangi Lodge. Located 20km from Barodabri Malangi Lodge, Phuentsholing is a bustling border town of the Southern Region of Bhutan. Other places of attractions which one can visit during their stay in Barodabri Malangi Lodge are Kunjanagar Eco-Park, Rajabhatkhawa, Rasikbill Bird Sanctuary, Coochbehar Rajbari Palace and Madan Mohan Temple. For the guests who are interested to visit historical sites and love to dwell in the ruins of olden days than the stay at Malangi Lodge will be worth it. Hidden deep inside the Chilapata forests is the ruin of 5th century fort. Built during Gupta Era the Nal Rajar Garh (Fort of the King Nala) is sited midst the dense forest. The dilapidated remains today are a handful of stone and brick blocks with distinctive carvings. The ruins also consist of a broken wall and a broken gate of the Nal Rajar Garh, where, it is believed, the soldiers of the Maharajahs of Cooch Behar stayed to protect the kingdom from Bhutanese invasion. The fort or the remains of it still holds the nostalgic essence of Gupta Era. From Elephant Safari to exploring the ruin of once grandiose fort, tourist staying in Barodabri Malangi Lodge can experience it all.

How To Reach Barodabri Malangi Lodge

You can reach Barodabri Malangi Lodge from Siliguri-The gateway to North Bengal & important town, which is well connected with other parts of the state as well as country by road rail and air. Located at a distance of 140km visitors can reach Barodabri Malangi Lodge from Siliguri by hiring a car or renting a taxi. Visitors can also board a train for Alipurduar. At the distance of 45km Alipurduar Railway Station is the closest railway station from Barodabri Malangi Lodge. After arriving at Alipurduar Railway Station visitors can hire a car or rent a taxi to reach Barodabri Malangi Lodge.