Mongpong
Mongpong is a village in the Kalimpong I CD block in the Kalimpong subdivision of the Kalimpong district of West Bengal, India.
Geography
Location
Mongpong is located at.Area overview
The map alongside shows the Kalimpong Sadar subdivision of Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from. This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams. It is a predominantly rural area with 77.67% of the population living in rural areas and only 22.23% living in the urban areas. While Kalimpong is the only municipality, Dungra is the sole census town in the entire area. The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block. In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state. While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at Kalimpong in 1962 the entire subdivision, other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 to have their first degree colleges at Pedong and Gorubathan.Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
The place
This village is located on the bank of Teesta River. The Teesta River breaks into several streams here. Mongpong is located on the fringe of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and is home to several birds like brahminy duck, pintail duck, poachard, mallard and bar-headed goose that come here from Central Asia and Ladakh during winter. It is known for its landscape of the Teesta River, mountains and forests, which attracts many tourists. Accommodation is available at the Mongpong Forest Rest House managed by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation.The tourist attractions in and around Mongpong include Kalijhora, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Odlabari, and Lataguri Wildlife Sanctuary. Moreover, this is an ideal destination for adventure seekers as it offers trekking, hiking, and bird watching.