Things to do in Malbazar, West Bengal
Malbazar, also known as Mal, is a town and a municipality in Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Malbazar subdivision.
7 places to visit in and around Malbazar, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Gorumara National Park
Gorumara National Park is a national park in northern West Bengal, India. Located in the Dooars region of the Himalayan foothills, it is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forests.
Wikipedia - 2Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is close to the Gorumara National Park. Chapramari is about 30 kilometres from Chalsa and Lataguri in northern West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 3Neora Valley National Park
Neora Valley National Park is a national park in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India that was established in 1986. Spread over an area of 88 km2, it is a rich biological zone in eastern India.
Wikipedia - 4Malbazar clock tower
- 5Dam Dim
Dam Dim is a village in the Mal CD blocks in the Malbazar subdivision of the Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. It is famous for tea gardens and moist deciduous forests.
Wikipedia - 6Malbazar Park
A well-maintained park on the northwest edge of the city.
- 7Lower Fagu Tea Garden
Lower Fagu Tea Garden is a village in the Gorubathan CD block in the Kalimpong Sadar subdivision of Kalimpong district in West Bengal, India.
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Best time to visit Malbazar
Best weather: Oct–May.
- Jan11°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb14°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar18°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr21°CPleasant, Best months
- May22°CPleasant, Best months
- Jun23°CRainy
- Jul23°CRainy
- Aug23°CRainy
- Sep22°CRainy
- Oct19°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov16°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec13°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 11°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 14°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 18°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 21°C | 78 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 22°C | 167 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 23°C | 270 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 23°C | 446 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 23°C | 341 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 22°C | 264 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 19°C | 84 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 16°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 13°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Malbazar
- Nearest railway station: New Mal Junction (NMZ), 4 km away.
- Nearest airport: Pakyong Airport (PYG), 45 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Malbazar costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Malbazar is not included.
Compare Malbazar with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malbazar | – | Oct–May | 7 |
| Lataguri | 16 km | Oct–Mar | 5 |
| Gorumara National Park | 17 km | Oct–Mar | 7 |
Distances in a straight line from Malbazar; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Malbazar?
The best known are Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Neora Valley National Park, Malbazar clock tower, Dam Dim.
When is the best time to visit Malbazar?
Best weather: Oct–May.
How do I reach Malbazar?
Nearest railway station: New Mal Junction (NMZ), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Pakyong Airport (PYG), 45 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Malbazar cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Malbazar is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.