Things to do in Mungpoo, West Bengal
Mungpoo also referred to as Mungpoo Cinchona Plantation is a village in the Kurseong Vidhan Sabha Rangli Development Block in the Darjeeling Sadar Subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India.
28 places to visit in and around Mungpoo, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Rabindra Museum
The Rabindra Museum is a museum located in Mungpoo, near Kalimpong, in the state of West Bengal, India. Poet Rabindranath Tagore stayed in this house in 1938 and 1939, at the invitation of poet and novelist Maitreyi Devi, the wife of quinologist dr.
Wikipedia - 2Teesta Low Dam - III Hydropower Plant Wikipedia
- 3Teesta Low Dam - IV Hydropower Plant Wikipedia
- 4Jungpana Tea Estate Wikipedia
- 5Lopchu Tea Estate Wikipedia
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- 7Bhutan House · in Deolo Hill
Bhutan House is an estate located in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, owned by the Dorji family of Bhutan.
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- 9Kitam Bird Sanctuary · in Badamtam Tea Garden
Kitam Bird Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located about 19 km Namchi in the Namchi district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It was declared as a protected area on 3 February 2005.
Wikipedia - 10Tiger Hill, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling Wikipedia
- 11Ghum Monastery · in Darjeeling
Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
Wikipedia - 12Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling Wikipedia
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- 14Mahakal temple · in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Wikipedia
- 15Observatory Hill, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling Wikipedia
- 16Bhutia Busty Monastery · in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Wikipedia
- 17Bengal Natural History Museum · in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The Bengal Natural History Museum is a museum in Darjeeling, West Bengal, that exhibits a vast range of natural artifacts and fossils.
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- 19St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling Wikipedia
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- 23Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery · in Darjeeling
Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery is a gompa in the town of Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. The monastery is also known as "Aloobari" monastery after the locality it is located in.
Wikipedia - 24Ging Gompa · in Ging Tea Garden Wikipedia
- 25Dhirdham Temple · in Darjeeling Wikipedia
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- 28Glenburn Tea Estate · in Ging Tea Garden Wikipedia
Mungpoo by interest
- Good with kids: Rabindra Museum, Jungpana Tea Estate, Lopchu Tea Estate, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Temples and places of worship: Ghum Monastery, Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling, Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, Mahakal temple, Bhutia Busty Monastery
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Rabindra Museum, Bhutan House, Observatory Hill, Darjeeling, Bengal Natural History Museum
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Teesta Low Dam - III Hydropower Plant, Teesta Low Dam - IV Hydropower Plant, Jungpana Tea Estate, Lopchu Tea Estate, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lesser-known places: Kitam Bird Sanctuary, Bengal Natural History Museum, Mag-Dhog Yolmowa Monastery, Ging Gompa, Dhirdham Temple
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Mungpoo
Best weather: Oct–May.
| 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 Mungpoo
- Nearest railway station: Tung (TUNG), 10 km away.
- Nearest airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 31 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Mungpoo costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Mungpoo is not included.
Compare Mungpoo with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mungpoo | – | Oct–May | 28 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sittong | 3 km | Oct–May | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Cart Road | 8 km | Oct–May | 21 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sevoke | 11 km | Oct–May | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sonada | 12 km | Oct–May | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Mungpoo; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Mungpoo?
The best known are Rabindra Museum, Teesta Low Dam - III Hydropower Plant, Teesta Low Dam - IV Hydropower Plant, Jungpana Tea Estate, Lopchu Tea Estate.
When is the best time to visit Mungpoo?
Best weather: Oct–May.
How do I reach Mungpoo?
Nearest railway station: Tung (TUNG), 10 km away. Nearest airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 31 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Mungpoo cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Mungpoo is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.