Nestled at an elevation of
300ft in foothills of Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal is
the small tourist spot between Malbazar subdivisions. Renowned for its magical
landscape where terrace farming endows the greenery of tea plantation speaks
the volume.
Samsing can be considered as bounty of nature because here you will witness the affluence of hill station and between that the meadows of forest that embraces and encourage natural tourism is remarkable approach of tourism here. Located at a distance of around 18 km from the Neora national park the weather condition here is astounding and familiar because the dense fog and heavy rainfall actually contributes in making the place one of the meadows of nature. The best thing about the place is its fusion of hills, plains, rivers and terrain which in turn gives an opportunity to traveler to witness the flourishing environment of the place. When we talk about the main reason behind people coming to this place is an availability of picnic spots like Lali Guras,Rocky Island and Suntaley Khola which is located adjacent to the Samsing where local people and travellers walks in and enjoys picnic. Culture and Cuisine When we talk about the culture of the place than most of the people here is Nepali but here you will witness an amount of diversity but that does not speak the tone of differences because hospitality here is supreme. When we talk about the culture then most of the people here understand the norms of it and practice it by performing the traditional dances like Jhaurey, Chutkay and Maruni. Beside that the Tibetan people here performs Cham dance and attributes the call of diversity by living together under the single roof of unity. The people here mostly consider Maghe Sankrati as the auspicious festival beside that they don’t hesitate to participate in Lhosar and other festivals that circles around the year. When it comes to the cuisine of the local people then consider eating Momos and Thukpa because this fast food can be considered as an integral part of their culture. Wildlife Environment Within the dense ambush of Samsing you will witness many rare wildlife creators like Grey Nightjar, Racket tail Drongo, Orange bellied leaf bird, maroon Oriole, Staly backed forktail and many more. Tea Estate The traveler must understand that Samsing is divided into two sections and the tea estate comes under the jurisdiction of jalpaiguri district and rest of Samsing comes under the fold of Darjeeling district. Tea estates of Samsing is gift of nature as the landscape is just perfect for such measures and the course of tea gardens are just bemusing and a short trip here would make you feel like as if you are walking within the womb of nature. The vast area which is capitalised by the plantation is the main economic bone of local people beside tourism and timber related business. How to Reach By train-the nearest railway station is New Jalpiaguri and it is located at a distance of around 82 km from here. By air-the nearest airport is Bagdogra and it is located at a distance of around 90 km from Samsing.
