Siliguri, 26th December: With the arrival of winter, the picnic season has begun, and this year, a new eco-friendly picnic spot has been introduced near Siliguri. Developed by the Forest Department, the spot is located near Tharughati Bridge at Farabari Nepal Basti, adjoining the Baikunthapur forest.
The newly created picnic area allows visitors to enjoy picnics amidst nature. Ranger Subhra Shankar Dutta from Dabgram Range stated that the site, closed for a long time, has been redeveloped and will open soon. Work on the project is nearly complete, and the spot will welcome visitors from 8 AM to 5 PM.
To preserve the environment, the Forest Department has imposed certain restrictions. The use of sound boxes, plastic, and plastic-like materials is strictly prohibited. The eco-friendly park is being specially prepared to offer city dwellers a sustainable space for winter picnics.