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Jalpaiguri is the largest district in North Bengal, and is bounded by Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south. Nepal is also nearby. The district is famous for tea gardens, rice plantation and heavy rainfall. Small towns like Alipurdwar, Jaigaon and Birpara fall under the jurisdiction of Japaiguri district. Jalpaiguri City is the district headwaters. While the district is not a recognized tourist area, it offers a a pleasant environment, and is more relaxed than the nearby tourist destinations of Darjeeling and Gangtok.
