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City in West Bengal, India
Photo: Haldibari, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Mekhliganj or Mekliganj (মেখলিগঞ্জ Mekhligonj) is a town in Cooch Behar, home to a famous tea-estate. The ceremonial border closing at Tin Bigha Checkpost between India and Bangladesh is a great sight to view.
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The longest road river bridge in West Bengal, connecting Mekhliganj to Haldibari.
তিনবিঘা করিডোর Tinbighā Koriḍōr
A small stretch of land connecting the Dahagram exclave of Bangladesh to the rest of the country.
A recreational park for children.
Getting around the city in a busy day can be quite hectic. There are E- Rickshaws, public transportation like bus and rental cars. E- Rickshaw operators can charge huge fares on seeing a tourist.
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Siliguri · International · IXB
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