Gorubathan

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native_name = Gorubathan | type = town | latd = 26.97 | longd = 88.70
state_name = West Bengal
district = Darjeeling
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altitude = 417
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Gorubathan is a small town in the Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling district of Indian state of West Bengal. Among the locals the place is also known as Sombare. The name has it origin in weekly village market ("hat") which is organized here on every Monday ("Sombar"). Gorubathan is situated on the east bank of the Neora river. There is a ruin of a fort known as Dalim fort situated on top of the hill surrounding Gorubathan. It is known for its beautiful landscape with Neora river, mountains and forests, which attracts a lot of tourists. Accommodation is available at forest Rest House, managed by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation (WBFDC) and some other private hotels.

Geography

Gorubathan is located at coord|26.97|N|88.70|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Gorubathan.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gorubathan] ] . It has an average elevation of 417 metres (1,368 feet).

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