Jhalong is situated on the bank of the river Jaldhaka on the Indo-Bhutan border.
It lies at the foothills of the Himalayas, on the way to Bindu in Kalimpong sub-division.
Jaldhaka Hydro Electricity Project on Jaldhaka River is a major attraction in this area. Bird lovers can enjoy a varied collection of hill birds as well as migratory water fowls here.