Exploring the Untamed Beauty of Dooars: A Gateway to Bengal’s Wild Side

 The Dooars region (also spelled Doors) in North Bengal is a lush, scenic gateway to the eastern Himalayas, famous for its tea gardens, dense forests, rivers, and wildlife. It lies in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas and borders Bhutan and Assam.

Here are the best tourist places in Dooars:

🐘 1. Gorumara National Park

• Famous for: Indian one-horned rhino, elephants, bison, jungle safaris

• Activities: Jeep safari, elephant safari (limited), watchtowers like Jatraprasad, Rhino Point

• Best stay: Lataguri, Murti (eco-resorts, forest lodges)

🦁 2. Jaldapara National Park

• Famous for: One-horned rhinos, elephants, leopards, birdwatching

• Activities: Elephant safari (early morning), jeep safari

• Nearby: Totopara (tribal village), South Khayerbari (leopard rescue centre)

🌿 3. Buxa Tiger Reserve

• Attractions: Buxa Fort trek, Jayanti River, Sinchula trek, Lepchakha viewpoint

• Best for: Offbeat forest lovers, trekkers

• Base: Alipurduar or Jayanti

🏞️ 4. Chilapata Forest

• Location: Between Jaldapara and Buxa

• Famous for: Dense forest, wildlife corridor, Chilapata Fort ruins

• Good for: Jungle stay, less touristy safaris

🏕️ 5. Samsing, Suntalekhola & Rocky Island

• Known for: Riverside camping, orange orchards, forest treks

• Ideal for: Nature lovers, peaceful retreats, photography

🌉 6. Murti River

• Scenic river near Gorumara; good for relaxing, walking trails

• Activities: Birdwatching, riverside picnic, forest stay

• Stay: Forest bungalows & eco resorts

🏡 7. Rajabhatkhawa

• Entry point to Buxa; peaceful forest village

• Best for: Birding, eco-tourism

🏔️ 8. Jhalong – Bindu – Paren

• Near Bhutan border, scenic valleys with hydel projects

• Attractions: Bindu Dam, Jaldhaka River

• Ideal for: Scenic drives, offbeat experience

🌳 9. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

• Close to Gorumara, great for elephant and bird sightings

• Good for: Quick safari or nature tour

🚉 How to Reach Dooars:

• Nearest railway stations: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), New Mal Junction, Hasimara, Alipurduar Jn

• Nearest airport: Bagdogra (IXB)

• From Siliguri/NJP, cars are available for hire to Lataguri, Madarihat, Alipurduar, etc.

🎒 Dooars Tour Packages & Pricing

Offers a variety of tailored packages. Prices (per person, from Kolkata) are approximately

• Basic (3 N/4 D): ₹ 8,600
• Exotic (4 N/5 D): ₹ 9,500
• Best of Dooars (5 N/6 D): ₹ 11,500
• Safari Package (4 N/5 D): ₹ 9,750
• Dooars + Jayanti (4 N/5 D): ₹ 10,750
• Dooars + Murti (5 N/6 D): ₹ 12,500