Things to Do in Dooars
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Explore the lush life of the Dooars
Experience the untamed
beauty of the Dooars
Dooars is an unspoiled paradise that beckons travelers with its untamed beauty, diverse wildlife, and captivating landscapes.
Local Experiences
If you are a nature lover or a wildlife enthusiast, Dooars has a myriad of interesting options for you to explore.
Explore nature at Gorumara National Park
Plan a day’s trip to Gorumara National Park known for its great Indian one-horned rhinoceros. If you are lucky you might be able to spot elephants, bisons, leopards and reptiles.
Distance
:
15 minutes (20 kms)
Opening hours
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Two hour trip in the morning slots (5:30 am and 8am). Four hour trip in the afternoon (1:30pm)
Price
:
Rs 3900 for the morning slot
Rs 4500 for the afternoon slot
The afternoon slot charges are high because at the end of the safari there is a tribal dance performance
Embrace nature’s bounty at the Neora Valley Park
Neora Valley National Park is a lesser-known gem in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. The park is located in the northeastern part of India, nestled in the Himalayas, and is part of the larger Singalila Ridge. Known for its rugged terrain, dense forests, and stunning landscapes, Neora Valley National Park is a haven for nature lovers, trekkers, and wildlife enthusiasts. Popular animals you can spot at the park include red panda, Himalayan black bear and wild dog.
Distance
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2 hours (50 kms)
Opening hours
:
8am to 5pm
Cultural Immersion at Phuntsholing
Phuntsholing is a vibrant border town in Bhutan. Here you can catch a glimpse of Bhutanese life and experience Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The charming town has beautiful religious sites, shopping for handicrafts and is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful stopover.
Distance
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2.5 hours (115kms)
Smell the fragrant plantations at Samsing
Samsing is known for its orange and cardamom plantations. The tea estates on the way to Samsing are a visual delight. Here you can walk through the tea gardens, enjoy scenic views of the mountains and valleys and witness the tea-plucking process.
Distance
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22 kms
Explore village life at Lava and Lolaygaon
The villages of Lava and Lolaygaon offer a perfect blend of natural beauty and serenity. Here, birdwatchers are treated to an abundance of birds like swiftlets, cuckoos, hornbills and woodpeckers.
Distance
:
100 kms
Take your binoculars to Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
This wildlife forest has the largest concentration of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros in India after Kaziranga. If you are lucky, you might spot the Royal Bengal tiger, Indian python, fresh-water turtles and geckos. Elephant and jeep safaris inside the forest can be organised.
Car Safari: 6am to 9am/ 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Entry Fees
:
Rs.180
Vehicle entry
:
Rs.400 per trip
Guide Charge
:
Rs.300
Gypsy Hire charges
:
Rs.1700
Best places to visit in Dooars
Dooars: Nature's gateway to serenity and adventure
Gorumara National Park
Located on the banks of river Murti, Gorumara National Park is renowned for the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros and the King cobra. Other animals to watch out for include elephants, bisons, leopards and reptiles. The park is notable for trees like Teak, Simul, Siris, Khair and Sal.
Safari timings
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5:30am to 8:30am and 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Distance
:
15 minutes (20 kms)
Buxa Tiger Reserve
A sanctuary set up to preserve the Royal Bengal Tiger, the Buxa Tiger Reserve is a must visit for anyone to the region.
Opening Hours
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8:30am/10:30am/1:30am/3:30am
Distance
:
2.5 hours
Alipurduar
AlipurDuar is the gateway to Bhutan and the north-eastern states of India. Located in the highest peak of Jalpaiguri, the ChotaSinchula is located in Alipurduar, from where you can view the Buxa Hills and Bhutan Valley.
Opening Hours
:
10am to 5pm
Distance
:
2.5 hours
Suntalekhola, Rocky Island & Laliguras
From Suntalekhola, you can view the hills of Bhutan and the Jelepla Pass that forms the connecting link between Tibet and India. Suntalekhola is famous for its orange plantations.
Opening Hours
:
6am to 5pm
Distance
:
40 minutes (35 kms)
Chapramari Wildlife Park
Chapramari is a forest in the Dooars region of North Bengal and a wildlife sanctuary. Pack a pair of binoculars for some wildlife spotting. This tranquil forest is home to elephants, spotted deer, barking deer, rhino and Indian Gaur.
Opening Hours
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6AM to 7.30AM / 8.30AM to 10AM / 1.30PM to 3.00PM / 4.00PM to 5.30PM
Entry fees
:
Rs 187 per head (Book Online)
Guide Charges
:
Rs.300 per vehicle
Vehicle entry fee
:
Rs.1,800
Distance
:
25 minutes (16kms)
Neora Valley National Park
Located in a woody forest area, abundant species of orchids crowd the park. Wild animals like red panda, Himalayan black bear and wild dog can be found here. The park is a popular picnic spot. Adventure seekers can trek to RechelaDanda, the highest peak in the park.
Opening Hours
:
8am to 5pm
Distance
:
2 hours (50 kms)
Samsing
Samsing is known for its orange and cardamom plantations. The tea estates on the way to Samsing are a visual delight.
Opening Hours
:
6am to 5pm
Distance
:
30 minutes (22kms)
Phuntsholing
The gateway to Bhutan from India, Phuntsholing offers scenic vistas. On the way to Phuntsholing, stop by Kharbandi Gompa, a monastery built by Bhutan's Queen Mother.
Opening Hours
:
8am to 5pm
Distance
:
115 kms
Lava and Lolaygaon
Lava is a forest village with a popular Buddhist monastery that is known as Lava Monastery. Here, birdwatchers are treated to an orchestra from the likes of swiftlets, cuckoos, hornbills and woodpeckers.
Lolaygaon, located at a higher altitude than Lava is a peaceful hamlet surrounded by dhupi and cypress trees. Several locations in the village offer lovely views of the Kanchenjunga range.
Opening Hours
:
6am to 5pm
Distance
:
2.5 hours (100 kms)
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
This wildlife forest has the largest concentration of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros in India after Kaziranga. Wildlife enthusiasts can report sightings of the Royal Bengal tiger, in addition to reptiles like the Indian python, fresh-water turtles and geckos. Elephant and jeep safaris inside the forest can be organised.
Jatraprasad, Chandrachur, Chukchuki, Medhla and Rhino Observation are the prominent watchtowers in the region where visitors are treated to sightings of one horned rhinos, elephants, bisons and peacocks.
Opening Hours
:
6am to 5pm
Distance
:
1.5 hours (100kms)
Jayanti
Jayanti is a small forest village within Buxa Tiger Reserve. The village is located along the Jayanti River, forming a natural border with the Bhutan hills. It is a popular hiking spot.
Opening Hours
:
8am to 5pm
Distance
:
3 hours (140 kms)
Jungle Safari
Enjoy forest drives in Gorumara National Park, where you can sight wild animals and birds. We can book jeep safaris prior to your arrival in our resort.
Opening Hours
:
5.30am (First Slot) and 2.30pm (Second Slot)
Distance
:
66 kms
Gypsy Safari timings
16 Feb – 15 June
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6am to 9am and 7am to 10am
16 Sep – 15 Feb
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3:30pm to 6:30pm and 2pm to 5pm
Gypsy Safari will not operate on Wednesday
Birdwatching
You can take guided and unguided birdwatching tours in some spectacular areas in Dooars which cover diverse bird-rich habitats ranging from grasslands, wetlands, forests, jungles, hills, mountains and also villages.
Samsing, Suntalekhola, Jhalong and Bindu are other scenic areas for birdwatching. Denzong Leisure organizes tours here.
River Rafting
Wanderlust Leisure Tours & Treks offers white water rafting in the Teesta River. Another company that organizes rafting is Dreamway Destinations.
