Dooars and the Terai · month by month
April
Tip for April
Book a room with a fan or AC and take safaris at 6 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m.
Prices and crowds
Shoulder season: many private resorts offer mid-week discounts.
Where to go in April
Small park, big watchtowers, and rhinos on the Murti and Jaldhaka
Where the plains end: tea slopes, river stones and a hanging bridge
The Jaldhaka valley on the Bhutan border, river and forest
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per person, twin₹26,000
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Questions people ask
Good to know
Is April a good time to visit Dooars and the Terai?
Hot and humid, with pre-monsoon thunderstorms in the evenings. Sightings remain good because water is scarce and animals stay near water holes. Fewer tourists come, so lodges are quiet. Bengali New Year (Poila Baisakh) in mid-April brings fairs in towns. River spots like Rocky Island and Jhalong are pleasant in the early morning.
What is the weather like in Dooars and the Terai in April?
Lataguri 19–32 °C, humid, evening storms. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Dooars and the Terai in April?
We suggest Gorumara National Park, Samsing, Rocky Island and Suntalekhola, Jhalong, Paren and Bindu. Book a room with a fan or AC and take safaris at 6 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m.