Dooars and the Terai · month by month
December
Tip for December
Avoid 24 December to 1 January unless you booked months ahead.
Prices and crowds
Holiday-week rates are the highest after Puja; early December is good value.
Where to go in December
The base for Gorumara, with forest on both sides of the road
A clear river on the edge of Gorumara, and two riverside lodges
Bengal's rhino country on the Torsa grasslands
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per person, twin₹13,500
per person, twin₹26,000
per person, twin₹16,500
per person, twin₹6,500
per person, twin₹13,500
per person, twin₹6,000 Build your own route Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you want to see. We draw the route and price it three ways. Start Working to a budget? Give us a number per person. We will tell you honestly what it buys, and where to save. Start Ask someone who has been A first plan and price within one working day. No payment to start. Start
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit Dooars and the Terai?
Cool, dry and popular. Fog sets in around the solstice and can delay trains into NJP. The Christmas to New Year week is fully booked across Lataguri and Madarihat, with picnic crowds at Rocky Island, Murti and Jhalong. Outside that week, December is excellent for wildlife and birds.
What is the weather like in Dooars and the Terai in December?
Lataguri 10–25 °C, dry, fog later in month. 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 December?
We suggest Lataguri, Murti, Jaldapara National Park. Avoid 24 December to 1 January unless you booked months ahead.