Dooars and the Terai · month by month
March
Tip for March
Carry water and a cap on watchtowers; there is little shade by 10 a.m.
Prices and crowds
Prices are steady; Holi week and school holidays push weekend rates up.
Where to go in March
Bengal's rhino country on the Torsa grasslands
The elephant corridor between Jaldapara and Buxa
The base for Gorumara, with forest on both sides of the road
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Packages at their best in March
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 March a good time to visit Dooars and the Terai?
Grass is short after burning and animals come to water in the open, which makes March the strongest month for sightings at Jaldapara and Gorumara. Afternoons turn warm and hazy, so do your safaris early and rest at noon. Holi week sees family groups from Kolkata. Jalpesh Mela is held at Shivaratri if it falls in early March.
What is the weather like in Dooars and the Terai in March?
Lataguri 15–30 °C, dry, hazy afternoons. 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 March?
We suggest Jaldapara National Park, Chilapata Forest, Lataguri. Carry water and a cap on watchtowers; there is little shade by 10 a.m.