Dooars and the Terai · month by month
May
Tip for May
Combine the Dooars with two nights in Darjeeling or Lava to escape the afternoon heat.
Prices and crowds
School holiday weekends are busy; mid-week rooms are cheap.
Where to go in May
Bengal's rhino country on the Torsa grasslands
A clear river on the edge of Gorumara, and two riverside lodges
Arrive at NJP or Bagdogra, then find the right jeep
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Good to know
Is May a good time to visit Dooars and the Terai?
The last month before closure. It is sticky and storms arrive most afternoons, but parks run and crowds are small. Summer holidays bring families from Kolkata and Dhaka in the second half of the month. Plan forest days for dawn and use the heat of the day for travel or rest. Leeches appear on forest walks after rain.
What is the weather like in Dooars and the Terai in May?
Lataguri 22–32 °C, humid, frequent 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 May?
We suggest Jaldapara National Park, Murti, Siliguri (NJP and Bagdogra). Combine the Dooars with two nights in Darjeeling or Lava to escape the afternoon heat.