Dooars and the Terai · month by month
September
Tip for September
Book safaris only for after reopening day and keep a buffer day for washed-out forest tracks.
Prices and crowds
Opening weeks are good value; Puja-week rates appear at the end of the month.
Where to go in September
Small park, big watchtowers, and rhinos on the Murti and Jaldhaka
The base for Gorumara, with forest on both sides of the road
Arrive at NJP or Bagdogra, then find the right jeep
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Questions people ask
Good to know
Is September a good time to visit Dooars and the Terai?
Parks reopen on 16 September, often to deep green forest and full rivers. Grass is very tall, so sightings are patchy, but the first weeks are uncrowded. Rain still falls most days. The Karam festival can fall in early September. From the middle of the month, Siliguri gears up for Durga Puja and hotel rates start to rise.
What is the weather like in Dooars and the Terai in September?
Lataguri 24–31 °C, showers easing. 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 September?
We suggest Gorumara National Park, Lataguri, Siliguri (NJP and Bagdogra). Book safaris only for after reopening day and keep a buffer day for washed-out forest tracks.