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Jungle safaris in Dooars

Jaldapara and Gorumara for the one-horned rhinoceros, Chapramari and Buxa for elephant and gaur, and Neora Valley for the red panda. Parks close in the monsoon, roughly mid-June to mid-September, so we plan safaris from October to May and book zones early.

Tour packages

Jungle safaris packages in Dooars

Chilapata, Buxa Fort and Jayanti in 4 nights

Nº 47956 · Dooars4N / 5D Chilapata, Buxa Fort and Jayanti in 4 nights Chilapata Forest → Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort → Jayanti Budget fare from
per person, twin₹13,500

Jaldapara and Bhutan by road in 7 nights

Nº 40760 · Dooars7N / 8D Jaldapara and Bhutan by road in 7 nights Jaldapara National Park → Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Paro → Phuentsholing Budget fare from
per person, twin₹26,000

Dooars forests and Darjeeling hills in 6 nights

Nº 64109 · Dooars6N / 7D Dooars forests and Darjeeling hills in 6 nights Lataguri → Samsing, Rocky Island and Suntalekhola → Darjeeling Budget fare from
per person, twin₹16,500

Dooars on a budget by train in 3 nights

Nº 27071 · Dooars3N / 4D Dooars on a budget by train in 3 nights Murti → Lataguri → Jaldapara National Park Budget fare from
per person, twin₹6,500

Dooars family holiday from Kolkata in 5 nights

Nº 18811 · Dooars5N / 6D Dooars family holiday from Kolkata in 5 nights Lataguri → Jhalong, Paren and Bindu → Jaldapara National Park Budget fare from
per person, twin₹13,500

Dooars family weekend from Siliguri in 2 nights

Nº 87296 · Dooars2N / 3D Dooars family weekend from Siliguri in 2 nights Lataguri Budget fare from
per person, twin₹6,000

Gorumara and Jaldapara safaris in 4 nights

Nº 84824 · Dooars4N / 5D Gorumara and Jaldapara safaris in 4 nights Lataguri → Jaldapara National Park Budget fare from
per person, twin₹12,000

Jaldapara, Totopara and Chilapata in 3 nights

Nº 65411 · Dooars3N / 4D Jaldapara, Totopara and Chilapata in 3 nights Jaldapara National Park → Chilapata Forest Budget fare from
per person, twin₹10,000

Places

Where to go for jungle safaris

Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort

Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort867 m

A Bhutanese fort, a freedom fighters' jail and a forest that climbs to Bhutan

Fort town · best Oct – Mar · 1–2 nights

Chapramari and Chalsa

Chapramari and Chalsa200 m

A small forest watchtower and the tea hills of Chalsa

Wildlife sanctuary · best Oct – Apr · 1–2 nights

Chilapata Forest

Chilapata Forest70 m

The elephant corridor between Jaldapara and Buxa

Wildlife sanctuary · best Oct – Mar · 1 nights

Gorumara National Park

Gorumara National Park110 m

Small park, big watchtowers, and rhinos on the Murti and Jaldhaka

National park · best Nov – Apr · 2 nights

Jaldapara National Park

Jaldapara National Park61 m

Bengal's rhino country on the Torsa grasslands

National park · best Nov – Apr · 2 nights

Lataguri

Lataguri100 m

The base for Gorumara, with forest on both sides of the road

Village · best Oct – Mar · 2 nights

Mahananda Sanctuary and Sevoke

Mahananda Sanctuary and Sevoke170 m

Forest on Siliguri's doorstep and the 1941 bridge over the Teesta

Wildlife sanctuary · best Oct – Apr · 0 nights

Murti

A clear river on the edge of Gorumara, and two riverside lodges

River town · best Oct – Mar · 1–2 nights

Experiences

Things to do

The walk up to Buxa Fort

3–4 hours return The walk up to Buxa Fort Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort · ₹50–200 entry plus ₹500–1,000 guide, in…

Lepchakha and the view of the Dooars rivers

Half day or overnight Lepchakha and the view of the Dooars rivers Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort · ₹1,500–2,500 per person for homestay wi…

Rajabhatkhawa nature centre and jeep safari

Half day Rajabhatkhawa nature centre and jeep safari Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort · ₹2,000–3,500 per jeep, indicative

Birding on the Buxa hill trails

3–5 hours Birding on the Buxa hill trails Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort · ₹800–2,000 for a local birding guide, i…

An afternoon slot at the Chapramari watchtower

90 minutes An afternoon slot at the Chapramari watchtower Chapramari and Chalsa · ₹70–120 per person plus vehicle, indica…

A tea estate walk at Chalsa

2 hours A tea estate walk at Chalsa Chapramari and Chalsa · Free on public roads; guided walk ₹300–…

Sunrise over the forests from the Chalsa hilltop

1–2 hours Sunrise over the forests from the Chalsa hilltop Chapramari and Chalsa · Free

Birding along the Chapramari forest edge

2–3 hours Birding along the Chapramari forest edge Chapramari and Chalsa · ₹500–1,500 for a local birding guide, i…

Stays

Where to sleep

Murti Banani Eco-Tourism Centre (WBFDC)

Murti Banani Eco-Tourism Centre (WBFDC) Forest lodge · Murti ₹1,500–4,000 per room or tent night, indicative budget

Malangi Lodge, Hasimara (WBFDC)

Malangi Lodge, Hasimara (WBFDC) Forest lodge · Chilapata Forest ₹2,000–2,700 per room night plus meals, indicative comfort

Aranya Tourism Property, Jaldapara (WBTDC)

Aranya Tourism Property, Jaldapara (WBTDC) Government lodge · Jaldapara National Park ₹2,500–6,000 per room night, indicative comfort

The Reserve Gorumara

The Reserve Gorumara Resort · Lataguri ₹4,500–8,000 per room night, indicative premium

Sinclairs Retreat Dooars

Sinclairs Retreat Dooars Resort · Chapramari and Chalsa ₹7,000–13,000 per room night, indicative

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