Dooars, a vast region located on the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, is the floodplains of Eastern Assam and North Bengal. The Teesta River forms the western frontier of the Dooars, but the eastern line within Assam is less well-defined. The Kingdom of Bhutan is to the north of the Dooars, while Bangladesh is to the south. The region is known for its diverse biodiversity, lush greenery, wildlife, and ethnic peoples and cultures. Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park, and Buxa Tiger Reserve are among the area's most significant forests. Apart from the significant forest, Dooars is also known for its tranquil villages, temples, and historical sites. Due to its immensely growing popularity, Dooars has already established itself as a worth-visiting place on the tourism map. Have a look at these Dooars Tourist Spots which you wouldn't want to miss during your vacation here. All these places can be explored with the help of a well-planned Dooars Tour Package offered by a trusted travel agency like North Bengal Tourism.
Alipurduar is the newly formed district of West Bengal. It is located in the north-eastern side of West Bengal bordering Assam and Bhutan and it covers the distance of 113kms from Siliguri. Basically Alipurduar town is called a gateway to Bhutan and northeastern states of India. The entire town fully covered with scenic beauty as it is the most ...
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Banarhat is a small town in Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal, India. Banarhat is 75km distance from Siliguri and 65km from Jalpaiguri, the town is surrounded by 23 Tea gardens in the Dooars region of Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal. People of 23 tea gardens are dependent on this town for their essentials. The popul...
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Batabari is a beautiful small village in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal. It is located 53 km distance from Jalpaiguri. Basically Batabari is famous for its popular Batabari Tea Estate. The houses in the Batabari was made by particular bamboo species known as ‘Bata ‘which is interesting and amazing to see from outside. Basically B...
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Bindu is the small village surrounded by hills and forest is the last hamlet of West Bengal. It is only 107 km from Siliguri and situated just before Bhutan Boder. Bindu valley is surrounded with hills of Bhutan and India on the banks of river Jaldhaka. Bindu is popularly known for its cardamom plantation. The place is also coming up as a popula...
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Binnaguri is a village of Dhupguri block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal; it is a distance of 99 km from Siliguri. Binnaguri lies in deep Dooars country and close to Bhutan and Nepal border. Binnaguri is also covered by many Tea gardens likeTelepara Tea Garden, Banarhat Tea Garden, Karbala Tea Garden, Lakhipara Tea Garden, and Gandrapara Tea...
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Buxa is a village in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal within Buxa Tiger Reserve. Buxa is one of the oldest settlements in North Bengal. It is 14kms from Alipurduar and 180 km from Siliguri well connected by both motorable road and railways. The name has been derived from Buxa Fort-a fort at an altitude of 867 meters on the Sinchula Range g...
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Chalsa is one of the most visually attractive destinations in Dooars region. It is a small pristine town situated just on the foot of the Himalayas in the Dooars in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Chalsa is the headquarters of the Matiali community development block under the Malbazar subdivision of the Jalpaiguri district. It takes around 1...
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Coochbehar is the only well planned town located in the north eastern part of West Bengal; Coochbehar shares its borders with Assam in the East and neighbouring country Bangladesh in the south. The town Coochbehar is beautifully decorated through its striking monuments and palace . The main attraction in Coochbehar is the Palace of the Koch King...
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Dhupjhora is a midsized small village located in the Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal. Dhupjhora is situated close to River Murti and on the outskirt of the famous Gorumara National Park. It is beautiful l settlement village which is surrounded by forests meandering rivers. Dhupjhora is also locally known as the 'Elephant camp' because of the ...
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Gajoldoba is a small village in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It is located 25 kms distance from siliguri. It is a picturesque tourist destination on the Teesta Barrage fully surrounded by Baikunthapur Forest Gajoldoba is 25 kms from Siliguri, Gajoldoba is a picturesque tourist destination on the Teesta Barrage, Jalpaiguri District adj...
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Gorubathan is a small town in the Kalimpong Subdivision of Darjeeling District. The place is about 90 km from Kalimpong town (via Lava) and about 59 km from Siliguri. The place is also called Sombare among locals out there. It is situated on the east bank of the Neora and Chel River, both the rivers valley are called as picnic spot. Local childr...
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Hasimara is a small town in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal state near the borders of Bhutan. It takes 126km from Siliguri to Hasimara. The town is located central Dooars region of the district and is surrounded by Tea gardens. Hasimara lies on the way of Phuentsholing the gateway of Bhutan , and the borders is just 17 km away. Hasimara l...
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Jaldapara is one of the most popular forests of Dooars. Jaldapara was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary back in 1943 for the protection of Wildlife, particularly single horned Rhinos. Recently in 2012 the forests of Jaldapara has been upgraded to the status of a National Park. Jaldapara is situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar...
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Jaldhaka is a situated just a few kilometres away from Jhallong in the state of West Bengal. There are not much more places to visit but it is an upcoming tourist destination. The place is actually a scenic location but there are only few tourist places to visit. The main attraction of the place is the most peaceful atmosphere, green and clean e...
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Jayanti is in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal in India. It is a forest village forming a natural boundary with the Bhutan hills, some 30 kms from Alipurduar. Jayanti is one of the last destinations in Dooars, often termed as the “Queen of Dooars†this heavily forested area is close to the famous Buxa Tiger Reserve. Although th...
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Jhalong is a small village situated on the banks of river Jaldhaka, near India-Bhutan border in the Kalimpong subdivision of Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India. It is just 99 kilometers from Siliguri, towards Bindu. A Hydro Electricity Project is constructed on the Jaldhaka River and it acts as a bridge for crossing over to Bhutan Jhalong...
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Jhandi is a scenic valley located in the Dooars region of West Bengal; it is 87 km distance from siliguri and around 09 kilometers from Lava. While travelling through Gorubathan Mt. Kanchenjunga and a panoramic view of the Mahananda River valley will be seen. It is an area fully covered with tea plantations and forests. It is an ideal destinatio...
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Kalipur Eco Village of Dooars, is enhance with an abundance of wildlife located just opposite direction of the signboard in Lataguri. It is 77km distance from Siliguri. This village will give you the true feelings of staying at Jungle side though that is not forest rest house. The small wooden cottages were beautifully hanging out there. It seem...
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Kolakham is an ideal destination for those adventurous bent of mind and keen nature lover visitor. It is located just 8 kilometres from Lava and is stand on a hill 6100 feet high overlooking the mighty Eastern Himalayas. It is a small village amidst the large number of nature’s creativity with panoramic views of the Eastern Himalayas upto...
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Lataguri is a small village located in the Jalpaiguri district state of West Bengal. Lataguri is famous for its dense forest, green grassland, splendid atmosphere, excellent sightseeing and many more. It is an ideal destination for nature and animals lovers and is also called a home of different varieties of Flora and fauna. The place is attract...
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Latpanchar is a mesmerizing mirror of natural beauty covered with forest Cinchona plantation and oranges. It is 41kms distance from siliguri. It is located at the height of 4,500ft from sea level. It is at a distance of 13kms from kalijhora. It is popularly known as the Orange village for the Orange cultivation and production. Before reaching La...
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Lava is a small hamlet situated 34 kilometres east of the Kalimpong town via Algarah in Darjeeling district of the state of West Bengal, India. Lava is one of the quaint tourist destinations in the Darjeeling Himalayas. Lava is situated at an altitude of 7,016 feet (2,138 m) and is completely surrounded by Pine forest. It is one of the few place...
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Loleygaon (also spelt Loleygaon or Loleygaon) is a small Lepcha village situated in an extreme end of a Himalayan Ridge & located at a distance of 24 km from Lava. It comes under the Kalimpong I block in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. Loleygaon is a remarkable place for its real natural beauty of Himalayas and it gives an amazing view o...
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Madarihat is a small village of Alipurduar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal It is 117 km distance from siliguri. This village is situated just on the outskirts of the Jaldapara wild life sanctuary which is famous for Indian Rhinoceros.It is one of the famous tourist spot in the northern part of state West Bengal which is fully sur...
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Malbazar is a small sub divisional town also known as Mal located in the Northern part of the State of West Bengal. It is about 65 km from Jalpaiguri town and 55 km from Siliguri. Malbazar is one of the most prominent towns in Dooars, the town is strategically located in the eastern part of the Dooars region. Malbazar is mainly known for Tea Gar...
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Meteli is a block under Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri District and surrounded with many Tea Gardens. Meteli is a small beautiful village where all the surrounding area of Meteli is tourist spot. Meteli can also be termed as junctions of many Tea Gardens and it is the area of extensive Tea Plantation. Now a day’s Meteli also earning T...
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Mungpoo is a charming village located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, 33 km east of Darjeeling and 52 km north-east of Siliguri. The journey to Mungpoo is picturesque, with tall pine trees, colorful flower nurseries, tea gardens, and clear streams. The village is well-known for its Cinchona plantations, which were established by the B...
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Murti village is one of the elegant tourist spot locations in Dooars region of north Bengal and it is located on the bank of River Murti. It is picture perfect place for extreme nature lover and bird watchers. Murti is extremely perfect destination to get some pleasant break after hectic pressure, especially for those who want to stay around gre...
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Nagrakata is a small town in the Malbazar subdivision of the Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, located about 60 km north-east of Siliguri. It serves as the headquarters of the Nagrakata community development block and is famous for its extensive tea plantations. The town is surrounded by 14 tea gardens, collectively known as the Dooars Tea Compa...
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Neora Valley National Park is situated in the Kalimpong subdivision under Darjeeling District, West Bengal, and was established in 1986. The name Neora is derived from the River Neora flowing through it and it spreads over an area of 88 km² and is one of the richest biological zones in the entire Northeast. Neora Valley is called as the land ...
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Oodlabari is a small town on the National Highway 31 that passes through Dooars. The small-scale town is located about 40 kms from Siliguri. On the west of the town is river Leesh and on its east is river Chel. Odlabari exist in the mid of between two river. To the south of the town, just 5 kms away is the forests of Baikunthapur with its famed ...
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Paren is a small, serene village in the Dooars region of West Bengal, located on the edge of Neora Valley National Park. Approximately 112 km from Siliguri and just 10 km from Jaldhaka, Paren is an ideal destination for nature lovers. The area is defined by its lush green vegetation, hilly terrain, and meandering rivers. A mini hydel power stati...
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Raimatang is a small forest village located on the river Raimatang in Dooars in Buxa Tiger Reserve and is surrounded by evergreen forest, hills and river. It comes under Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal covers a distance of 146kms from siliguri. Basically Raimatang village has been popular place for the adventures tourist who is nature lover f...
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Rajabhatkhawa is a small elegant town near Buxa Tiger Reserve in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It is 150km distance from Siliguri and 15km from Alipurduar. Rajabhatkhawa is enriched with plenty of sightseeing destinations, the place is a depot of flora and fauna, and it is one of the main centres for eco tourism surrounded by emerald green...
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Ramsai is a trifling village of jalpaiguri district on the eastern side of Gorumara National Park. It is located at a distance of 77 km from siliguri. This place is around an Hour Journey from Lataguri. Just after Lataguri there is a road towards right side and through a village and that road goes to Ramsai. Now Ramsai became one of the impactfu...
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Samsing is a small village in the area of Dooars, located at a distance of 82 km. from Siliguri and it takes around 3 hours to reach from Siliguri. The journey to Samsing is precisely admirable; as we gradually drive uphill from plains we come around the place like completely different which create eccentric feelings. It is another great beauty ...
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Sillery Gaon is an unstained Himalayan village located 96 km from New Jalpaiguri via Kalimpong town. Perched at an altitude of 6,000 ft, it offers a perfect romantic getaway. The village gets its name from a plant that grows abundantly in the region. Sillery Gaon provides a spectacular and serene view of Mt. Kanchenjungha and its allied peaks. T...
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Suntalekhola or Suntaley Khola (also Suntaleykhola) is a small village and a tourist spot in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. The altitude of the place ranges from 650 to 950 m. In Nepali, Suntaley means orange and khola means stream. This place is nearly 5 km from Samsing, which is also a small picturesque serene villag with full of tour...
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Todey and Tangata are two small villages in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, located in close proximity to Bindu village in the Neora Valley National Park area. These villages are home to the Tamang, Dukpa, and Bhutia communities and are known for their serene landscapes. The region is particularly famous for its cardamom and orange produ...
Read MoreDooars is full of surprises and scenically blessed places. Whether you are seeking some tranquil spots to get closer to nature or bustling towns to experience the local lifestyle, there is always something for everyone.
It is a must-visit place in Dooars which has lured thousands of wanderers from around the world. Replete with various flora and fauna, here you can have a thrilling jungle safari or elephant safari amidst the lush green forest. Due to animals like the one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal tiger, this park has become one of the top destinations included in our Dooars tour packages.
Gorumara National Park remains closed from mid-June to mid-September. Hence, February to the first half of June is the best time to visit the park.
Replete with one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, sambar, deer, wild boars, reptiles and peacocks, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary has gained wide popularity among tourists. A thrilling elephant-back ride is a memorable experience here. Get closer to wild animals and enjoy the lush green forest in ways you never imagined.
Winter is the best time to visit Jaldapara; summer is also pleasant. October, November, December, March and May are ideal months to plan your visit.
Dooars also includes many offbeat destinations — the major ones being Jhalong, Bindu, Samsing, Suntalekhola and Rocky Island. These offbeat spots are all about serenity and natural beauty, unlike the forested areas. The hydroelectric project on the Jaldhaka River attracts many visitors. People often spend quality time here with friends and family — picnics, leisurely walks and peaceful relaxation.
Several Dooars locations are heaven for bird watchers. Visit Buxa Tiger Reserve to witness over 500 species of birds. Neora Valley National Park is another ideal birding spot. Other notable birding locations include Gorumara National Park, Rasikbill Bird Sanctuary, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Many rare and popular birds found in Dooars include: Crimson-breasted Woodpecker, Darjeeling Woodpecker, Bay Woodpecker, Golden-throated Barbet, Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo, Lesser Cuckoo, Brown Wood Owl, Ashy Wood Pigeon, Scarlet Minivet, Rufous-vented Yuhina, Golden-Headed Black Finch, Khalij Pheasant, Lesser Whistling Teal, Northern Shoveler, Bronze-winged Jacana, Collared Falconet, Red-tailed Minla, Himalayan Cutia, Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, White-eyed Pochard, Common Teal, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Whiskered Yuhina, Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill, Rufous-throated Partridge and Satyr Tragopan, among others.
Differentiated by the Murti River, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous with Gorumara National Park. Covering about 960 hectares, it is full of unique flora and fauna. Sightings of spotted deer, barking deer, elephants and Indian bison make Chapramari a popular stop for visitors to Gorumara.
The nearby Murti riverbank is a popular picnic spot with magnificent views of Kanchenjunga. Chapramari stays closed from mid-June to mid-September due to animal breeding season; winter is the best time to visit.
Situated about 22 km from Alipurduar and close to Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Chilapata Forest is famous for its population of one-horned rhinoceros. With lush green trees, activities like jungle safari, birdwatching and angling are popular here. Other wild animals include elephants, leopards, chital, bison, Indian hog deer and sambar deer.
The forest is generally closed from mid-July to mid-September, so winter is the advisable season to visit. It is best to avoid the forests during the monsoon.
Located within Buxa Tiger Reserve at an elevation of 867 meters, the ruins of Buxa Fort are historically significant. Before British occupation, the fort was used by the Bhutanese king to guard the route connecting Tibet with India via Bhutan. During British rule the fort was reconstructed in stone and later used as a prison for notable freedom-fighters such as Krishnapada Chakraborty, Amar Prasad Chakraborty and Subhash Mukhopadhyay.
Situated in Alipurduar District, Buxa Tiger Reserve is one of India’s tiger reserves, spread over approximately 745 km². Dedicated to preserving the Royal Bengal tiger, it is also home to one-horned rhinoceros, deer, hog, bison and other wildlife. Winter is the ideal time to visit; summer is also good for clear weather, while monsoon is generally not recommended due to muddy roads.
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