Dooars

Traveling in Dooars

Let me first tell you how we have suggested the places in Dooars. It’s based on the number of ‘Days’ or alternatively, you can say ‘Nights’ you have in your hand. So the criterion is the no of ‘NIGHTS’. The blog answers your basic queries required for any trip based three parameters-

Lastly, we conclude the blog with tips or suggestions from being as local and our travel experiences in Dooars.

a) Small is Beautiful – When you are tight on no of days, you will surely love to make the most of it. This is where Gorumara aptly fits into your plan. Gorumara National Park has an area of 79.99 sq km. Please note an area of only 79.99 sq km. Jaldapara National Park has an area of 216.51 sq km and Buxa Tiger Reserve has an area of 760 sq km. Smaller size with higher animal density increases the chances of wildlife sightings. Gorumara is a perfect example of the aphorism ‘Small is Beautiful’.

b) The Best Watchtowers of Dooars – Jatraprasad, Chapramari and Medla watchtowers are located in Gorumara. In no other National Park or jungle of Dooars, you have the option of watchtower safari.

c) Best Stay Options are at Lataguri and Murti, which are hardly half an hour journey from New Mal or Jalpaiguri Road Station. Proximity to railheads saves your journey time and gives you more time to explore the place.

d) Explore Offbeat Destinations – Staying at Lataguri or Murti gives you the option to explore offbeat places like – Rongo, Dalgaon, Upper Fagu, Jhandi, Samabeong, Paperkheti and Kumai. You can also go for a day visit to known destinations like – Samsing, Suntalekhola, Rocky Island, Jhalong, Bindu and Paren.

e) Proximity to Gajoldoba – If you love birding and its in the winters you should come to Dooars(Last week of November to the first week of March). Gajoldoba is a paradise for birders. Waterbirds/ waders from Central Asia and Ladakh congregate in large numbers during winters. Gajoldoba is at a distance of 35 km from Lataguri. To know more about Gajoldoba please visit – Birdsong Gajoldoba