Located on the foothills of the East Central Himalayas, Dooars is among the few places where nature lavishly flourishes. Rich in wildlife, the mauve green hill standing on the fertile plains, the mangrove trees, and the birds happily singing in twilight leave its visitor spellbound. The region shelters exotic flora and fauna. The resorts and lodges here are located within the forests to allow you to take a close glimpse of nature. This region is the only plain in India rich in nitrate. The name Dooars translates to Dwar or door and is the gateway to Bhutan.
Dooars offers its visitors plenty of destinations. The sub-tropical forests rich in wildlife, brooks cutting the green tea gardens and undulating plains, a mound of hills, exotic birds, and plant species, form the major attraction of Dooars. The place offers tours to National Parks and Sanctuaries including the two famous Jaldapara and Gorumara National Parks.
The wildlife here preserves the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and many exotic flora and fauna.
The region is populated by many ethnic communities like Raj Bangshi, Mech, Rava, Toto Limboo, Lepcha, and Bengali. This intermingling of people from different region provides a diverse flavor of culture in Dooars. Despite the difference in ethnicity, people here have been living in harmony for ages.
Let the flavorful food speak of the people’s culture. Some must-try local delicacies in Dooars are dry fish pickles, bamboo shoots and momos. The roadside stalls here serve Puri Bhaji, fish pakoras. Travel to Dooars and try these authentic dishes to burst with flavors.
By Train : New Jalpaiguri Railways Station, connected to all major cities is the main railway station to reach Dooars. Tourists can also board a train from Malbazar.
By Bus : If you want to reach Dooars take a bus from Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Terminal in Siliguri.
By Flight : You can reach Dooars via flight from Bagdogra Airport which is one of the main gateways.
Chalsa is a town in West Bengal famous for its tea gardens, picturesque sceneries, wide orchid varieties, wildlife, and natural vegetation. The place is also known as the Queen of Dooars and is visually attractive. It is the base to explore wildlife sanctuaries, especially Jaldapara. April to November is the most suitable time to visit this region.
Located on the submontane Terai belt of the Eastern Himalayas, Gorumara National Park is an attractive Park. The riverine grasslands and rolling forests rich with wildlife and natural vegetation allure the tourists to take a glimpse of the glorious sight. You can take jungle drives and safari rides, indulge in adventures like trek in this area and witness nature live in harmony.
Mal or Malbazar is a small town in the Jalpaiguri district. It is the main market of the district. It is the base for the visitors entering the Parks and Reserves. This place is a mind-blowing destination with picturesque scenery. During the journey to Malbazar, the sight of the blue river stream meandering through the hills from the Coronation Bridge is breathtaking.
About 30 km from Alipurduar, Buxa Fort, is renowned for the ruins of the Detention Camp used by the British Government to confine the freedom fighters. The prison was unreachable with absolutely high security. The fort was once a contention point, between the King of Cooch Bihar and Bhutan. The fort is also a route for trekking destinations.
Located close to the Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Reserve in North Bengal covers a distance of about 30 km from Lataguri. The place is home to parakeets, kingfishers, and green pigeons.This small forest is the oldest one in Dooars. The diverse variety of flora and fauna thrive in the forest due to which it was considered a reserve. The visitors can take a safari ride in the forest. The reserve derived its name from a fish called Chopra, found here abundantly.
Jaldapara National Park, located at 61 m altitude on the banks of the Torsa River, is spread across vast grassland with riverine forests. Tourists come to visit this place for the sighting of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. Besides Kaziranga National Park in Assam, the park holds the largest rhino population in India. Other animals that dwell in the park are leopards, elephants, barking deer, hog deer, wild boar, and more.
Buxa Tiger Reserve was once a dolomite mine. It was declared a National Park in 1983. The reserve is well known for its second-highest Tiger Population. This picturesque reserve presents a beautiful landscape with Terai and hilly slopes crossed by numerous rivers and tributaries. The reserve is enclosed with more than eight types of forests.
The wildlife in this forest is a major attraction. The visitors can ride on the safari jeep and enter deep inside the forest to explore the natural vegetation and wildlife. Sighting of gaur, rhinoceros, elephants, and a variety of deer is most common in the Chilapata Forest. The forest also provides space for the growth of a variety of fauna.
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