Whenever anyone thinks about Dooars, they think wildlife, jungles and amazing soothing greenery. It is certainly the best preserved natural junction which is also home to some of the most amazing species of animals and also a natural hotspot. You can see wild elephants, one-horned rhinos, bison, leopards, several species of deers, snakes, wild boars and many other animals as well as many types of birds including lots of peacocks in these dense forests. There are also many Rivers that flow throughout these region and provides an excellent junction for weekends hangouts too.

Why travel to Dooars?

Dooars is much more than just trees and wildlife. It is also home to rich heritage and home to quite a few cultures that coexist in harmony. There are also many natural viewpoints, each providing a different and beautiful side of Dooars just that you just didn’t know some moments ago. Dooars forms gateway to Bhutan & the North-Eastern states of India. A vast texture of dense forests teeming with wildlife, unending tea gardens, babbling rivers, interspersed with quiet or busy settlements, constitute a fascinating tourist destination.

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Places to Visit

Gorumara National Park

It is not unheard of and is quite a popular wildlife reservoir in this part of the region. It is a dense forest of Sal, Shimul and bamboo groves, where you can easily spot a wide range of wild animals including bison, elephants, one-horned rhinos, leopards, deer, wild boars, snakes including python and king cobra etc. There are also many watchtowers here for spotting wildlife and there are also some safari options which can be done here and there are different kinds of birds here including peacocks.

Chapramari Wildlife

It is one of the oldest sanctuaries and a well preserved extension of Gorumara. It is the extended part of the Chapramari divided by the Murti River. For most tourists the distinction between Chapramari and Gorumara is only theoretical as they are side by side and you could as well visit both during your visit to one of them. There are a number of forest safaris available that take tourists inside the forest. Sighting of Elephant, Spotted Dear, Barking Dear, Rhino and Gaur (Indian Bison) is the most common.

Jaldapara National Park

At a distance of about 1 hour 20 minutes from Murti lies the Jaldapara which is quite popular for regular sighting of the wildlife and elephant safaris. You will also find wildlife such as rhinos, bison, Gaurs, deers, tigers as well as leopards on your lucky days. You can also be part of the Jeep safari which is also very common among the tourists that visit here. There are also many stay options within the jungle to incite the excitement during your stay.

Chilapata Forest

It is also another side of the Jaldapara National Park and is divided from it by the Torsa River. The sightseeing is quite varied here and it also gives you immense adventure options like Safari that takes place from the gate. Chilapata is a dense forest on the way to Cooch Behar and is located around 20 km from the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary. While visiting this forest, tourists can find the ruins of thousand year old fort built by Nal King. Make is a historical trip along with the adventure.

Buxa Tiger Reserve

Recent surveys had shown that after Sunderbans, this reserve has the second highest number of Tigers in West Bengal. Tiger spotting has become difficult in recent years. You can however spot elephants, Indian bison, leopards, many types of deer, snakes etc. The entry to the forest is from a place called Rajabhatkhawa which is about 1 hour drive from the town of Madarihat.

Samsing

Ever knew that Dooars also has some mountain villages? Samsing is a beautiful paradise situated at an altitude of about 3000ft. It is infused with unending natural beauty and it should take just a mere 45 min drive from Murti. It's full of dense forests, tea gardens and orange orchards. The river Murti originates at the nearby mountains and reaches the plains here. Orange and Cardamom plantations are major livelihood of the villagers here.