The Dooars or Duars are the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in North-East India around Bhutan. The altitude of the Dooars area ranges from 90 to 1,750 m. Dooars is a region in the state of West Bengal India. It is located in the northeastern part of the state and falls under the Darjeeling district. This region covers an area of 3271 sq km and has a population of about 526,000 people. Dooars was formed when the Kandi valley was split from Dooars by the formation of a new river called Jaldapara. There are 26 different tribal communities and 56 dilects spoken in Dooars belt. Dupka, Toto, Rava, Mechh, Boro, Mangar, Tamang, Nepali, Garo, Rajbonshi, Koch, Adibasi, Sautal, Orao, Munda Osur are the major tribes lives in the Dooars.
The name “Dooars” derives from two words: “Do” which means hill and “Ars” which means forest. The area is surrounded by beautiful hills and valleys which makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in West Bengal.The major river is the Teesta besides many others like the Jaldhaka, Murti, Torsa, Sankosh, etc.
Monsoon generally starts from the middle of May and continues till the end of September. Winters are cold with foggy mornings and nights. Summer is mild and constitutes a very short period of the year. Dooars is the ideal place in Bengal for monsoon travelling. Dooars remains home to some of the best forests of the region including several National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Forest Reserves.
The most important and the largest forests of Dooars in terms of tourist importance are Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve. The forests of Dooars are home to some of the largest mammals.
Black Panther , clouded leopard, Leopard, Fishing Cat, Asian Elephants, Himalayan Black Beer, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Beer, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Hajhog, One Horn Rhino, Samber, Dhole etc.
Martin, Pangolin, Giant Squirrel, Horbills, Nutuch, Green Cochoa etc
Python, Cobra, Moyal, Viper, Crate, Rat Snake, Creakos, Lizards, Skink etc.
Their numbers are also quite impressive in the forests and are increasing steadily. Sighting is also relatively common for tourists. Other wildlife variety includes a wide array of birds, reptiles and deer. Whether you’re looking for an adventurous day trip or a relaxing weekend retreat, Dooars is the perfect destination.
There are plenty of activities to choose from: fishing, hiking, bird-watching, elephant rides and much more!Dooars Tourism offers a range of tours to suit every interest and budget. Whether you’re interested in wildlife photography or just want to get out on the water, Dooars has something for everyone.
The major attractions here are:
Lataguri is a place where you can see wildlife in their natural habitat. It is famous for its wild life. The best time to visit this area is during the month of April and May. There are several waterfalls and shrines located around the area. The wildlife safari will give you an opportunity to see different species of animals that are native to Dooars forests.
Jaldapara is one of the National Park in Dooars ( West Bengal ). Famous wild life found here are – Elephant, Rhino, Deer, Bison, Leopard, etc. Best time to visit the park is from Oct – March due to weather conditions. Jaldapara is also home of 26 different ethnic community and 56 different languages are spoken around the jungle.
is a Tiger reserve and National park in northern West Bengal, India, covering an area of 760 km2 (290 sq mi). In altitude, it ranges from 60 m (200 ft) in the Gangetic Plains to 1,750 m (5,740 ft) bordering the Himalayas in the north. At least 284 bird species inhabit the reserve. Mammals present include Asian elephant, gaur, Sambar deer, clouded leopard, Indian leopard, and Asian golden cat.
Our customized packages includes , Pick and drop from New Mal/NJP /Hashimara/New Alipurduwar , stay in hotel / Breakfast and Dinner also included in this package. Our team of experienced professionals will guide you at every step right from start of your journey. We have 12 years in-depth experience of Dooars and surrounding National Parks which will make your tour memorable
