Are you a wanderlust with an utmost desire to wake up with the chirping of birds, gurgling of river and the whispering of the woods?
To respond to nature’s call you must visit Dooars, the alluvial floodplains that constitute of the Darjeeling Himalayas, the entire regions of Jalpaiguri district and Alipurduar district. Dooars is famous for three T’s, namely Tea, timber and tourism.
When it comes to tourism Dooars is abundant with tourist spots which has the ability to keep you enthralled not just throughout your trip, but also after the trip is over. Some of the tourist destinations in Dooars which you should never miss go as follows:
Gorumara National Park
Just 25 minutes drive from Malbazar, Gorumara National Park has some watch towers which offer spectacular views of the wild life. In this dense forest one can spot Indian Bisons, one-horned rhinos, leopards, wild boars, king cobra, etc. A jeep safari is ideal if you have a real fetish for watching wildlife at its best.
Samsing
Located at an altitude of 3000ft, Samsing is a wonderful village to soak in the beauties of nature even without doing much. The banks of river Murti, which originates from a nearby mountain, is another spot to relax and see the life rolling on.
Suntekhola
A natural beauty with its orange orchards, tea gardens and dense forests will lure you with its charm and make you fall in love with the nature again. A hanging bridge over a small stream is another attraction.
Buxa Tiger Reserve
Off course it is famous for its wildlife, but the experience of standing on the Jayanti Riverbed( flows though the reserve) and simply soaking in the view of mountain is phenomenal. A jeep safari is what travellers opt for to spot wildlife.
Rocky Island
Parched on the Samsing Hills, the beautiful hamlet is popular picnic spot with its river side caverns and rocks. You may start you trekking journey as a few trekking trails begin from this area. The one horn rhino and several other endangered species are found in this wildlife sanctuary.
Jaldapara
This extensive grassland is home to a large varieties of mammals, amphibians, birds and also reptiles. A must-visit if you are looking for some a colourful combination of flora and faunna. Jaldapara National Park is the chief attraction of this area.
Rasikbil Bird Sanctuary
Situated in the district of Cooch Behar, this sanctuary is flocked by a large variety of birds to grab the attention of the bird lovers. If you are a shutterbug with a soft corner for bird photography, this place could be a heaven for you.
Apart from these popular tourist spots, you may visit Phuentsholing to experience a flavour of Bhutan if you want to extend your trip.