If you’re planning a trip to Dooars but have a tight schedule and limited time, this blog is perfect for you! Here in this blogpost, we have discussed a 4-Night & 5-days Dooars tour plan complete with detailed descriptions of activities and must-visit places to help you make the most of your trip.

Known for its charming tea gardens and lush green wildlife preserves, Dooars is quite an unexplored area in India as a whole. Located in the North Bengal over the lower part of the Eastern Himalayas, Dooars is famous for tea gardens, wildlife reserve forests, majestic mountains, various flora and fauna, lively springs, sandy river shores and the wide patches of grassland. This huge area serves as a gateway to some of the giant Himalayan Wildlife areas. It also serves as the starting point to the hills of India and Bhutan.

Depending on the goal of the visitor, the Dooars tour plans and itineraries change accordingly. In this blog we will cover 4-nights, 5-days Dooars itinerary highlighting two captivating combinations: Gorumara (Murti) & Jaldapara National Park and Gorumara (Lataguri) & Chilapata National Park.

Here are two itineraries for a memorable Dooars getaway:

Itinerary 1: Gorumara (Murti) 2 Nights, Jaldapara 2 Nights

Day 1: Arrival in Murti (Gorumara)

If you are a Nature lover and wants to start your morning with the beautiful sound of flowing river, then spend two days in Murti and in Jayanti. “Murti,” derived from the name of the river ‘Murti’ which flows through this beautiful village. The Marvelous River view with the surrounding green valley will sure mesmerize you. In the winter, the picturesque view of various migrating birds coming to fulfil their hunger and thirst, turns these riverside places a must visit region for travellers.

Morning: From New Mal Junction railway station / Bagdogra Airport transfer to Murti, a beautiful place situated near Gorumara National Park by Car.

Afternoon: Arrival at your resort/eco-cottage around Murti River. Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring local delicacies and take some rest if you want.

Evening: Either take a walk on the banks of river Murti or you can head out for a jungle safari in Gorumara National Park in the late afternoon. 

Dinner: Back to the resort for dinner and experience a relaxing night surrounded by nature.

Day 2: Explore Murti and Surrounding Areas

Morning: In the early morning, enjoy a quiet morning walk by the Murti River with the stunning Sunrise View. After breakfast, visit the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, another wildlife hotspot in the region.

Afternoon: Take a trip to Bindu, the last village on the Indian side of the Indo-Bhutan border, known for its scenic dam and tranquil setting, or visit Rangamati Tea Garden, which is 30 minutes from Murti.

Evening: Return to your resort in Murti for an evening of relaxation, enjoying a riverside bonfire.

Dinner: Enjoy a hearty dinner before resting for the night.

Day 3: Travel to Jaldapara and Overnight Stay

Jaldapara National Park sits at the base of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar district of Northern West Bengal next to the Torsa River. The park boasts a rich mix of plants and animals in its deciduous forest, grasslands, and riverbanks. Tall grass stretches out in a patchwork of woods, meadows, year-round streams, and sandy shores marking the edges of the Jaldapara forests. The Torsa River runs through this wildlife haven, which covers 141 sq. km. The Malangi River also flows nearby from east to west creating vast grasslands that serve as the last home to many mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

This park has the second-largest rhino population in India just behind Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Other animals in the park include Indian Leopard, Indian elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boars, and gaur. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers. It’s one of the few spots in India where people can spot the Bengal florican. Other birds you might see include the crested eagle, Pallas’s fish eagle, shikra, Finn’s weaver, jungle fowl, peafowl (peacock), partridge, and lesser pied hornbill. The park is also home to pythons, monitor lizards, kraits, cobras, geckos, and about eight types of freshwater turtles.

Morning: After breakfast check out from Murti resort and travel to Jaldapara, the most captivating destinations for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. It will take approx. 2 hours to reach there. Jaldapara has numerous homestays and resorts; so, check into the one you have booked.

Afternoon: Freshen up and have lunch at the resort. Then start your local sightseeing for the day. Today you can take a car ride and visit the Totopara and Khayer Bari.

Totopara: Just 30 km away from Jaldapara lies this beautiful village by the Torsha River, just adjacent to the border of Bhutan. This is the only place that forms the settlement of the Toto tribe which is an ancient tribal community found in the Dooars region. A trip to Totopara helps in understanding the distinctive tradition and way of living of this ethnic group. 

Khayerbari: South – Khayerbari located at 15 km from Jaldapara is famous for its animal rescue and rehabilitation center in the Dooars region. Visitors can be happy for a walk of 200 meters from the parking lot to the entrance where amazing animals such as the Royal Bengal Tiger and leopards can be seen in their natural environment. The center also provides opportunities of boating hence it is also a great place for nature and animal lovers.

Evening: On the way back to your hotel, stop at Jaldapara National Park safari booking counter just beside the West Bengal government’s Jaldapara tourist lodge. Here you can book both Jeep and Elephant safari for the next morning.

Come to the resort and take a leisurely walk around the resort boundary and enjoy a peaceful evening under the starlit sky.

Dinner: Enjoy a hearty dinner before resting for the night.

Day 4: Explore Jaldapara National Park and Surrounding Areas

Morning: In the early morning, embark on a thrilling elephant safari or Jeep Safari through Jaldapara’s dense grasslands and enjoy the wildlife. After safari back to the hotel. After having your breakfast proceed for the sightseeing. Here you may visit 2 points.

1.Phuntsoling, Bhutan: There is a crocodile park and the Kharbandi Gompa. This is the place from where you may get a view of entire eastern Dooars.

2. Chilapata Forest: As you return from Phuentsholing, take a drive through the picturesque dense Chilapata forest, where you will enjoy the exhilarating atmosphere of the jungle. You may also try for the Jungle Safari in Chilapata forest which will lead you to the ancient Nal Rajar Garh, the interesting ruins of a centuries-old fortress deep in the woods.

Have Lunch in between your sightseeing at any local restaurants of Jaldapara region.

Evening: By evening, come back to the hotel and take a leisurely walk around the resort boundary and enjoy a peaceful evening with your beloved one.

Dinner: Enjoy a hearty dinner before resting for the night.

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, bid goodbye to the enchanting Dooars and head back to your home, carrying memories of breathtaking landscapes and close encounters with wildlife.

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Itinerary 2: Gorumara (Lataguri) 2 Nights, Chilapata 2 Nights

Gorumara is one of the major and most popular tourist-spot in Dooars. Lataguri is the gateway into Gorumara National Park, which is famous for the elephant and bison population. The river Jaldhaka and Murti flowing through this forest gives a mix of grassland and tall tree forestation at the same time. There is regular Jeep Safari available and operated by national park authorities. To visit Gorumara National Park, you must stay either in Lataguri or in Murti; you will find several renowned resorts located in these two locations.

Day 1:  Arrival in Lataguri (Gorumara)

Morning: Reach Bagdogra airport by flight or Mal Junction railway station by train. Malbazar/New Mal Junction is the nearest Railway Station in Dooars where some of the trains originating from Kolkata stops. If you cannot find a train heading to Mal Junction, you can opt for NJP (New Jalpaiguri) Station instead. From there, you can easily hire a taxi to reach Lataguri. Those who do not have prior bookings for a car, there are several taxi services available at the airport as well as the railway stations. From there you can go to Lataguri through Gajoldoba route. Enjoy a scenic drive to Lataguri, located near the entrance of Gorumara National Park, by traveling through Baikunthpur Forest and crossing the charming Teesta River. Reach Lataguri by lunch time. Check into your hotel or resort and enjoy a traditional lunch featuring local flavours.

Afternoon: After finishing your lunch, head out for a jungle safari in Gorumara National Park. You can take Gorumara Forest jeep safari in the afternoon and come face-to-face with animals such elephants, Bisons, leopards, deer, and peacock. You can ride to the Medla watchtower to immerse yourself in the deep woods filled with several of the world’s richest flora and fauna. Be thrilled to witness unusual birds like the parakeets, kingfishers, green pigeons, and numerous birds in the sky.

Evening: Finish you Day-1 trip accompanied by the Tribal Dance programme staged at the forest entry point.

(Note- If you feel tired, you can take rest in the resort and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding Nature through your resort)Dinner: Have dinner and overnight stay at Lataguri Resort.

Day 2: Explore Gorumara National Park and Surroundings

Dooars does not only have jungles, animals, and rivers. There are several other places as well which offer complete peace, beautiful green valleys, or places to enjoy serenity by the endless tea gardens. Samsing, Suntaleykhola, Rocky Island and Bindu are three such offbeat destinations in Dooars to visit.

Early Morning: You can take Gorumara Forest jeep safari this morning if you have not taken jeep safari the previous day. After breakfast at resort, leave for Samsing. On the way sightseeing at Bindu, Rocky Island, Suntaleykhola.

Evening: End your day with a relaxing bonfire in the evening or an entertaining tribal dance, which the resort can arrange at an extra charge in advance.

Dinner: Afterward, enjoy the homely, cooked dinner at the residence and then unwind for a peaceful night’s rest.

Day 3: Travel to Chilapata and Overnight Stay

Morning: After breakfast check out from Lataguri resort and start the journey towards Chilapata, where you will enjoy the rich biodiversity of Chilapata Forest with the serene charm of Nature.

On the way to Chilapata visit Khayerbari which is located at 72 km from Lataguri is famous for its animal rescue and rehabilitation center in the Dooars region. Visitors can be happy for a walk of 200 meters from the parking lot to the entrance where amazing animals such as the Royal Bengal Tiger and leopards can be seen in their natural environment. The center also provides opportunities of boating hence it is also a great place for nature and animal lovers.

Afternoon: Have a scrumptious Lunch at the any local restaurant. In the late afternoon, embark on a thrilling elephant safari or Jeep Safari through Jaldapara’s dense grasslands and enjoy the wildlife. Now start your journey towards Chilapata Forest. It will take approx. 1.5 hours to reach there. Chilapata has numerous hotels and resorts; so, check into the one you have booked.

Evening: Enjoy a peaceful evening around the resort area, soaking in the sounds of the forest.

Dinner: Relish a delicious dinner of local cuisine at your accommodation.

Day 4: Explore Chilapata Forest and Surrounding Areas

Morning: In the early morning, take a drive through the picturesque dense Chilapata forest, where you will enjoy the exhilarating atmosphere of the jungle. You may also try for the Jungle Safari in Chilapata forest which will lead you to the ancient Nal Rajar Garh, the interesting ruins of a centuries-old fortress deep in the woods. After safari back to the hotel. After having your breakfast proceed for the sightseeing. Here you may visit 2 points.

1.Phuntsoling, Bhutan: There is a crocodile park and the Kharbandi Gompa. This is the place from where you may get a view of entire eastern Dooars.

2. Totopara: Just 30 km away from Chilapata lies this beautiful village by the Torsha River, just adjacent to the border of Bhutan. This is the only place that forms the settlement of the Toto tribe which is an ancient tribal community found in the Dooars region. A trip to Totopara helps in understanding the distinctive tradition and way of living of this ethnic group. 

Have Lunch in between your sightseeing at any local restaurants of Jaldapara region.

Evening: By evening, come back to the hotel and take a leisurely walk around the resort boundary and enjoy a peaceful evening with your beloved one.

Dinner: Enjoy a hearty dinner before resting for the night.

Day 5: Departure From Chilapata Forest

Breakfast & Check-Out: After breakfast, check out from your resort in Chilapata.

Transfer: Drive back to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station for your onward journey to home. Bid farewell to the captivating beauty of Dooars!

Final Words, the above-mentioned itineraries are simply primary recommendations aimed at visiting as many locations as possible for a limited number of days. However, if you want to relax amidst the natural beauty, clean environment, and rich heritage of this beautiful region for more days, we can modify the trip plans based on the requirements of the travellers. As we can increase the number of days or alter it as per your wish.

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