Destinations

Forty-plus places. One valley. Endless quiet.

From rhino grasslands and heritage tea estates to Bhutan-border viewpoints, ancient temples and hidden tribal villages — every corner of Dooars, curated.

Wildlife

Gorumara National Park

One-horned rhinos, gaur and elephants roam this compact wilderness.

Wildlife

Jaldapara National Park

Elephant-back safaris through the largest rhino sanctuary in Bengal.

Forest

Buxa Tiger Reserve

Ancient fort ruins hidden in tiger country along the Bhutan border.

Heritage

Buxa Fort

An 18th-century Bhutanese fort turned colonial prison, high above the forest.

Forest

Jayanti

White-pebbled riverbed cradled by limestone mountains.

Forest

Rajabhatkhawa

Gateway village to Buxa, with a nature centre and vulture breeding programme.

Wildlife

Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Riverside forest famous for its elephant herds and birdlife.

Riverside

Murti

Turquoise Himalayan river bordered by dense sal forest.

Gateway

Lataguri

The bustling gateway town to Gorumara National Park.

Adventure

Rocky Island

Boulder-strewn river camp tucked into the Neora Valley.

Forest

Suntalekhola

A quiet orange-orchard hamlet on the edge of Neora Valley.

Tea

Samsing

Rolling tea gardens climbing into pine-scented ridges.

Forest

Neora Valley National Park

One of the richest biological zones in eastern India, still largely untouched.

Riverside

Jhalong

Sleepy border village on the emerald Jaldhaka river.

Riverside

Bindu

Where three rivers meet under the Bhutan hills.

Riverside

Jaldhaka

A river valley of hydel projects, forests and Bhutanese views.

Hills

Paren

A hidden hamlet with panoramic Himalayan views.

Trek

Lepchakha

The 'balcony of Buxa' — a Drukpa village above the clouds.

Forest

Bhutanghat

Untouched Raidak river forest at the edge of Bhutan.

Wildlife

Hollong

Iconic forest bungalow inside Jaldapara — rhinos at the salt pit at dawn.

Wildlife

Chilapata Forest

Dense elephant-corridor forest hiding Gupta-era ruins.

Wildlife

Mendabari

Quiet elephant-corridor forest on the fringes of Chilapata.

Wildlife

South Khayerbari Nature Park

Rescue centre for leopards and tigers — a moving lesson in conservation.

Culture

Totopara

Homeland of the Toto tribe — one of the world's smallest indigenous communities.

Heritage

Cooch Behar Rajbari

Buckingham-inspired palace of the Koch dynasty — regal gardens and galleries.

Birds

Rasikbil Bird Sanctuary

Migratory birds, watchtowers and lake boating in North Bengal's birding hub.

Spiritual

Jalpesh Temple

Revered Shiva temple famed for its vibrant Shivaratri festival.

Riverside

Gajoldoba Teesta Barrage

Boating, birding and golden sunsets over the Teesta barrage.

Riverside

Chel River

Forest-fringed river with camps, picnics and quiet photography spots.

Tea

Neora Tea Estates

Rolling plantations, planter walks and panoramic tea-country vistas.

Tea

Tea Heritage Trail

Colonial bungalows, factory floors and tastings across historic estates.

Riverside

Diana River

Crystal-clear waters and lush surroundings — a favourite picnic spot.

Riverside

Torsa River

Wide riverbeds, wildlife sightings and picture-postcard landscapes.

Riverside

Raidak River

A Bhutanese river winding through pristine forests and villages.

Riverside

Sankosh River

Eastern boundary of Dooars — untouched beauty and Himalayan backdrops.

Adventure

Teesta River

The western gateway — rafting, viewpoints and dramatic gorges.

Forest

Jiti Forest

Lesser-known forest for birdwatching and slow jungle walks.

Birds

Panbari Forest

A paradise for rare Himalayan birds, orchids and butterflies.

Heritage

Nalraja Garh

Gupta-era archaeological ruins hidden inside Chilapata forest.

Wildlife

Khunia Watch Tower

One of Gorumara's finest towers for spotting rhinos and elephants.

Wildlife

Medla Watch Tower

Reached by a bamboo bridge over the Murti — Gorumara's most scenic tower.

Wildlife

Rhino Point

A near-certain rhino sighting inside Gorumara National Park.

Nature

Gorumara Interpretation Centre

The story of Dooars ecology — flora, fauna and conservation up close.

Hills

Todey & Tangta

Himalayan villages ablaze with fruit during the winter orange harvest.

Hills

Cardamom Valley

Aromatic cardamom plantations tucked between misty Bhutan-border hills.

Views

Bhutan Border Viewpoints

Panoramic decks over Bindu, Jhalong, Jayanti and Bhutanghat.