The Dooars is North Bengal at its wildest – tea gardens, forests and rivers at the foothills of the Himalayas, dotted with wildlife sanctuaries.
Top parks
Gorumara and Jaldapara are famous for one-horned rhinos, elephants and bison. Jeep safaris are the best way to explore them.
Best season
Visit between October and April. Most parks close during the monsoon (mid-June to mid-September) for the breeding season.
Where to stay
Riverside tea-garden resorts and forest-edge lodges make the Dooars a relaxing family break.
- Book safaris in advance – daily permits are limited.
- Combine with Darjeeling or Kalimpong for a hills-and-jungle trip.
Gaonwalo arranges safaris, stays and transfers across the Dooars – just share your dates.