Dooars
The forested areas of Northern West Bengal present a plethora of Wildlife.

Imagine a stretch of land 130 km. long by 48 km. wide where nature has lavished
all her bounties. And you know it Dooars.

Here, an unending stretch of virgin forests is crisscrossed by the river Teesta
and her innumerable tributaries. Beautiful motorable roads cut through deep
forests, rich with wildlife. Mauve hills stand at the end of velvet green
plains. The forests echo with the melody of birds. In between, there are
fabulous wildlife sanctuaries with picture-postcard, log cabin lodges and
valleys carpeted with tea gardens.

How to reach
The most convenient entry point to Dooars is through Siliguri by road. Regular
bus connections between Siliguri and most important spots in the Dooars. Also
broadgauge rail connection between New Jalpaiguri and Mal, Madarihat, Nilpara,
Jainti, Mainaguri, Dhupguri and Falakata. Metregauge rail connection between
Siliguri and most spots.

Where to visit
The ruins of forts at Nalrajar Garh and Buxa Duar, Jalpesh temple and Totopara,
the habitat of the rare Toto tribes.

Dooars are the real treasures of Wildlife.

Where to stay
Forest lodges at Samsing, Chapramati, Garumara, Hollong, Nilpara and Jainti,
Bardabri. Also tourist lodges at Mal and Madarihat