"DOOARS"; the door to the thrilling wilderness, the door to eye-soothing greeneries, the door to splashing rivers, the door to a confluence of different cultures, the door to the amusing magic! This gateway to Bhutan and North-East India is located at the foothills of the Himalayas along the river banks of Teesta and Torsha. It is the destination to attain a peaceful, blissful, and relaxing life. The charming flows of Suntaley Khola can make you sing the song of joy, the green-covered highway bifurcating Gorumara National Park can gift you the joy of a blissful road trip, the wildlife encounters from Jatra Prasad Watch tower can make you realize the truth of 'we all are equal parts of mother nature', the blue mountains, the green tea gardens, the bewitching native music along with joyous dance steps transform all the worries into happiness. Dooars make you realize how beautiful life is. We just need to stay simple, and unalloyed, and find all the elements which can bring happiness into our lives.
Be it the elegant River Jainty, or the mystic River Murti; all the mighty rivers of Dooars has the sparkle to astonish you. The historical essence of Buxa Fort, the enthralling Buxa Tiger Reserve, the stunning Jhalong, and the dazzling Rocky Island; all the assets of Dooars have the magic stick to encircle your vacation with a complete bundle of amazement, satisfaction, and ultimate happiness. Visit Dooars, and gift yourself an exciting journey toward delightfulness!
Dooars is the gateway to the stunning Eastern Himalayas and mesmerizing Bhutan. Its emerald green tea gardens, dense forests, and splashing riversmake the place ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers. The region is famous for its protected wildlife habitats where you can spot herds of deer, one-horned rhinos, elephants, Indian Gaurs and diversified reptiles. The bird diversity is an ornithologist's delight. Though you are not a bird-watcher, the diversified bird species will make you fall in love with their beauty for sure! This amazing region offers every tourista bunch of exciting activities.
Jatraprasad, Chandrachur, Chukchuki, Medla are some of the prominent watchtowers in Dooars. You can observe one-horned rhinos, elephants, gaurs, and other wild animals from these beautiful watchtowers.
Enjoy a jungle safari in Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park, Buxa Tiger Reserve, and other forest areas where you can sight wild animals and birds. We can ensure you that you will get a lifetime experience!
Dooars is the heaven of dense vegetation, and there are enormous enchanting trails through its mystic forests. If you are an adventure lover then walking through these trails can be perfect for you.
Apart from Gorumara, Jaldapara, and Buxa; Lava, Neora Valley National Park, and Suntaleykhola, are paradises for diversified Himalayan Birds in this region. Dooars is home to enormous bird species. Oriental White Eye, Scarlet Minivet, Shrike, White Breasted Kingfisher, Indian Roller, and Verditer Flycatcher; are some of the beautiful residential birds of Dooars.
Dooars is also famous for fish diversity. Boroli, Mourala, Sar Punti and Shol, are some of the famous tasty fishes of this region. You can try fishing to spend some leisure afternoon in the rivers of dooars. Kumlai is a famous spot for fishing in Dooars.
Trekking is the all-time favorite activity for all adventure lovers. Trekking is the best way to explore any place at its best. Dooars offers many alluring trekking routes to you. You can go trekking several routes in Todey-Tangta, Lepchakha, Mouchuki, Neora Valley National Park, etc.
Open air, clear sky, starry night, fresh breeze, campfire, and tent life.., a perfect way of spending vacation! Isn't it?! You can avail this exciting life in different places in Dooars.
Dooars is known for its highly rich diversified flora and fauna. This region is dominated by Moist Deciduous Forests. In Gorumara and Jaldapara, grassland areas are developed especially for One Horned Rhinos. The national parks come under the Indo-Malaya ecozone. So there are two types of forest found here; one is Terai - Dooars Savannah and grasslands and another one is Moist Deciduous Forest. The most common and important trees are Sal, Shirish, Shimul, Teak, Khair, Jarul, Chilouni, etc.
Apart from the one-horned rhino, Gorumara National Park boasts of other animals like Asiatic Elephants, Indian Gaur, Sloth beer, Wild boar, Chital, Samber deer, Barking deer, Hog deer, etc. The forest also has twenty-two species of reptiles - such as the Indian Python, King Kobra, and other venomous and non-venomous snakes, seven species of Turtles, twenty-seven species of Fishes, and other macrofauna. The diversified bird species are the flying gems of this region! Major birds are seen here like Pheasants, Minivets, Woodpeckers, Hornbills, Coucals, Maynas, Cuckoos, River Lapwings, Wagtails, Flycatchers, Shrikes, Swifts, Doves, and starlings. In winter, various migratory birds such as Brahminyduck, Ferruginous ducks, Red Crested Pochards, and many more migrate over here from Russia and Europe. Nightjars and a wide variety of Owl species enhance the mystery of nights in Dooars.
From Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary in the west to Buxa Tiger Reserve in the east, the 150 km stretch of dense evergreen moist deciduous Himalayan foothills is home to some of the most beautiful birds in India. The dense floral diversity in Dooars features an amazing avian diversity.
Most of the forests in Dooars are bird watchers' paradise for both resident and migratory birds. Some of the beauties of this region are Long Tailed Minivet, Yuhina, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Whiskered Yuhina, Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill, Red-tailed Minla, Himalayan Cutia, Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Oriental White-Eye, Common Teal, Lesser Whistling Teal, Northern Shoveler, Bronze-winged Jacana, Collared Falconet, Dollar Bird, Golden Headed Black Finch, Rufous-throated Partridge, Crimson-Sunbird, Flameback Woodpecker, Blue-throated Barbet, Hodgson's Hawk Cuckoo, Lesser Cuckoo, Brown Wood Owl, Ashy Wood Swallow, Yellow Footed Green Pigeon, etc.
Hornbills are the majorly important birds of this region. Out of the 9 species of Hornbills in India, 4 types are found in Dooars; the Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, and Rufous-necked Hornbill. The Great Hornbill is the largest among Asian hornbills.
Dooars is known for its thrilling wilderness! The wildlife diversity is the real asset of this region. Be it the Buxa Tiger Reserve in the East, or Gorumara National Park in the west; every inch of protected forest area is home to different wildlife. The most popular inhabitants of the Dooars region are the one-horned Indian Rhinoceros, Indian Elephant, Leopard, and Indian Gaur. Other mammalian residents are Royal Bengal Tiger (In Buxa Tiger Reserve), Jungle Cat, small and large Civet Cat, Leopard Cat, Chital (Spotted Deer), Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Pangolin, Wild Boar, Indian Rock Python, Giant Squirrel, etc.
Major bird species include the Indian Peacock, Abbott's Babbler, Alexandrine Parakeet, Barn Owl, Barred Cuckoo-Dove, Black-throated Sunbird, Cattle Egret, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Great Indian Hornbill, Green Bee-eater, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Eagle Owl, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Egret, River Lapwing, Blue Whistling Thrush, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, etc. During winter, migratory birds like the Brahminy Duck, Red Crested Pochards, Ferruginous Pochards, etc. arrive in thousands to breed and nest.
Dooars is the confluence of several communities and cultures. And food is an integral part of any culture. If you want to explore any particular place or culture, then you must try their local delicacies. You will get to try a diversified number of dishes like Nepali dishes, Santali dishes, Lepcha dishes, and obviously Bengali dishes. You can relish a bowl of smoky Thukpa or a plate of tasty momos on a chilling winter evening. You must try some authentic dishes like Shelruti, Chhurpi, Dry fish, Bamboo Shoots, and varieties of pakoras, etc.
While most restaurants provide North and South Indian foods, you must go with the local delicacies and try the locally popular dishes. Being nourished by a large number of freshwater rivers, Dooars is home to several freshwater fishes like Boroli, Punti, Shol, Koi, etc.; and you must try some authentic dishes of these fishes. Gajoldoba is the best place to try tasty fish. The fish fries and fish pakoras are really mouth-watering! Don't forget to sip on a cup of tea that lefts an authentic aroma and flavor every time.