Dooars is not only notable for offering exclusive gateways to Bhutan, but it also forms the only nitrate-rich plains in the country and houses a wide range of wild animals and beautiful greeneries. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, Dooars provide unspoken beautiful destinations replete with wonders that make it a retreat in itself. You can explore prominent national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and water streams flowing through this region. The whole region of Dooars is famous for tea, timber, and tourism.
Export-import businesses, tea industries, wooden products, and the tourism industries enriched the economy of this region. The Jaldapara National Park has the highest population of one-horn rhinos after Kaziranga in Assam. The asiatic elephants, leopards, deers, and bison are other famous fauna of Dooars.
Sightseeing Places in Dooars
Gorumara National Park
Gorumara National Park is a national park which is located in the Himalayan foothills of the Dooars region. It is the most popular tourist destination in Dooars. Countless tourists visit Gorumara National Park to see various species of birds, animals, and green forests every year. Gorumara houses a great population of Indian Rhinoceros and other wild animals like Leopards, Bison, Deer, Elephant, King Cobra, and Python. Deep forests, vegetation, and grasslands make it one of the famous places in the Dooars region.
Jaldapara National Park
Jaldapara National Park is in the Alipurduar District of West Bengal, declared a National Park in 2012. It is one of the most popular National parks in the country for housing a great population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, threatened with extinction. As it is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, you can enjoy tremendous weather along with Jungle Safari to experience the wild habitat.
Murti
Murti is a small town which is situated on the banks of the beautiful river Murti. The enormous beauty of the Murti River is the main attraction for tourists in this area. The visitors can get all the essential facilities to stay and enjoy in this area. Many hotels and resorts are available for tourists to get the best experience and moments in this small town. It is also known as the best picnic spot in the Dooars valley.
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is the area that is close to Gorumara National Park which got the status of a Wildlife Sanctuary from the Government of India in 1998. The visitors can experience the beauty and explore the forest in Jeep Safaris. This wildlife sanctuary has a large population of elephants. Other animals like the Rhinoceros, Leopards Deer, and Bears can be seen in this wildlife sanctuary.
Buxa Fort
Buxa Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve in West Bengal, which was created in 1983. It lies at an elevation from 60 m in the Gangetic Plains to 1750 m borders of the Northern Himalayas. Buxa Tiger Reserve is about 42 km away from Jaigaon covering an area of 760 square km. It is established for the conservation and protection of the tiger population in the region, you can also see other animals like the Asian elephant, Sambar deer, Indian leopard, gaur, and clouded leopard inside Buxa Tiger Reserve.
Rocky Island
Rocky Island is a famous tourist destination in Dooars famous for its scenic beauty of the place. It is situated near the Neora Valley National Park and 2 km away from Samsung. Besides natural beauty, the rocky terrain of the place offers an enchanting camping station beside the Murtiriver, making it an exciting tourist attraction in North Bengal.
Jhalong-Bindu
Jhalong and its nearby village Bindu are regarded as one of the favorite stations among tourist destinations in Dooars. It is an ideal destination for short trips and rides near the Indo-Bhutan border. Jaldhaka Hydro Electricity Project on the Jaldhaka River is popular in this area. It is also a heavenly place for bird lovers that offers a varied collection of hill birds as well as migratory water fowl here.
