The Dooars or Duars are the alluvial floodplains in eastern-northeastern India and southern Bhutan that lie south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas and north of the Brahmaputra River basin.
Train Options:
- Darjeeling Mail (Sealdah → NJP), departs ~10 PM, arrives ~8 AM
- Padatik Express / Kanchankanya Express also options
Pickup from NJP/Siliguri
Transfer to Lataguri (approx. 2.5 hrs drive)
Check-in at resort/hotel
Evening Safari (if time permits) in Gorumara National Park
Overnight: Lataguri
Morning Jeep Safari in Gorumara (Watch Towers: Jatra Prasad, Chapramari, Medla)
Visit Murti Riverbank, tea gardens, and Medla eco-village
Optional local tribal dance in evening
Overnight: Lataguri
After breakfast, drive to Jaldapara (4–5 hrs via Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary)
En route: visit South Khayerbari Leopard Rescue Center
Check-in at Jaldapara Lodge / Eco resort
Overnight: Jaldapara
Early morning Elephant Safari in Jaldapara (must book in advance)
Later, visit Chilapata Forest, historic Nalraja Fort ruins
Optional: Jungle walk or birdwatching
Overnight: Jaldapara
- Travel to Rajabhatkhawa and Buxa Tiger Reserve (~3 hrs)
- Visit Buxa Fort (easy trek), explore Jayanti River banks
- Optional: Mahakal Cave short hike
- Overnight: Jayanti or nearby forest rest house
Visit Rocky Island, Murti Riverbank, or Bindu-Jhalong area (optional day trip)
Enjoy nature, riverside picnic, or relax
Overnight: Murti or Siliguri (based on train timing next day)
Drop at NJP Railway Station
Board return train (Padatik / Shatabdi / Vande Bharat / Darjeeling Mail)
Arrive Kolkata same day or next morning
- Train Travel (Kolkata ↔ NJP/Siliguri)
- Sleeper/AC class tickets (as per package or customization)
- Local Transfers & Sightseeing
- Pick-up & drop from NJP/Siliguri railway station
- Private cab for entire tour (AC/Non-AC as per plan)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking, fuel
- Accommodation
- 7 Nights hotel/resort stays (double/triple sharing)
- Standard/Deluxe/Forest lodges based on choice
- Meals
- Breakfast at hotels (or all meals if you choose full board)
- Mineral water during travel
- Lunch & Dinner
- Unless mentioned in meal plan (available on request)
- Personal Expenses
- Tips, laundry, shopping, drinks, snacks
- Camera Charges
- DSLR/video camera entry fees at forest gates
- Travel Insurance
- Not included unless specified
- Extra Safari Rides or Activities
- Second safari, rafting, special treks (extra charges)
- Anything Not Mentioned
- Anything not specifically listed under "Inclusions"
- GST 5%
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