Dooars East to West Escape 4N/5D – Wildlife, Forests & Offbeat Trails

Arrive at New Mal Railway Station and drive towards Lataguri, the gateway to Gorumara. Check in, settle down and begin your first introduction to the forests and landscapes of Dooars.

Enjoy an authorised wildlife-viewing experience inside the Gorumara forest. Depending on the permitted route, safari schedule and forest conditions, the experience may include designated observation points such as Jatraprasad, Medla, Chukchuki or Rhino Point.

Begin your Dooars journey in one of North Bengal's best-known wildlife landscapes, where forests, grasslands and river corridors support diverse wildlife.

Discover Gorumara's designated wildlife-viewing points, including Jatraprasad, Medla, Chukchuki and Rhino Point. The actual observation point depends on the permitted safari route and operating arrangements.

Your first safari is not only about spotting animals. The sounds of the forest, changing light, grasslands and river corridors are part of the experience that makes Dooars special.

Experience the serene landscape around the Murti River, where the river winds through the forests near Gorumara and creates one of the most scenic settings in the Dooars.

Travel through the greener side of eastern Dooars towards Jhalong and Bindu, where forested hills, the Jaldhaka River and Bhutan-facing landscapes create a distinctly different side of the region.

Continue towards Samsing and enjoy the changing scenery as tea gardens spread across the foothills. Take time for photographs and a relaxed walk through this peaceful landscape.

Visit Rocky Island and spend some unhurried time beside the river, surrounded by forest and hills. It is a chance to experience the quieter, less-commercial side of eastern Dooars.

Continue to Suntalekhola for forest views, riverside scenery and a refreshing nature experience. Depending on local conditions, enjoy a short walk around the surrounding trails.

Explore the eastern Dooars around the Jaldhaka River, where forested hills and Bhutan-facing foothills create some of the region's most scenic landscapes.

Experience a quieter side of North Bengal among tea gardens, forested slopes and small settlements away from the busier tourist routes.

Enjoy a peaceful riverside setting surrounded by greenery and hills—an ideal place to slow down and appreciate the natural character of eastern Dooars.

Discover a tranquil forest destination where streams, greenery and mountain scenery come together for a refreshing nature experience.

Check out after breakfast and travel towards Jaldapara, watching the landscape gradually change from the forests of Gorumara to the wider countryside and forest corridors of Alipurduar.

Stop at South Khayerbari on the way to Jaldapara. Explore this wildlife-oriented attraction before continuing your journey towards your Jaldapara stay.

Check in at Jaldapara and enjoy a relaxed evening. Use the time to unwind or prepare for your upcoming wildlife experience.

Arrive in one of Dooars' major wildlife landscapes, known for its forests, grasslands and rich biodiversity around the Torsa River.

Add a wildlife-focused experience to the journey between Gorumara and Jaldapara while exploring another part of the Alipurduar region.

Travel towards Rajabhatkhawa and enter the landscape surrounding Buxa Tiger Reserve. The drive itself is part of the experience, with dense forest, foothills and opportunities for bird and wildlife observation.

Continue to Jayanti and spend time beside the broad riverbed, framed by forested hills. Enjoy the landscape at a relaxed pace and discover one of western Dooars' most scenic settings.

Travellers interested in history and light adventure can opt for the forest trail towards Buxa Fort, subject to time, weather, local access and applicable permissions.

Enter one of North Bengal's significant forest landscapes, known for its biodiversity, wildlife habitats, birds and rich natural surroundings.

Take in the striking landscape where the wide Jayanti riverbed meets forested hills, creating one of the most memorable scenic experiences in western Dooars.

Explore an important gateway to the Buxa landscape, surrounded by forest and foothills and offering a more immersive nature experience.

Combine nature with history at this historic hill fort, reached by an uphill forest trail and best suited to travellers who enjoy light trekking and heritage.

After breakfast, check out and visit Sikiajhora. Explore its forest-and-water landscape and, when boating is operational, enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the surrounding natural environment.

Continue towards Hasimara Railway Station for your onward journey, bringing your East-to-West Dooars journey to an end.

End the journey with a quieter forest experience where waterways and dense greenery create a different perspective on the Dooars landscape.

When operational, a boat ride at Sikiajhora offers a calm way to experience the forest from the water. Operation remains subject to local conditions and authority guidelines.