Popular tourist destinations in Dooars

Dooars

Duars also spelled as Dooars is situated on the Eastern north Eastern India which is in the foothills of eastern Himalayas, West Bengal. it is also at the Southern Bhutan and the north of the Brahmaputra river basin. This place has It’s forest, wildlife centuries, reserves, and tea gardens, which is Why it is the popular tourist destination in West Bengal. It is also known as the gateway of Bhutan. The best time of visit this place is from October to June. In this time, people can witness pleasant weather, clear skies, sometimes with the view of Kanchanjangha Which increases the beauty and wildlife.

History of Dooars

Dooars

Dooars has its own history that once served as trade routes between Bhutan and India. The whole forested Area was inhabited by indigenous tribes, such as Rajbanshis, Mech, Rava, Toto and Lepchas. After the 19th century, Parts of the Dooars were under the control of Bhutanese Kingdom. after the Duar war between British East India company and Bhutan. After the victory, British annexed the Dooars region. later on this region was divided into Western Dooars(In Bengal) And Eastern Dooars(In Assam).

Places to visit in Dooars

Gorumara National Park

• Goru Mara National Park : One of the major tourist Attraction is Goa National Park, which is located dooars. This is a national Park, which is established in 1992. This place is popularly known for the Indian Rhinoceros. Then in 2009, the Ministry Of environment and forests protected this area. Every year, A lot of tourist visited this place for jungle Safari and visiting watchtower.

Jaldapara’s rhinoceros

• Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary : Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Alipurduar District of West Bengal. This is another a  popular Place in Dooars among tourists, Popularly known for Royal Bengal Tiger, one horned rhinoceros, elephants, deer and various types of birds.

Buxa Tiger Reserve 

• Buxa tiger reserve : Buxa Tiger reserve Is a national park, which includes Asian elephants, clouded leopard, Indian leopard, very rarely royal bengal tiger. it also has 284 species of Birds.

Jayanti River

• Jayanti : Jayanti is a village, which is located in the border of Bhutan situated in Alipurduar district of West Bengal.This village is surrounded by the mountains And mesmerising views of this place, is the reason for calling it, the Queen of Dooars.

Chilapata Forest

• Chilapata Forest : One of the major tourist attractions in Dooars is chilapata forest. This is one of the dense Forest in Alipurduar district.

Bindu

• Bindu : Bindu is the small village under Gorubathan DC in Kalimpong subdivision of the Kalimpong district in West Bengal near the border of Bhutan. For its scenic view it is popular among Tourists.

Murti River

• Murti River & Murti village : One of the popular tourist destination in dooars is Murti River & Murti Village.It is also a famous picnic spot for tourists.

How to reach Dooars :

By road : 

You can reach Dooars by road. From Siliguri it will take 1hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, from Alipurduar it will take 2hour 30 minutes approximately.

By train : 

The nearest stations from dooars is New jalpaiguri junction, Dhupguri, New Mal junction.Then you can easily go through bus or private car.

By Air : 

Most nearest airport from dooars is Bagdogra airport. After reached airport, you can easily take private car bus as per your preference.