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Dooars Forests

“Dooars” the word is derived from the word ‘duar’ or ‘door’. The name signifies its location as a gateway to the hill stations of North Bengal and Sikkim as well as Bhutan and Assam.

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Dooars Forests

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  1. Dooars Forests Greenchilli tourism

  2. Dooars - the foothills of Himalaya “Dooars” the word is derived from the word ‘duar’ or ‘door’. The name signifies its location as a gateway to the hill stations of North Bengal and Sikkim as well as Bhutan and Assam. The 130 X 40 sq.km. stretched Dooars valley, an important travel destination in Eastern Himalaya, is covered with lush green forests and teagardens and intersected by the rivers like Teesta, Torsha, Jaldhaka & their innumerable tributaries. It is the home to one-horned rhino, gaur and many other rare species. A tour or a safari through these forests of Dooars will be a life time experience. www.greenchillitourism.com

  3. Nature of Dooars Jungle The forest looks enchanting by the sweet songs of the unknown birds. The melody of the grooves forces you to surrender the sophistries you so carefully have cultivated in the city. • After a day's journey through the splendid scenery, a happy twilight will bid you retire in the cozy comfort of luxurious log cabins, and leave for you a million dreams of the glorious morrow – that is the Dooars. A land that loads you with the gifts of nature.

  4. Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary is famous for its one-horned rhino and the elephant safari. The morning elephant safari inside the grasslands is an experience of a lifetime. This is arguably the most popular Jungle of the region among the visitors. The forest is mainly savannah covered with tall elephant grasses. The main attraction of the park is the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. The park holds the largest rhino population in India after Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Other animals in the park include Leopard, elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild pigs, and bison.

  5. Gorumara National Park Gorumara National Park is the home of large numbers of Rhino, Bison, Elephant and other wildlife. A jeep safari inside the forest is the best way to pursue wildlife. Gorumara is located in the Eastern Himalayas' submontane Terai belt. This region has wet evergreen forests and riverine grasslands, and is known as the Dooars in West Bengal. The park is located on the flood plains of the Murti River and Raidak River. The major river of the park is the Jaldhaka river, a tributary of the Brahmaputra river system. In this regard, Gorumara is a significant watershed area between the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems. The park is very close to Jaldapara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Reserve. The park is 79.99 km (49.70 mi) stretched in area.

  6. Buxa Tiger Reserve Buxa Tiger Reserve (B.T.R.) is situated in Alipurduar Sub-division of Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal. It comprises of the entire erstwhile Buxa Forest Division (702.44 km), and a part of Cooch- Behar Forest Division (58.43 km). The Reserve lies between latitudes 26o30′ and 26o55′ N and longitudes 89o20′ and 89o55′ E. Buxa Tiger Reserve was created in 1983 as the 15th tiger reserve. In 1986, Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary was constituted over 314.52 km of the Reserve forests. In the year 1991, 54.47 km area was added to Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary. Ayear later, in 1992, Government of West Bengal declared its intentions to constitute a National Park over 117.10 km² of the Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary. State Government finally declared National Park vide notification No.3403-For/11B-6/95 dt. 05.12.1997.

  7. Journey towards Dooars Bagdogra is the nearest Airport from where one can go by above routes (Siliguri to Bagdogra 13 km.). Private vehicles are available at Madarihat for going to Hollong Forest Lodge/Jaldapara Tourist Lodge. Jaldapara is connected by roads with Darjeeling and Siliguri. North Bengal State Transport Corporation Buses, Bhutan Govt. Buses, Mini Buses and Private Buses are available from Siliguri to Alipurduar via Madarihat. Nearest Railway Station: Madarihat which is only 7 kms from the Sanctuary and all the passenger trains stop here. Jaldapara Tourist Lodge is in a walk-able distance from this Railway Station.

  8. A vast texture of virgin forests teaming with wildlife, unending tea gardens, gurgling rivers, interspersed with sleepy or busy settlements – constitute a fascinating tourist destination, Dooars. Greenchilli Resort is the best luxury resort in Dooars among various budget Resorts in Dooars, Lataguri.

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