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Across Dooars (Tour Code - DO17N)
Tour Idea
This tour is about visiting the Dooars forests in 7 days. You visit Neora Valley NP, Gorumara NP, Jaldapara WLS and Buxa Tiger Reserve apart from Chapramari reserve. You go for elephant rides, jeep safaris inside forests, cross numerous forest streams and watch wildlife. The tour is designed for nature lovers who want to spend their time in the wilderness close to nature.
Best time to visit
Dooars can be visited any time of the year. The monsoon months are especially attractive as the forests are at their greenest best during this time. Watching the rain can itself be your reason to visit Dooars during the monsoon months. But between Mid June to Mid September the forest safaris are closed. So if jeep safari and elephant rides are a must, you may not be fully satisfied. The winter months between November and March is the period when maximum number of visitors come to Dooars. Costs can be higher during this period and you may have to share the watchtower with many others. Also if you plan to visit Dooars during winter, plan minimum a month in advance as last minute booking may not give you the best choice of accommodation and transportation.
Tour Brief
Samsing (1 night), Lataguri (2 nights), Madarihat (1 night), Rajabhatkhawa (2 nights).
This tour takes you across the Dooars forests. Your start at Samsing in Western Dooars which is at the base of Neora Valley National Park. Next you spend two nights at Lataguri from where you can visit Gorumara NP as well as other important destinations of Dooars such as Bindu, Jhalang and Jaldhaka. Move on to Madarihat which is adjacent to Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary. Your last 2 nights are spend at Buxa Tiger Reserve at the easternmost part of Dooars.
Detailed itinerary
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Day 1: Tour starts from Bagdogra Airport / NJP
rail station. Drive to Samsing
(85kms. 2 hrs), a quiet place on the foothill. The forest resort at Samsing
offers a panoramic view of Neora
valley National Park. Overnight halt : Samsing forest Bungalow
/ Rocky island.
Day 2: Drive to Lataguri (35 kms. from Mongpong).
The place is adjacent to the Garumara
National Park. Transfer to Silver Ridge Resort. Surrounded by high
Sal forests the resort is an ideal place for the nature lovers. A short
drive from the resort takes you to Murti River. Spend a peaceful evening
on the riverbed listening to the music of the woods and river. Back to
the resort in the evening to enjoy warm hospitality. Overnight halt:
Lataguri.
Day
3: Morning drive to Jaldhaka,
Jhalong and Bindu
on Bhutan border (50kms). All the places are lesser-known-lower-hill-stations
and offer an unimaginable landscape and peace - the true essence of Dooars.
A drive to these area in the monsoon in particular can be a life time
experience; as the rivers, streams, fountains greet you with full enthusiasm.
The landscape suddenly become more romantic and mysterious as the rain
starts pouring and the clouds coming down to your feet. Overnight at
Silver Ridge Resort : Lataguri.
Day 4: Get early on a crystal clear morning.
Have a morning walk in the surrounding forests and enjoy an unimaginable
freshness around you as Sun rays reflect on the dripping leaves and grasses,
unknown birds singing sweet tunes from top of the trees. Breath deeply
the unpolluted air mixed with a strange smell of soaked soil. Have breakfast
and set for a drive to Jaldapara.
Check in at Madarihat tourist lodge. Overnight at Madarihat.
Day
5: Morning visit inside the forest. Either you will be taken for an
elephant ride or a jeep safari inside the forests. Since advance booking
for elephant ride is not given by the govt, the same can not be assured.
Return to the tourist lodge for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Rajabhatkhawa
near Buxa Tiger Reserve. In this journey you will pass through the lush
green tea gardens and forests. Reach Gracilips Hotel at Rajabhatkhawa
in the evening. After a warm welcome and Lunch, you may go for a walk
in the small town set next to the forest. Overnight halt: Rajabhatkhawa
Day 6: Morning visit to the Rajabhatkhawa forests.
Watch the deer and gaurs grazing in the meadow as the sun breaks in through
the woods. If you are interested to see the true feature of a monsoon
river, The Bala River inside Buxa forest would be an ideal place to visit
during the monsoon. The roar of the river can be heard from distance.
Back to the hotel for lunch and visit to the Rajabhatkhawa nature interpretation
centre in the afternoon. Overnight halt: Rajabhatkhawa.
Day 7 : Pack up and set out for Siliguri after breakfast. Tour
concludes at Siliguri.
Tariff Details
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Cost Rs. XX per head for a group of 2-3 people
Cost Rs. XX per head for a group of 4-5 people
Cost Rs. XX per head for a group of 6-7 people
Cost Rs. XX per head for a group of 8-16 people
Tariff valid till XXXX
How to calculate total tariff? We divide guests into 3 categories. Adults (anyone above 13 years of age), Children (between 6 and 13 years) and Infant (Below 6 year). Cost per head is applicable for adults, children tariff is 70% of adult tariff and infants are complimentary. Your group size is the same as the total number of Adults and Children in your group.
In the following specific cases the above quote wont be valid and you may ask for a special quote from our team by filling up the form below.
- If the number of children and infant in your group is more than half the number of adults.
- We assume double sharing accommodation with the odd person being accommodated in same room with extra bed. If your requirement is different, fill the form.
- If the tour date is beyond the tariff validity date.
- In case of any changes you may require in the tour program.
- If you are not an Indian national
Inclusions and Exclusions
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Cost Include:-
• Accommodation on Double Sharing Basis.
• Meal as per meal plan
• Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Vehicle would be available only as per itinerary and not at disposal.
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
Cost Exclude:-
• Air Fare / Train fare.
• Expenses of personal nature such as Laundry, telephone, tips, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, meals outside hotel.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Guide charges.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes) etc.
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Service Tax
• Insurance.
• Entry / Camera Fees to Parks And Monuments,
• Ropeway Ride, Boating, Yak Ride, Rafting, Toy Train Ride, Helicopter Ride, Airport Tax, Porter Charges
Accommodation and Vehicle
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Accommodation
Samsing – WBFDC (Suntaleykhola) or local homestay accommodation
Gorumara – Silver Ridge or Similar
Jaldapara – WBTDC (Madarihat)
Buxa – WBFDC (Rajabhatkhawa)
Meal Plan
MAP – Breakfast, evening tea and dinner included in the package.
Transfer Details
2 - 4 heads Indica (Non AC)
5 – 8 heads Sumo (Non AC)
Larger group size will be provided with multiple vehicles. Forest visit in Jaldapara and Gorumara in forest approved vehicle as per rule.
Special Notes for this package
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- All visits inside the forest are subject to availability of permits on the day of travel. naturebeyond does not guarantee jeep safari or elephant ride.
- The forests normally remain closed during Mid June to Mid September. During this period no visit inside the forest is possible.
- Accommodation listed above are indicative and subject to availability.
- Some of the accommodations such as the WBFDC and WBTDC accommodations cannot be cancelled once booked.
- The tariff mentioned is for Indian National only. Inbound visitors may ask for special quote.
User Agreement
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Booking procedure
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