Dooars

Dooars is a home for a nature lover and gateway to Bhutan located at the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in North-East India. It is famously known as Duar which means 'door'. It has 18 passages or gateways which makes the region very unique among the visitors. Dooars is famous for wild beauty where the visitors can stay and explore the entire beauty of the region. Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Murti River, etc are some of the popular tourist attracting destination of Dooars.

Culture of Dooars

It is a region which is very rich in culture and tradition, there are many people in Dooars following different religion and tradition at Dooars. The tribal groups of Lepcha, Limboo, Raj Bangshi, Rava, Mech, Toto, Bengali and Nepali community people live in this region. Festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Buddha Jayanti etc are celebrated with happiness by the people of Dooars. Folk dance, drama, songs and many traditional musical instruments are also an important part of their culture.

Cuisine of Dooars

Dooars has some of the most delicious local cuisines in the country. The visitors can find some of the top restaurants in Dooars where they can taste the quality food of Dooars. Some of the popular dishes of Dooars are.

Momos
Dry fish pickle
Bamboo shoots
Fish pakoras
Puri Bhaji

Best time to visit Dooars

The best time to visit Dooars is from the months of September to May. Though Dooars boasts of a pleasant climate throughout the year, yet one must avoid visiting it during the monsoons season.

People of Dooars

Dooars is composed of tribes like Bodo, Rava, Mech, Toto, etc. Apart from tribal population Dooars is home to many Nepalese, Bhutanese and Bengali people. The numerous tribes residing in Dooars region are.

Four Ethnic Groups in Bhutan

Rabha
Mech
Toto
Koch
Rajbanshi
Murmi
Limbu
Rai

Places to visit in Dooars

Gorumara National Park

This national park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas which is famous for a large population of Indian Rhinoceros. The visitors can see wild animals like One-Horned Rhinos, Indian Bison, Deer, Cobra, Elephant, Leopards, etc at Gorumara National Park. The trees of Sal, Simal, and Bamboo are the three most common trees seen inside the national park.

Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

If you are looking to enjoy jeep safari in Dooars then, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is perfect for you. It is also a highly attractive destination among the tourists in Dooars as this wildlife sanctuary is very close to Gorumara National Park. Wild animals like Rhinoceros, Deers, Bears, and Leopards can be seen while doing jungle safari.

Jaldapara National Park

This national park got the government status in 2012 and since then it has been one of the favorite tourist destinations in Dooars. There is a huge population of Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros in Jaldapara national park which attracts lots of visitors every year. Jungle Safari is very famous in this national park to witness the wild habitat.

Buxa Tiger Reserve

It is the reserve that was established in 1983 for the conservation and protection of Tiger. Every year a huge number of tourists visit this tiger reserve to see the Bengal Tiger while enjoying the jungle safari. Buxa Tiger Reserve has the second-highest number of Tigers in West Bengal after Sunderbans. Some other animals like Sambar Deer, Asian Elephant, Indian Leopard, Gaur, and Clouded leopard can also be seen while doing Jungle Safari.

Murti

In recent times Murti River has been the charm of Dooars region as most of the visitors have an enjoyable time at the river like never before. The facilities near the hotels are unbelievable, many hotels and resorts are available near the Murti River for the visitors. It is also one of the best picnic and camping spots at Dooars.

Chukchuki Bird Watching Point

It is a perfect point for the tourist to get the sight of hundreds of birds. This bird watching point is a popular photography location which is situated at the border of the Gorumara National Park. Peacock the national bird of India is very commonly seen from here.

Chalsa

Chalsa is a small town surrounded by beautiful tea gardens, rivers, and forests. This wonderful and peaceful town of Dooars is famous for favorable climatic conditions where the tourist can spend their fruitful time and get the everlasting memories.

Jayanti

Jayanti is a small village that lies within Buxa Tiger Reserve. The Jayanti River popularly known as Jayanti Khola is the main attraction of this area. It is a river that forms the natural border with the Bhutan hills.