Private tripClassic route3N / 4D
Private trip · Dooars · Wildlife
Dooars Wildlife Escape
- 3N / 4D
- Pick-up: Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station
- Private car · your dates
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Overview
Step off the flight at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or the train at NJP Railway Station, and within two hours the city dissolves entirely, replaced by the low green canopy and river-mist of the Dooars, India's most underrated wildlife corridor. This Dooars wildlife safari package runs 3 nights and 4 days, threading through the full width of the terai: from a nature lodge on the edge of Gorumara National Park in Lataguri, east through the ancient elephant corridor of Chilapata Forest, and into the vast grassland savannahs of Jaldapara National Park. On Day 2 you enter Gorumara at pre-dawn, when one-horned rhinos move through the tall grass and gaur drift between the sal trees.
Route
Lataguri 2N → Jaldapara 1N
Starts and ends at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station.
Day by day
4 days · Bagdogra / NJP · Lataguri · Gorumara · Chilapata · Jaldapara
- Pick up from Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station (~68 km, ~2 hrs)
- Check in to your nature lodge on the edge of Gorumara National Park
- Evening walk along the Murti River to watch for birds and elephants at the treeline
- Briefing on safari schedules and park regulations over dinner
Night in Lataguri- Pre-dawn jeep safari into Gorumara National Park, prime time for one-horned rhinos, elephants, gaur, and spotted deer
- Chukchuki Watchtower, a legendary birding point for Indian hornbills and scarlet minivet
- Afternoon drive to Samsing and Suntalekhola through tea estates and sub-Himalayan forests
- Stop at Jhalong and Bindu, the Torsha river, Bhutan border hills, and migratory waterfowl at Bindu Dam
- Return to Lataguri for dinner and overnight
Night in Lataguri- Drive east toward Jaldapara (~80 km, ~1.5 hrs) via the Chilapata Forest corridor
- Stop at Chilapata, an ancient elephant corridor between Jaldapara and Buxa, with ruins of Nagrakata fort in dense sal forest
- Check-in to resort near Madarihat, just outside Jaldapara National Park
- Collect jeep safari permits from the Nature Interpretation Centre, Madarihat
- Optional sunset visit to a Jaldapara watchtower to spot rhinos grazing in the grasslands
Night in Jaldapara- Early morning elephant safari inside Jaldapara National Park (5:30–8:30 AM summer / 6:30–9:30 AM winter)
- Breakfast and check-out
- Drive back to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station (~117 km, ~2.5–3 hrs)
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station
- 3 nights accommodation with daily breakfast and dinner (MAP)
- All road transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Chilapata forest stop en route to Jaldapara
- Assistance with safari permit collection at Madarihat
- Gorumara jeep safari, one session (forest entry fees extra)
- Samsing, Suntalekhola, Jhalong, and Bindu sightseeing
- Local naturalist/guide for Day 2 excursion
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Not included
- Gorumara National Park entry and camera fees
- Jaldapara jeep safari permit and vehicle charges (booked at counter on arrival)
- Elephant safari charges at Jaldapara (₹500/person for Indians, payable at forest counter)
- Chilapata forest entry and guide fees
- Lunches and beverages
- Personal expenses, tips, and laundry
- Travel insurance
- 5% GST on the trip price
Where you stay
Double sharing
2 nights
Lataguri
1 night
Jaldapara
Forest lodges, double sharing. Property names are in your written confirmation before you travel; upgrades on request.
Price for your group
Per person
| Travelling | Per person | Total for the group | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (a couple) | ₹20,000 | ₹40,000 | Plan for 2 |
| 4 people | ₹16,500 | ₹66,000 | Plan for 4 |
| 6 people | ₹13,500 | ₹81,000 | Plan for 6 |
3, 5, 7 or more travellers? Ask us for the price for your group.
Your price covers
- 3 nightsForest lodges
- MealsDaily breakfast
- Private carDriver, fuel, tolls and parking
- GuideLocal naturalist/guide for Day 2 excursion
What changes the price
Your travel dates (festival and peak weeks cost more), how many of you travel, the car you choose and the hotels you pick. We confirm the exact price on WhatsApp before you pay.
How booking works
- 1Message us on WhatsApp or ask for a call.
- 2We talk it through with you by phone or WhatsApp and share the route, dates, price and what is included.
- 3If you like it, pay by UPI or by scanning our QR code.
- 4Once your payment reaches us, you are booked. We send hotels, transport and permits in writing before you travel.
Good to know
Things to know
- Dooars forests are closed from approximately mid-June to mid-September (exact dates vary), this package is not available during the monsoon closure period.
- Elephant safari slots at Jaldapara are limited and allocated first-come-first-served at the forest counter, early arrival on Day 3 is strongly recommended.
- Jeep safari permits for Gorumara can be booked online via wbsfda.org in advance, advance booking is advised October through March.
- Jaldapara National Park is closed on Thursdays.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, responsible safari guidelines apply at all times.
Getting there
- The trip starts and ends at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station. Flights and trains are not included, so you can book the fare that suits you; we fit the first and last day around your times.
Booking
- Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size.
- We send the written itinerary and price, with your hotels and homestays named.
- You book with a deposit by bank transfer; the balance is due before you travel.
Who looks after you
Your driver and local guide from the region, through partners we know on the ground, and our team on WhatsApp the whole way.
One number, before and during the trip
+91 90360 21836WhatsApp or call. One team answers it, so you never chase a driver's number.
Our team in Bengaluru and the hillsQuestions about this trip
How much does the Dooars Wildlife Escape cost per person?
₹20,000 per person for 2 travellers, ₹16,500 for 4 and ₹13,500 for 6. The price covers your stays, the private car and driver, and pick-up and drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP Railway Station; the full list of what is and is not included is on this page.
What is the best time to visit Dooars for a wildlife safari?
October through mid-June is the ideal window for a Dooars wildlife safari. The forests come alive during the cool dry months of November to February, when undergrowth thins out and animals gather near water sources, making sightings more reliable. March to May is excellent for elephant activity before the heat builds. The Dooars forests close from approximately mid-June to mid-September during the monsoon, and this package is not available during that period.
Which animals can you see in Gorumara and Jaldapara?
Both parks host the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, which is the star sighting of the Dooars. Gorumara National Park is also known for Asian elephants, gaur (Indian bison), spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, and leopards. Jaldapara has the densest rhino population in West Bengal. Bird life is exceptional throughout, Indian hornbills, paradise flycatchers, woodpeckers, and numerous migratory species are regularly spotted at Chukchuki Watchtower.
Is Jaldapara National Park open every day?
No. Jaldapara National Park is closed on Thursdays for jeep safaris. When booking, itinerary dates are arranged to ensure your Jaldapara day does not fall on a Thursday. Additionally, the Dooars forests close from approximately mid-June to mid-September each year, so this package operates from October through mid-June only. Elephant safari slots are limited and allocated first-come-first-served at the forest counter.
Where is the pickup point for this package?
Pickup is from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP (New Jalpaiguri) Railway Station, whichever you arrive at. Both points are roughly 68 km from Lataguri, approximately a 2-hour drive. Drop-off at the end of the trip is at the same point. The entire journey from Day 1 to Day 4 is in a private air-conditioned vehicle, so there are no shared transfers or public transport connections to manage.
How do I book this Dooars safari package, and how far in advance?
Message us on WhatsApp at +91 90360 21836 with your dates and group size. We answer your questions first, then confirm your seats with a deposit by bank transfer. For most dates, 4 to 6 weeks ahead is comfortable. Safari slots at Gorumara and Jaldapara are capped per day by the forest department, so winter weekends are worth locking earlier. No permits are needed for Indian nationals in the Dooars.
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