Day 1

NJP Rail Station to Gorumara, 80 km in 2.5 hrs – Arrival at NJP rail station. You will be received by our executive and helped in boarding awaiting vehicle. Transfer to Gorumara. Check-in hotel. Evening Forest Safari (Safari Self arranged at own cost). Overnight at Gorumara.

Day 2

Jeep Safari to Gorumara Watch Tower – Early morning Jeep safari for 2 hrs to Gorumara Watch Tower (Safari Self arranged at own cost). Visit the tower deep inside the forest to see the wild animals in their natural habitat. The towers give a panoramic view of the vast forest and grassland of Gorumara National Park. Return to your hotel for Breakfast.

Gorumara to Chilapata forest, 55kms in 1.5hrs (One way) – Drive to Chilapata   through the deep forest and tea gardens about (55km in 1.5 hours.) Chilapata is home to many animals including rhinos, Bison, & various types of birds. The forest forms an elephant corridor between Jaldapara National Park and the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Have a forest safari (at your own cost) and visit the ruined “Nal Rajar Garh”. Back to Gorumara by evening. Overnight at Gorumara.

Day 3

Gorumara to Samsing, 40 Kms in 1 hr – Start from Gorumara and drive to Samsing, a lesser-known tiny hamlet in the lower hills of Kalimpong subdivision. The land of floating clouds, meandering mountain streams and an endless maze of green will leave an everlasting sense of satisfaction. Check-in at Hotel.

Local Sightseeing in Samsing– proceed to Suntaleykhola to enjoy the scenic landscape. You may also walk down for 2 km from Samsing to Rocky Island on the bank of Wild Murti River. Overnight at Samsing.

Day 4

Check-out from Gorumara and transfer to Bindu: After having breakfast, We drive onwards from Samsing to Bindu (Alt 4350Ft / 1300M), the last village on the Indo– Bhutan border along the Himalayan foothills. Also, visit Jhalong on the bank of the Jaldhaka River. Enjoy the break in Jhalong. A small village Garibus comes on your way, where diaspora a medicine plant is grown. Check-in at the resort/ hotel. free leisure evening. Overnight at Bindu.

Day 5

Today we will drop you off for your return / onward journey. In the morning time to pack your things. After breakfast check out from Bindu. we transfer you to NJP / Bagdogra. Tour ends.

Note:- Forest safaris in Dooars cannot be booked in advance. The guest has to take the safari permit on the spot directly against additional payment. Our responsibility will be limited to taking the guests to the forest ticket counter. Forest safaris cannot be guaranteed in advance as it is booked on the spot.

Best time to visit

Dooars can be visited at any time of the year. The monsoon months are especially attractive as the forests are at their greenest best. Bear in mind that between Mid June and Mid September the forest safaris are closed and visits inside the forest are not possible. The winter months between November and March witness maximum tourist visits in Dooars. Costs are higher during this period and you may have to share the watchtower with many others.

Cost of this tour

The cost of a tour depends on factors such as group size (number of persons in the group), meal plan (whether your food will be included or not), vehicle used (you can use an  Innova or a Sumo for example) and accommodation type (Budget hotel or Luxury resort?). Inform our travel consultants regarding your need and we will offer you a cost exactly matching your requirement.

Why travel with us

Experience is our most important asset. We have been organizing tours to Dooars since 2002. We have our own vehicles in Siliguri, Chalsa and Alipurduar. We also have several homestays in Dooars which are popularly known as “Humro Home”. Our expertise in organizing tours in Dooars is truly unmatched since we are based in Dooars and travel the region all the time.