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Things to do · The Dooars & Siliguri

Wildlife and birds in Dooars

Safaris in the Dooars and forest walks in the hills, timed to the season and the park rules.

Wildlife and birds · 2 hoursJeep safari in Buxa Tiger ReserveBuxa · ₹2,500–3,500 a jeep for up to 6 (indica… Wildlife and birds · 1.5–2 hoursGaur at the Chapramari watchtowerChapramari Wildlife Sanctuary · ₹2,500–3,500 a jeep for up to 6 (indica… Wildlife and birds · 1.5–2 hoursAfternoon safari in the elephant corridorChilapata · ₹2,500–3,500 a jeep for up to 6 (indica… Wildlife and birds · 2–3 hoursForest birding on the Chilapata edgeChilapata · Guide ₹500–1,000 Wildlife and birds · 1.5–2 hoursJatraprasad and Rhino Observation PointGorumara National Park · ₹2,500–3,500 a jeep for up to 6 (indica… Wildlife and birds · 2 hoursMedla watchtower by bullock cartGorumara National Park · Safari jeep share + about ₹40–100 pp ca… Wildlife and birds · 1.5–2 hoursBirding at Chukchuki watchtowerGorumara National Park · ₹2,500–3,500 a jeep for up to 6 (indica… Wildlife and birds · 1.5–2 hoursA quieter evening at Chandrachur towerGorumara National Park · ₹2,500–3,500 a jeep for up to 6 (indica… Wildlife and birds · 1.5–2 hoursDawn jeep safari for Jaldapara's rhinosJaldapara National Park · ₹2,500–4,000 a jeep for up to 6 (indica… Wildlife and birds · 1 hourElephant safari into the tall grassJaldapara National Park · About ₹800–1,000 pp Indian nationals (i… Wildlife and birds · 2 hoursMorning birding on the Jayanti bankJayanti · Free; guide ₹500–800 Wildlife and birds · 2–3 hoursRiver birding on the Jaldhaka at dawnJhalong · Free; guide ₹500–800 Wildlife and birds · OvernightA night at Kalipur in the Gorumara forestLataguri · About ₹2,000 a cottage + ₹500 pp meals … Wildlife and birds · 1 hourThe morning elephant bath at DhupjhoraMurti · Free to watch; rides only when offered Wildlife and birds · 2 hoursRiver birding along the Murti at dawnMurti · Free; local guide ₹500–800 Wildlife and birds · 4–5 hoursWinter ducks at the Gajoldoba barrageSiliguri · ₹1,500–2,000 car + ₹300–600 boat Wildlife and birds · 2 hoursForktails and redstarts on the streamSuntalekhola · Free; guide ₹500–800

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