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The Dooars & Siliguri in November

VerdictBestWeatherPlains 14–28 °C, dry and clear

One of the best months: dry, sunny days, cool mornings, clear views over the plains from Buxa and Lepchakha, and parks fully open. Grass is cut back through the month, improving sightings. Migratory birds return to rivers and the Gajoldoba barrage. Weekends are busy, weekdays pleasantly quiet.

Local tip: Book Jaldapara and Gorumara slots online as soon as your dates are fixed.

Other hills in November

Where to go

Our picks for November

Buxa
trek stop867 m Buxaबक्सा A Bhutanese fort, a British prison, a Tibetan refuge
Jayanti
forest village200 m Jayantiजयन्ती A wide white riverbed under the Bhutan hills
Jaldapara National Park
national park61 m Jaldapara National Park India's second rhino stronghold, on the Torsa

Questions people ask

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Is November a good time to visit The Dooars & Siliguri?

One of the best months: dry, sunny days, cool mornings, clear views over the plains from Buxa and Lepchakha, and parks fully open. Grass is cut back through the month, improving sightings. Migratory birds return to rivers and the Gajoldoba barrage. Weekends are busy, weekdays pleasantly quiet.

What is the weather like in The Dooars & Siliguri in November?

Plains 14–28 °C, dry and clear. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.

Where should we go in The Dooars & Siliguri in November?

We suggest Buxa, Jayanti, Jaldapara National Park. Book Jaldapara and Gorumara slots online as soon as your dates are fixed.

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