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The Dooars & Siliguri in October
The rains end and the Durga Puja and Diwali holidays bring huge crowds from Bengal, so book lodges and safaris early. Grass is still tall in Jaldapara, and some routes may be closed after monsoon damage. Late rain is possible; in October 2025 extreme rain caused severe floods. The hills are clear and green.
Local tip: Avoid the Puja week unless you have bookings; prices and crowds peak.
Where to go
Our picks for October
Trips at their best
Tickets for October
Shoestring
Dooars5 nights · Mixed
Jaldapara, Buxa and Jayanti on a budget
Jaldapara National Park · Buxa · Jayanti
₹11,000per personabout ₹1,850 a day
Shoestring
Dooars3 nights · Mixed
Buxa Fort and Jayanti on foot
Buxa · Jayanti
₹7,000per personabout ₹1,750 a day
Value
Dooars6 nights · Mixed
Chilapata, Buxa Fort and Jayanti in a week
Chilapata · Buxa · Jayanti · Jaldapara National Park
₹21,000per personabout ₹3,000 a day
Value
Dooars4 nights · Mixed
Jhalong, Bindu and the Samsing hills
Jhalong · Suntalekhola · Samsing
₹15,000per personabout ₹3,000 a day
Comfort
Dooars5 nights · Reserved car
Dooars river valleys for birders, by car
Murti · Suntalekhola · Jhalong
₹26,000per personabout ₹4,350 a day
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit The Dooars & Siliguri?
The rains end and the Durga Puja and Diwali holidays bring huge crowds from Bengal, so book lodges and safaris early. Grass is still tall in Jaldapara, and some routes may be closed after monsoon damage. Late rain is possible; in October 2025 extreme rain caused severe floods. The hills are clear and green.
What is the weather like in The Dooars & Siliguri in October?
Plains 20–30 °C, mostly dry after mid-month. 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 October?
We suggest Samsing, Buxa, Gorumara National Park. Avoid the Puja week unless you have bookings; prices and crowds peak.