Wild Dooars — Lataguri & Jaldapara
NJP / Bagdogra → Lataguri → Jaldapara → NJP
About this trip
Day-by-day plan
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Day1
Arrival at NJP / Bagdogra, Drive to Lataguri
Your Dooars adventure begins with a warm welcome from our driver at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport. Set off on an easy, scenic drive through tea gardens and forest fringes to Lataguri, a quiet green town on the edge of the Gorumara National Park. Check in at your resort, freshen up, and spend a relaxed first evening surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle — a peaceful start to your wildlife getaway.
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Day2
Gorumara, Chapramari & the Bindu Circuit
After breakfast, dive into a full day of wildlife and scenery. Explore the Lataguri and Gorumara National Park area, famous for its one-horned rhinos, elephants and bison, and the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary with its rich birdlife. Enjoy the beautiful Murti riverside, then head up toward the Bhutan border to the pretty hamlets of Jhaldhaka, Jhalong and Bindu, where quiet rivers and misty hills make for a scenic, refreshing day out. (Forest safaris are subject to availability and forest-department timings; safari tickets are at actuals.)
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Day3
Lataguri to Jaldapara
After breakfast, check out and drive further east through the Dooars countryside to Jaldapara, one of the region's premier wildlife destinations set along the Torsha river. Enjoy the changing scenery of forests, tea estates and riverbeds along the way. On arrival, check in at your resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure amid the tranquil, jungle-fringed surroundings. (This is a transfer day; no sightseeing is included.)
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Day4
Jaldapara Safari, Jayanti & Buxa
Begin your day with the highlight of the trip — a safari into the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, your best chance to spot the famous one-horned rhino, along with elephants, deer and a wealth of birds. (An elephant or jeep safari can be arranged; tickets at actuals, subject to forest-department availability.) Later, explore the scenic riverbed of Jayanti, the dense Chilapata Forest, the nearby Bhutan border, the historic Buxa Tiger Reserve with its old fort, and the rescued-animal park at South Khayerbari. It's a rich, full day of jungle, river and history.
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Day5
Jaldapara to NJP / Bagdogra
Enjoy a relaxed final morning surrounded by the greenery before beginning the drive back toward the plains. We drop you at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport in good time for your onward journey. To keep the day stress-free, we recommend allowing at least three hours between your drop and your train or flight — leaving you with wonderful memories of the wild Dooars.
What is included
Inclusions
- Private vehicle for the entire trip with an experienced driver
- Hotel/resort stay on twin/double sharing basis (3-star, Standard Rooms)
- Breakfast ONLY at the hotels (CP plan)
- All applicable taxes and toll charges
- Fuel, parking and driver allowance
- Airport / railway station pick-up and drop (point-to-point basis)
- 24×7 on-trip support via WhatsApp group and phone call
Exclusions
- Air fare and train fare
- Lunch, dinner, snacks and any personal expenses
- Forest / safari entry fees, jeep or elephant safari charges, guide and permit fees at sanctuaries (at actuals)
- Camera fees at sightseeing / safari points
- Porter, guide and driver tips
- Additional sightseeing or additional vehicle usage beyond the itinerary
- Anything caused by roadblocks, forest closures or weather (extra night halts, detours)
- Tips, laundry, telephone bills and room service
- Anything not written in the inclusions list
Terms & conditions
- Booking is confirmed only after an advance of 40–50% is received; the balance is payable in full on arrival. Without advance payment, the booking is considered unconfirmed.
- Rates are for the number of passengers quoted. Adding a guest may change the vehicle and the rate.
- The vehicle operates strictly as per the itinerary on a point-to-point basis and is not available for disposal. Any transport beyond the fixed itinerary must be arranged separately.
- Forest safaris depend entirely on forest-department availability, timings and weather. National parks and sanctuaries in the Dooars generally remain closed from mid-June to mid-September (monsoon). Safari bookings and entry fees are at actuals and not guaranteed.
- Any extra sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary is chargeable. Local market visits and evening outings are chargeable.
- Hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking; a similar-category hotel is provided if the named one is full. If the allotted hotel is more than 4 km from the main location, extra transfer charges may apply.
- Guests must carry a valid government photo ID for hotel check-in and forest entry (Driving Licence, Passport, Aadhaar or Voter ID). PAN card is not accepted as ID proof. Proof of identity with address is compulsory for each traveller.
- All sightseeing points generally open by 10:00 AM and close by 4:30 PM, and cannot all be covered in a single day; we cover as many as time permits. Missed spots due to time or weather cannot be carried to the next day.
- The company is not responsible for any loss, injury, accident, delay, theft, natural calamity, or missed flight/train/bus due to late arrival or traffic. Guests are responsible for their own valid ID, travel documents and personal belongings.
- Cancellation: More than 30 days before travel — no charge; 11–30 days — 25%; 2–10 days — 50%; same day (journey day) — 100%. (Hotel advance is non-refundable if cancelled within 7 days of check-in.)
- As a responsible tourist, please respect the forest and wildlife, follow all safari rules, and help keep the surroundings clean and green.