- Trips
- Dooars Foothills & Forests
Dooars Wildlife & One-Horned Rhino Safari
Elephant safaris, leopard sightings, and jungle lodges in the Himalayan foothills.
- Duration
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Difficulty
- Easy / Wildlife Safari
- Best season
- October to May (closed mid-June to mid-September)
- Highest point
- 300 m / 980 ft
- Pickup and drop
- Hasimara / NJP / Bagdogra
- Vehicle
- Private AC Ertiga / Innova + Forest Safari Gypsies
Overview
Where the Himalayas meet the emerald plains. Dooars is a paradise of Sal forests, tea gardens, and wildlife reserves sheltering the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, wild Asiatic elephants, leopards, and rare hornbills.
- Guaranteed morning Elephant Safari in Jaldapara National Park
- Jeep safari into Gorumara watchtowers (Jatraprasad & Medla)
- Hike to historic Buxa Fort on the Bhutan border
- Eco-resorts nestled in pristine tea estate canopies
- Forest permits and dedicated naturalist guides included
The route, day by day
Highest point 350 m on day 4
Day by day
Day 1NJP / Bagdogra → Lataguri / Gorumara
Drive through the iconic Sevoke Coronation Bridge into lush Dooars forests. Evening bonfire and tribal folk dance.
Day 2Gorumara Jeep Safari → Jaldapara
Dawn jeep safari to Jatraprasad Watchtower to spot rhinos and gaurs. Transfer to Jaldapara through tea gardens.
Day 3Jaldapara Elephant Safari & South Khayerbari
Track one-horned rhinos atop elephants through tall elephant grass. Visit South Khayerbari Leopard Rehab Center.
Day 4Excursion: Buxa Tiger Reserve & Jayanti Riverbed
Walk the white pebble Jayanti riverbed on the Bhutan border. Trek to historic Buxa Fort ruins.
Day 5Departure to Hasimara / NJP / Bagdogra
Morning birding around resort gardens before departure transfer.
Included
- Private AC SUV for all transfers
- 4 nights in top-rated jungle eco-resorts
- Jaldapara elephant safari & Gorumara jeep safari
- All forest permits, vehicle fees, and naturalist guide
- Breakfasts and forest-style dinners
Not included
- Camera / video permits
- Tips to elephant mahouts & safari drivers
Permits
Forest permits secured in advance with guest ID proofs by Shingolia Hills.
On the route
Questions about this trip
Ask about altitude, permits or the best month for your group. Our Darjeeling team replies, usually the same day.
Send a questionWhen are the parks open?
Jaldapara and Gorumara are open September 16 to June 15 every year.
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