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 1
NJP / Bagdogra → Lataguri / Gorumara
Drive through the iconic Sevoke Coronation Bridge into lush Dooars forests. Evening bonfire and tribal folk dance.
Day 2
Gorumara Jeep Safari → Jaldapara
Dawn jeep safari to Jatraprasad Watchtower to spot rhinos and gaurs. Transfer to Jaldapara through tea gardens.
Day 3
Jaldapara Elephant Safari & South Khayerbari
Track one-horned rhinos atop elephants through tall elephant grass. Visit South Khayerbari Leopard Rehab Center.
Day 4
Excursion: Buxa Tiger Reserve & Jayanti Riverbed
Walk the white pebble Jayanti riverbed on the Bhutan border. Trek to historic Buxa Fort ruins.
Day 5
Departure to Hasimara / NJP / Bagdogra
Morning birding around resort gardens before departure transfer.
On the route
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.
Good to know
- When are the parks open?
- Jaldapara and Gorumara are open September 16 to June 15 every year.