Day 0
Overnight travel to NJP
Participants travel overnight to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Trips / Nature / Wildlife
Dooars wildlife experience
A three-day forest and wildlife journey through the Dooars combining guided safari, forest interpretation, riverside landscapes and slow exploration.
Duration3 days / 2 nightsDifficultyEasyRegionDooars, Jalpaiguri districtFrom₹8,499 per person
Journey overview
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Difficulty
Easy
Region
Dooars, Jalpaiguri district
Activity
Wildlife safari and forest exploration
Format
Friday night departure → Monday morning return
Best for
Families and first-time wildlife travellers
Dooars wildlife experience is designed as a forest and wildlife exploration journey rather than a traditional safari package.
The experience combines guided wildlife safaris, forest ecosystems, bird and animal observation, nature interpretation, riverside landscapes and photography into one immersive journey.
Unlike Jaldapara, where the focus is open Terai grasslands and rhino habitat, Dooars offers dense forests, rivers, rich biodiversity and multiple wildlife habitats, creating a balanced nature experience beyond wildlife sightings alone.
Journey highlights
What defines this journey.
01Guided wildlife safari through protected forests
02Learn about the ecosystems of the Dooars
03Explore the Murti riverside landscape
04Guided forest interpretation walk
05Bird and wildlife observation
06Sunset landscape photography experience
The Untrails itinerary
The route we operate, day by day.
Day 1
NJP → Lataguri or Murti
Arrive at NJP in the morning and transfer to Lataguri or Murti across 75 to 90 km and around 3 to 4 hours of driving. After check-in and lunch, begin with a forest orientation introducing the landscapes and biodiversity of the Dooars. Later, enjoy a riverside nature experience around the Murti river followed by local exploration. In the evening, visit a scenic viewpoint for a sunset landscape experience and receive a briefing for the next day's wildlife activities.
Day 2
Forest safari and interpretation
Begin early with a wildlife safari through one of the protected forest zones such as Gorumara National Park or Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary. Spend around 2 to 3 hours exploring the forest, spotting wildlife and photographing the landscape. Possible sightings include elephants, gaur, deer species, wild boar and birds depending on season. Continue in the afternoon with a guided forest interpretation walk, followed by additional bird and wildlife observation and either a second safari or another forest experience depending on availability.
Activities
- Morning safari through Gorumara or Chapramari
- Forest interpretation walk
- Bird and wildlife observation
- Second safari or additional forest experience
Day 3
Riverside walk → NJP
After breakfast, begin the final morning with a relaxed riverside exploration and short nature walk. Spend time appreciating the landscapes before departing for NJP. Travel time is around 3 to 4 hours. The journey concludes at NJP.
What's included
Every detail, handled.
From
₹8,499 per person
All meals, accommodation and safari included.
- NJP pickup and drop
- All transfers during the trip
- Two nights accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the journey
- Wildlife safari experience
- Forest interpretation walk
- Riverside nature experience
- Bird and wildlife observation
- Sunset landscape experience
- Local coordination
- Basic first aid support
Things to know
Before you set out.
Not included
Train tickets to and from NJP are not included in the journey cost.
Personal expenses
Any personal expenses during the trip are borne by travellers.
Additional safari permits
Additional safari permits are charged separately if an extra safari is added.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travellers.
Wildlife sightings
Sightings depend on season and forest conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Weather
Activities may change depending on weather and forest department permissions.
Ready when you are
Book this journey.
Reserve your place with us. We respond personally to every enquiry.
Optional experiences
Additional safari
Available at current forest department rates and subject to permit availability.
Dedicated wildlife photography departure
₹2,000 per person- ·Smaller group size
- ·Photography-focused timing
- ·Extended observation opportunities
Wildlife you may encounter
Species and birdlife of the region.
Asian elephant
One of the flagship mammals of the Dooars forests.
Gaur
India's largest wild bovine, frequently seen grazing near forest edges.
Sambar deer
Often spotted during morning and evening safari drives.
Barking deer
A shy forest species commonly found in dense vegetation.
Wild boar
Regularly seen throughout the forests of the Dooars.
Langur
Frequently observed in the forest canopy.
Hornbills
Large forest birds that play an important role in seed dispersal.
Kingfishers
Commonly found near rivers and wetlands.
Woodpeckers
Frequently heard and seen across forest trails.
Gallery
Fragments from the trail.
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