Jalpaiguri Visit
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Today you check out from Madarihat / Jaldapara and head towards Jalpaiguri. (Doing this is necessary because it saves time for people who have to take a flight or train the next day for their return journey.)
Jalpaiguri is 100 km from Jaldapara and takes close to 2 hours. You must book your hotel in Lataguri. Lataguri is the entry point of Gorumara National Park and getting your tickets for safaris is much easier.
Gorumara National Park
01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Gorumara National Park is the most popular jungle safari in north Bengal. Hence it has to be in your itinerary.
Safaris take place in 4 shifts – 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening
Morning Timings: 06:00 AM – 07:30 AM & 08:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Evening Timings: 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM & 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Book your slot for 2:00 – 3:30 slot and for that you need to the get the permit between 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM for the ticket counters in Lataguri.
Prices of the safaris will depend on the areas you are willing to explore.
Also read: Dooars Full Itinerary
Teesta River Barrage
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Teesta River Barrage has become a popular tourist attraction in the region due to the fact that you get a soothing and mesmerizing view of the sunset and the golden peak of Kangchenjunga. There are a few roadside stalls for you to indulge in some local street food.
This will bring an end to your adventurous trip of Dooars!