Alipurduar district

A Dooars district at the foot of the Himalayas, with the Jaldapara one-horned rhinos and the Totopara village on the Bhutan border as its main attractions.

Alipurduar district is located in the Dooars plains of northern West Bengal, bordering Bhutan to the north, with forests, rivers, and tea gardens spread across the foothills. Jaldapara National Park is famous for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, which can be explored by jeep or elephant safari, and visitors can also spot Asian elephants and various bird species. Totopara is a settlement of the indigenous Toto people, located close to the Bhutan border, suitable for learning about local culture. November to March offers the best climate, and the park is usually closed during the monsoon season. The transport gateways are Bagdogra Airport and the railway station in Alipurduar, followed by road travel.

Destinations

• Buxa & Jayanti
• Dooars & Gorumara

Itineraries

• Dooars Forests & One-Horned Rhino – Go on safaris in Gorumara and Jaldapara National Parks, connecting the scenic tea garden villages of Jhalong, Bindu, an…