We visited Dooars in the summer
of 2012 and 2013 and can still visit two or three more times to explore the
main tourist destinations. It would be an understatement to say it has elements
of natural beauty and wildlife adventure. We love recalling memories of the
places and uncertainties.
I would advice anybody planning
to travel to Dooars to travel by Kanchankanya express, though it frequently
runs late, especially from Siliguri Junction to Alipurduar Jn. Pack a good tiffin
for the morning train journey. A good starting place can be Rajabhatkhawa
Jungle lodge. Although the services there are the worst in all the WBFDC
bunglows still the scenic beauty of the lodge and its surrounding is excellent.
From Alipurduar Jn you can hire a taxi to the lodge. One may prefer to have one
taxi hired for the entire tour. It might be a better idea to have lunch at small
restaurants nearby Alipurduar Jn before going to the lodge. In the afternoon
one may travel to the Jayanti Riverbed and leisurely stroll across the river. Stay
at rajabhatkhawa overnight. Next morning visit the Buxa fort. Be prepared to
walk uphill for a few kms. Return and have lunch. Visit rajabhatkhawa museum
after lunch and move on to Malangi tourist lodge. Next morning get up early to
go to Jaldapara. You can take an elephant safari, or a jeep safari (we preferred
to skip this as we had seen enough wildlife during our tour). The evening may
be spend by going to Chilapata forest (we saw a wild elephant herd in this
safari). Next morning leave for Phuntsholing (Bhutan). Visit the monasteries and
crocodile breeding centre. From here you can travel to Murti. Alternatively you
may prefer to have your lunch at Hasimara(Malongi Lodge) and then move on to Murti
This is the place I liked best and you may stay the rest of your vacation here.
Next day morning take a stroll in the Murti river bed, but be careful about
elephants, they arrive here quite frequently. The next jungle safari is Gorumara
in the afternoon. Wish you see the Rhinos and Bisons over here and pose a few
photos with them. Carry some warm garments with you as during the return
journey you may find it’s chilly. More?
Next day get up early and you can
travel to MongPong Tourist Lodge. It is another beautiful location. But don’t
wait. Take a taxi to (Mongpo and /or) Nam Thing, at Sitong, near Shelpu which is under
Kurseong Sub-division.You will go there via kalijhora and latpancher. This is the best place in
this tour. So if you want you can cut of a few destinations but don’t miss this
place. Next day stroll around the Mong pong lodge and take evening train back
from New Mal Jn.(again kanchankanya).
Booking of hotels: Book Hotels of
WBFDC lodges. Details on the website.
Taxi: Gaji bhai is good:
9232631364.
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