Sundarban: A paradise for Nature Lovers

Tourists are often found searching for the change from the busy schedules of their urban lives but in a sad note, they do not find leaves more than 2 to 3 days. For them, one of the best locations in West Bengal is the beautiful and dense forest of Sundarbans which is located at the southern part of the state near the Bay of Bengal.

Sundarban: The Natural beauty

The Largest Mangroves

A short trip to this forest can rejoice minds and hearts with the divine beauty of it. Sundarbans is actually a collective area of several islands near the estuary of the Bay of Bengal on which the largest Mangrove forest of the world is grown up. 

Sundarban: A Delta

The biggest delta is found here in this location. Tourists can find themselves lost from their reality and consciousness at the edge of the mighty Bay of Bengal.

The Co-Existence of Man and Wild

Sundarbans National Park is worldly famous for the presence of the beautiful and mystic Royal Bengal Tigers. It is one of the biggest habitats for the tigers on the planet where they share the place with human souls. They are worshipped as a god in some places of this forest. The beautiful co-existence of man and tiger has made this place more attractive to the tourists. 

Sundarban: A Village

Besides the Royal Bengal Tiger, The Sundarbans Tour is enriched with the views of other various animals like Fishing Cat, Common Otter, Estuarine Crocodile, Water Monitor Lizard, Oliver Ridley and many others. 

Sundarban: The Royal Bengal Tiger

It is also considered as the heaven for the bird lovers and bird watchers due to the presence of a huge amount of exotic migratory birds who intrudes in different seasons of the year.

How to Reach

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Entering to the largest mangrove of the world is not very difficult and can be easily accessed by roadways, railways and waterways according to the preferences of the tourists. Sundarbans Tour can be easily made within a short span of time. It is located just at 105 kilometres of distance from Kolkata and takes around 3 to 3.5 hours to reach with private cars by road. 

Sundarban: A Crocodile

A beautiful and frequent public transport facility has also made the connectivity stronger between Kolkata and Sundarbans. Tourists from other states and even from the other countries use the airways and fly directly to Dumdum Airport situated at Kolkata and then take the roadways.

  

There are several local trains from Sealdah South which takes the tourists to Canning every day. Canning is the nearest railway station before Sundarbans National Park. Tourists can also take the riverine ways over the delta of the sea from Namkhana and Jambudwip and reach to the destination.

What to Do

There are few watch towers like Sajinakhali Watch Tower, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Netidhopani Watch Tower, Dobanki Watch Tower, Kumirmara Watch Tower, Jhingamari Watch Tower and some others are built within the premises of this jungle to offer the tourists the jaw-dropping glances of the tigers along with some other animals. Bird Watchers and Bird Lovers are found spending hours with their cameras and binoculars in search of beautiful and exotic migratory birds mostly in the winter season.

Sundarban: Watch Tower

The Sundarbans Trips can be easily distinguished with the other trips in Bengal due to the rare combination of thrill with beauty and fear. Winter is recommended as the best season to visit Sundarbans for the tourists.

Kolkata: In the Amazing City of Joy

Kolkata: In the Amazing City of Joy. Kolkata tour is a great idea for any holiday season. This is a city that is a perfect paradise for a vacation if you want to enjoy and collect some nice memories. Not long back, an NGO named Janaagraha did research on the quality of life in different Indian cities. It estimated that Kolkata is the best city in India. This Bangalore-based NGO found in the study that Kolkata comes on the top as a good place to stay in. Kolkata is a city where the old and the new dwell in a symbiotic manner. 

ESPLANADE, THE HEART OF KOLKATA

It is also the city where literature finds its due dignity well-preserved. People discuss ways of life, the art of living and politics over tea at roadside tea stalls. It is just a part of their daily affairs. It is in Kolkata that all religions are celebrated with the same gusto. Views on games and culture as incomparable and invaluable. A Kolkata tour fills you such a rich experience that you would find yourself admiring the city in no time.

TRAM and TAXI

Kolkata still retains the vitality, dynamic quality, and exuberance of an ideal city. No wonder, it is called the City of Joy. Kolkata was the first capital of the British rule in India. The imperialistic vestiges of the now lost British times are quite visible in its buildings. You will see several administrative buildings now housed inside the colonial structures. There is no denying the fact that imperialism had a deep impact on the city's heritage. Yet, Kolkata has its own character and a set of traditions. Kolkata is a mix of diverse societies and religions.

The Heritage of Kumartuli, Kolkata

Bengalis, Chinese, Anglo-Indians, and the Parsi have made the city their homes. Christmas, Eid and Diwali are commended with the same energy as the Chinese New Year. This symbolizes the harmony of the city. The multicultural bonhomie is reflected in the cuisine, too. Mughlai, Chinese, Continental, Indian, Bengali -- you can find a great variety of food to savour. Performing arts constitute a noteworthy part of Kolkata's rich culture. Artists and dancers keep making the city proud. There are a significant number of theatres that organize direct plays every other day. Kolkata is home to the Bengali film industry, too.

Kolkata Loves Football 

Kolkata might seem old-fashioned to some visitors. Yet, taking a closer look, it is not difficult to realize the warmth of this enigmatic city. It exudes a rich portrait of the typical Indian way of life. Explore all the hues of Kolkata tourism during your visit to the city.

Attractions and popular places to see on Kolkata tour

Kolkata and the Howrah Bridge are the foremost association to form when you think of Kolkata. The historic and cinematic Howrah Station is one of the world's biggest railroad terminals. Howrah Bridge acts as the indispensable connecting link to Kolkata. Vidyasagar Setu, or the Hoogly Bridge, is another wonder here that strikes the mind. It is the world's third-biggest cable-suspended bridge. Watching the city horizon from here is an enjoyment in itself. This is how the City of Joy welcomes you. 

Boys are Playing

Another popular place to visit in Kolkata is the Victoria Memorial which was built to honour Queen Victoria. This historic building tosses a lofty light on the city's noteworthy past. Made of white marble, this Victoria Memorial spans across a vast area. It has a museum and a gallery to its credit. Victoria Memorial is a must-visit on the Kolkata tour. 

Victoria memorial

Spread over a large region, the Indian Museum was opened to visitors in 1878. It has more than three floors dedicated to Art, Anthropology, Topography, Archaeology, etc.

The Indian Museum (Jadughar), Kolkata

It is viewed as one of the best galleries. Botanical Gardens is the next thing to explore in Kolkata. Founded in 1786, the Botanical Gardens add a different shade of beauty and splendour to the city. Explore the rich flora and fauna offered at this place and do not miss to check out the 200-year old Banyan Tree. You can explore a great variety of uncommon trees and plants from China, Nepal, Brazil, Penang, Java, and Sumatra.

Botanical Garden, Kolkata

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a popular religious site. It is situated close to the Vivekananda Bridge on the banks of the sacred Ganges. This historic temple is the worship place of Goddess Kali. It is viewed as a place of absolute spiritual importance for the Hindus. 

Dakshineswar Temple, Kolkata

The uniqueness of this temple lies in its design. It has 12 different sections devoted to Lord Shiva. The sections encompass the primary Kali shrine. The temple is also famous because it is said that Ramakrishna Paramahamsa attained his profound vision here.

Staying in the Kolkata

Kolkata has all sorts of accommodations to offer to the visitors. From five star hotels to mid-range and budget hotels, you can find the type of accommodation that suits you. You can also check out the guesthouses and the tourist lodges for a dirt-cheap stay.

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Feasting in Kolkata

In Kolkata, you must not miss the taste of the true Bengali food. Taking a food walk on your Kolkata tour, you can appreciate some extraordinary Bengali delights at famous eateries like Oh! Calcutta and Bhojohori Manna. Both these eateries have some expertise in Bengali cooking. Try the zesty prawn curry and the delicious fish curry cooked in mustard, and the vegetables cooked in Bengali style. 

Phuchka & Misthi Dahi

Besides all this, you must know that no Bengali dinner is finished without the conventional Bengali desserts. The must-try assortments to mention are mishti doi, Sandesh, and Rosogulla. Some places to devour on these Bengali desserts are K.C. Das, Bhim Nag, Ganguram, and Mouchak. Ask the locals for the addresses and they would tell you instantly!

Shopping in Kolkata

Kolkata is a customer's heaven and shopping here can be a mood-lifter if you know how to bargain hard. From chic boutiques and nice shopping centres to roadside markets and small bazaars, Kolkata has it all to a shopper's delight. New Market in Central Kolkata is one of the best shopping destinations in Kolkata. 

Saree Shopping

A legacy precedes the reputation of this place. This place offers almost everything under the sun. While the outdoors have been spruced up to give it a normal British gothic look, the indoors are a bit modest. The clock tower keeps ringing to remind you exactly how quick the time appears to fly around here. This zone becomes a crowded place during Durga Puja, Christmas, and New Year. Around these times, it changes from shopping heaven to a carnival. Gariahat is the best bargain market in Kolkata.

This is where you can locate a mixed variety of stuff, from garments to household articles, artworks, old books, and jewellery.

 

A visit to Chinatown in Kolkata is definitely an interesting affair. The ethnic Chinese who moved to Kolkata in the past set up tanneries in Tangra, on the eastern side of the city. Given the density of Chinese populace here, this zone is known as Chinatown. The greater part of the families have now shut down their tanneries and have set up eateries serving true Chinese delicacies. 

China Town, Kolkata: A little bit of Beijing

Beijing, Kim Ling, and Golden Joy are some famed eateries here. Get to eat scrumptious Chinese dishes and enjoy this unique aspect of Kolkata trip to the fullest.

 

You can reach Kolkata by air. Kolkata airport is a bustling hub of flyers. You can see many flights taking off to different places across the country and the world. And also Howrah, Sealdah, Kolkata railway station are the main railway station to come and visit Kolkata.

DOOARS TRIP

***Dooars***04 Nights / 05 Days

****A SHORT TRIP  (04 nights / 05 days) OF THE DOOARS**** 

If you have only 05 days to visit Dooars. You can and make a short trip of the Dooars. You can start your trip from NJP (New Jalpaiguri Railway Station) / Bagdogra airport. From your starting point, you will see many cars, prepaid cab booth. You will go and talk with them for your trip. Otherwise, if you know any reliable tour organizer, you can book a car, hotel/resort in advance for your trip.

Ist Day of Your Trip:- The car would take you through the elephant corridor and dense parts of Baikunthpur Forest and cross River Teesta to halt at Gajoldoba Reservoir, where you would find migratory birds from Central Asia in winter. This reservoir watered by a barrage on River Teesta is a birdwatcher’s paradise and you can even take short boat trips to get close to the birds. Reach Lataguri / Murti by lunchtime. 

(You can take Gorumara Forest jeep safari in the evening or the next day morning). If you will not take Gorumara Forest Jeep Safari in the evening, you can go to MEDLA Watchtower which is located at Kalipur near Ramsay on the eastern fringe of Gorumara National Park. There are unique Bullock cart driven forest safari available here. Overnight at Lataguri / Murti.

02nd day of your trip:-  You can take Gorumara Forest jeep safari this morning if you have not taken jeep safari the previous day. After breakfast at the resort, leave for Samsing which is a small hill village and tourist spot in the Matiali, Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal situated at an elevation of 3000ft in the foothills in between Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling districts border. It is known for its beautiful landscape with green tea garden sceneries, hills and forests. On a clear day, the snow-clad mountains of Bhutan are also visible from this place. It lies 18 km from the Neora Valley National Park. 

04th day of your trip:- Take a nature walk in the fringes of  Neora Valley and enjoy a walk on the hanging bridge of Suntaleykhola. Leave samsing village and reach Jaldapara National park (Jaldapara National Park is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. Today, it has the largest population of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros in the state, an animal threatened with extinction, and is a Habitat management area. The nearby Chilapata Forests is an elephant corridor between Jaldapara and Buxa Tiger Reserve nearby is the Gorumara National Park, known for its population of Indian rhinoceros.)via Nagrakata, You Can visit Totopara Tribal Village, South Khaerbari Animal rehabilitation centre.  You can take Jaldapara Forest jeep safari in the evening or the next day morning. Overnight at Salkumar / Natunpara or Madarihat.

05th day of your trip:-  You can take Buxa Tiger Reserve jeep safari this morning. 

Jayanti Riverved

After breakfast proceeds for New Alipurduar Railway Junction Via Jayanti riverside.

Doars trip

DOOARS TRIP.

Dooars Sightseeing (West Bengal)

• EAST DOOARS

1. Chilapata
2. Jayanti
3. Madarihat
4. Natunpara
5. Raimatang
6. Rajabhatkhawa
7. Salkumar
8. Sikiajhora

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Best Place to Visit Lataguri

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• WEST DOOARS

1. Jhalong
2. Bindu
3. Lataguri
4. Murti

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Rockey Island

• HILLS OF DOOARS
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1. Dalgaon
2. Kumai
3. Paren
4. Rocky Island
5. Samsing
6. Sultanekhola

A SHORT TRIP OF THE DOOARS (WESTERN PART)

If you have only 03 days to visit Dooars. You can and make a short trip of the western part of Dooars. You can start your trip from NJP (New Jalpaiguri Railway Station) / Bagdogra airport. From your starting point, you will see many cars, prepaid cab booth. You will go and talk with them for your trip. Otherwise, if you know any reliable tour organizer, you can book a car, hotel/resort in advance for your trip.

The car would take you through the elephant corridor and dense parts of Baikunthpur Forest and cross River Teesta to halt at Gajoldoba Reservoir, where you would find migratory birds from Central Asia in winter. This reservoir watered by a barrage on River Teesta is a birdwatcher’s paradise and you can even take short boat trips to get close to the birds. Reach Lataguri / Murti by lunchtime. 

(You can take Gorumara Forest jeep safari in the evening or the next day morning). If you will not take Gorumara Forest Jeep Safari in the evening, you can go to MEDLA Watchtower which is located at Kalipur near Ramsay on the eastern fringe of Gorumara National Park. There are unique Bullock cart driven forest safari available here. Overnight at Lataguri / Murti.

02nd day of your trip You can take Gorumara Forest jeep safari this morning if you have not taken jeep safari the previous day. After breakfast at the resort, leave for Samsing which is a small hill village and tourist spot in the Matiali, Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal situated at an elevation of 3000ft in the foothills in between Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling districts border. It is known for its beautiful landscape with green tea garden sceneries, hills and forests. On a clear day, the snow-clad mountains of Bhutan are also visible from this place. It lies 18 km from the Neora Valley National Park. 

A Land Blessed with Nature's Bounty

On the way sightseeing at Jhallong which is surrounded by the thickly wooded forest and the astounding hills of Bhutan in the backdrop, this place is undoubtedly a paradise for nature lovers. This hill station is situated near Indo-Bhutan border on the banks of the jaldhaka river. On the way to Bindu Jaldhaka Hydro Electricity Project on the Jaldhaka River is a major attraction in this are. Bird lover can enjoy a varied collection of hill birds as well as migratory waterfowl here. You can take your lunch in front of Jaldhaka river bed.

Jaldhaka River from Jhalong

 Then you proceed for Bindu which is the last village on the Indian side bordering Bhutan. It is known for its landscape with Jaldhaka River, hills and forests. There is a conjunction of three streams at Bindu. The three streams are known as Bindu Khola, Dudh Pokhri and Jaldhaka that originates from the Kupup lake, a small glacial lake in Sikkim. The combined streams meet at Bindu to form the Jaldhaka River. 

There is a dam known as Bindu Dam over the Jaldhaka river which is used for controlling water supply to the Jaldhaka Hydel Project at Jhalong and acts as a bridge for crossing over to Bhutan.

Bindu Dam

After the visit Bindu Dam, you will go to Rocky Island which is a hill station of Dooars and a small village in Samsing. Rocky Island surrounded by the hills along with the Murti River, enhances the beauty of the place. A small piece of land blessed with scenic beauty is a complete peace to the soul and eyes.

After the visit all natures you can stay at night at Samsing

Feel the sound of Nature at Suntalekhola

I hope that you all can visit Dooars and I want that everyone must explore nature. And last but not least the thick forest canopy hardly allows any sunlight to enter and even at noon this place is dark like evening. And in this darkness lurks the animals. Enjoy safely!

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Rockey Island, Samsing

Last day of your trip you Take a nature walk in the fringes of Neora Valley and enjoy a walk on the hanging bridge of Suntaleykhola. Leave Samsing for NJP / Bagdogra via the forests of Chalsa, tea gardens of Malbazar, Sevoke Kali Mandir and Coronation Bridge.

. Overnight at Samsing.

DOOARS Part 01.

DOOARS PART 01.

The Dooars are the alluvial floodplains in northeastern India that lie south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas and north of the Brahmaputra River basin. This region is about 30 km (19 miles) wide and stretches over about 350 km (220 miles) from the Teesta River in West Bengal to the Dhansiri River in Assam. The region forms the gateway to Bhutan. It is part of the Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands ecoregion.

There are 18 passages or gateways between the hills in Bhutan and the plains in India. This region is divided by the Sankosh River into Eastern and Western Dooars, consisting of an area of 880 km² (340 sq mi). The Western Dooars are also known as the Bengal Dooars, and the Eastern Dooars also as the Assam Dooars. Dooars is analogous with the Terai in northern India and southern Nepal.

GROUP OF ELEPHANTS

GEOGRAPHY OF DOOARS

The Dooars region constitutes the plains of Darjeeling District, the whole of Jalpaiguri district and Alipurduar district and the upper region of Cooch Behar district in West Bengal and the districts of Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Goalpara and Bongaigaon in the state of Assam.

ALTITUDE

The altitude of the Dooars area ranges from 90 to 1,750 m. Innumerable streams and rivers flow through these fertile plains from the mountains of Bhutan. In Assam, the major rivers are the Brahmaputra and Manas. In northern West Bengal, the major river is the Teesta besides many others like the Jaldhaka, Murti, Torsha, Sankosh, Dyna, Karatoya, Raidak, and Kalchini rivers, among others.

Climate

The average rainfall of the area is about 3,500 mm. Monsoon generally starts from the middle of May and continues until the end of September. Winters are cold with foggy mornings and nights. Summer is mild and constitutes a very short period of the year.

MAJOR CITIES AND TOWNS

The Dooars is a large region and is dotted with many towns and cities. The largest cities in the whole region stretching from the Darjeeling foothills to the Arunachal Pradesh foothills is Siliguri and Jalpaiguri, which both partly lie in the Terai region rather the Dooars, geographically. These northern Bengal cities are well connected with the rest of the country by road, air and railway and are the business hub of the region.

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The other major cities are Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Goalpara, Barpeta and Dhubri in Assam. Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, Dhupguri, Malbazar, Mainaguri and Birpara are the major cities of the Dooars in West Bengal and Kishanganj in Bihar. Also, the commercial capital of Bhutan, Phuentsholing, near Jaigaon, can be considered a part of this region.

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