North Bengal+ Dooars

sudeeptanusree

hi everybody!

we are reaching lepchajagat on 1st nov, will get down to mongpong and then spend 3 nights in dooars.

Can anybody have an idea about the temp in the above places?

Baritheke1

Hi all,

I want to go to Murti (Gorumara Reserve Forest) but know nothing about the route, lodging fascilities....in a nutsheel I only know the name and have heard the place is beutiful....So guys need some help form anyone in the forum who visited the place....

Regards,

Avik

asishdas

Hi Avik!

Journey : 1.Catch Kanchankanya Exp from Sealdah ETD Evening
2. Get down at Malbazar Junction (journey from NJP to Mal is heavenly..unforgetable!)
3. Take a cab from the Stn to go to Murthi Forest Bunglow - or go to Lataguri (Gateway to Garumara). There are plenty of private hotels or resorts. No advance booking is required if you avoid week end.
4. Accoommodation(my preference) : visit WBFDC's office at Wellington Square and book a room at their Murthi Forest Bunglow.
Excellent accommodation and people at the Bunglow will arrange vehicle, ticket and guide etc.

Besides Garumara, u can also visit Jaldhaka, Jaldapara etc. by road. The entire area is quite peaceful and u can plan for week's holiday.

Baritheke1

Hi Asish

Thanks a lot for the info...can you throw some light on an estimation of the expenses likely to be incurred and the ideal span of the holidays? Actually based on that I'll have to take leave from my office....

Thanks in advance

Regards

Avik

asishdas

Hi Avik!

U can plan for total 7 days including journey time. If you restrict your itenery to Garumara, Jaldhaka etc. as also Jaldapara, you need to stay at two places - (a) Murthi (stay at WBFDC Bunglow) and Madarihat (for Jaldapara wild life sanctuary, stay at Madarihat Tourist Lodge owned by WBTDC). If you are single visitor, you will need appox 1000/- per day, but if you are two or more, it will be around 800/ per day. Please remember this estimation is for budget purpose only..it may vary depending upon various factors and you should be prepared (carrying Credit or Debit Card etc.) for that. By the way. u are from Durgapur, which place? I started my career at Durgapur long back, spent my best years of life there at a place called Viswakarmanagar. I worked with DSP first and with MAMC later. Its a beutiful place, indeed!

Baritheke1

Hi Asish da

I am from bidhnanagar in Durgapur....to be very specific in Sec - 2A...but now am currently in Kolkata working in PwC for the last couple of years..The info. is very helpfull to me as now I have a platform to think and chalk out the plan...do you think its worthy to go to that place on bike initially??

Thanks once again.

Regards

Avik

asishdas

Great idea. But only if u r an expert biker! The roads in Dooars are generally good, but u have to roam around in the forest, where roads may be very primitive, you may have to cross dry river bed, where two wheeler may skid. Nevertheless, u can use Bike to reach your primary destinations. Thereafter, I suggest u use local transport and driver for exploring the Dooars. It seems to beu r young and I am impressed with your interest in off the beaten track like Dooars! But honestly speaking, I have travelled exentinsively through India, been to Dooars number of times, but Dooars never tires me. Go for it, it will not disappoint u!!!

Baritheke1

Hi Asish da
Actually I like biking rather than travelling in train or bus Is there any permit which I shall get from the concerned authority before going there?

Regards and Happy Dewali in advance....

Avik

asishdas

I think it is not necessay as long as u r travelling withing the State of WB. But, obviously, carry all required documents/papers etc. as usual.

Happy journey! Sball wait to read your travel tales at a later date. Bye!

shhsmadhatter

Hi

I have just returned from Gorumara NP trip.

The place is lovely, warm during day and cool during the nights.
We stayed at a private Resort at Lataguri, Gorumara Elephant Camp which I would recommend if any one wants to stay at Gorumara NP.

We also stayed at Chapramari Wilderness Camp beside river Murti.

Preferably opt for a local guide to do all the bookings for the trip.It becomes easier.

If anyone needs any info, I can help you out. I have the guide's number.

indracal

@shhsmadhatter: Great - do you mind sharing the same in the upcoming Kolkata meetup this Saturday?

For all others, please refer to the above link in case you want to join for the meetup!

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souvic23

i'm visiting dooars this december. i've already booked the things. (night halts and train tickets). my plan is as follows.

2 nights stay at rajabhatkhawa.
2 nights at buxaduar.
2 nights at rasikbill.

this is my first visit to dooars. so i'm not very sure of what all can i expect? what all are the places of interest that can be visited basing on the places as i have stated above? activity of interest also.

can anyone please suggest me a detailed itinerary for the same. also though i've already booked this particular place rasikbill, i'm not particularly sure whether its worth it on the first place ?? and that too 2 nights !! please help me on this. and as the booking situation right now is very crunch, any fast help will be more appreciated.

mamalluz

@souvic.. try booking at forest houses. they may be costly but are good value for money!!

souvic23

thanks man for the suggestion. i've already booked forest bunglows at buxa & rashikbill.
what i was asking is "is staying 2 days in rashikbill worth it" ??

also if u may suggest an itinerary for my trip i'll be deeply obliged.

souvic23

No one replied !!

Anyways i've got rid of our booking at Rashikbill, and instead booked a resort at Jayanti. Sounds good to me.