Why is Dooars famous?
Dooars is the gateway to the hill stations of North Bengal and Bhutan. Famous for its tea gardens, forests and the River Teesta, it is ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. The region is known for its wildlife sanctuaries where one can spot herds of deer, one-horned rhinos, elephants, guars and reptiles.
Can I visit Dooars now?
Dooars in Monsoon (July – September) The season is, therefore, not advisable to the tourists as exploring and sightseeing becomes inconvenient. Also, this time of the year is the breeding season, so most of the sanctuaries remain closed, especially between mid-June and mid-September.
Why is it called Dooars?
The name of Dooars came from the word ‘duar’ meaning door in the local languages. It is named so because this area serves a purpose of a gateway between India and Bhutan with 18 passages connecting these two countries.
What is Dooars in West Bengal?
The West Bengal Duars were ceded to the British by Bhutan in 1863. They constitute a lowland forest belt along the junction between the foothills of the Himalayas to the north and the North Bengal Plain region of the Lower Ganges (Ganga) Plain to the south.
When did Jalpaiguri district change its name to Western Dooars?
The area was divided into two parts: the eastern part was merged with Goalpara district in Assam and the western part was turned into a new district named Western Dooars. Again in the year 1869, the name was changed to Jalpaiguri District.
What to know before you go to Jalpaiguri?
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Which is the largest city in the Dooars region?
The Dooars is a large region and is dotted with many towns and cities. The largest city(ies) 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.
Where to stay for Durga Puja in Dooars?
This Durga Puja we thought of spending few days in Dooars (the doorway of the Himalayas).This was a much needed holiday after lockdown. In Dooars we stayed at Tilabari tourist lodge for three nights and in Murti tourist lodge for two nights. Both these resorts are maintained well by West Bengal Tourist Development Corporation.
