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'Dooars' - Scenic flood plains of North Bengal

The ‘Dooars‘ or ‘Duars‘ are the alluvial flood plains in eastern and northeastern India, and southern Bhutan (though I could suprisingly also penetrate the Nepal region enroute to Mirik region (that showed NEPAL – 0 Kms !!!) and catching International roaming charges notifications to the sudden shock of my husband !! 

The timeless ‘Duars’  lie south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas and the north of Brahmaputra River basin . The region is about 30 km wide and stretches over about 350 kms from the Teesta River in Weste Bengal to the Dhansiri River in Udalguri district of Assam . 

This place is ideal for eco-tourism, wild life safari’s , Tea plantations and breathtaking scenic experiences !

So we set out to discover this - 'Not so familiar' region forming the gateway to Bhutan from Kolkatta , starting our travel from Siliguri-Darjeeling-Pelling districts of West Bengal and Sikkim and moving Northwards towards Mirik - Gorumara- Jaldapara- Buxa-Samsingh-Suntalekhola-Jhalong-Bindu and Murti River bank !

Experience the Tiger Hill , known for its panoramic sunrise views over Mt Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest ! 4.30 am from Darjeeling
To watch the Kanchenjunga peaks illuminating uo to a divine force ; be at the view point by braving the chill @ 4 am . Sips of coffee, deep darkeness and deafnening stillness and silence as the world sleeps . After a testing 1 hour wait - a tiny drop emergences on the Right side sky line which gradually enlarges in size like a deep red ball of ruby taking birth from the 'womb' of its creator ( the SUN) ...and on the opposite side left the Kanchenjunga peaks become visible turning from Black-grey-pristine white !
Reach the Bindu in the Dooars ( a picturesque offbeat village in WB Kalimpong ).
The silence of the Buddhist monastries of Kalimpong and Darjeeling witll STILL YOU !
Trek in the jungle villages and meet with tribals in Jaldapara and Gorumara
An absolutely picture postcard palace nested near darjeeling - MIRIK
Take the Gorumara - JEEP SAFARI !!

Gorumara & Jaldapara (Dooars) - Jeep Safari

Darjeeling - Gate way to Kanchenjunga !

Happy Valley tea Estate , One of oldest tea estates
Experience the PINE FORESTS , Darjeeling
The Japanese Temple and Peace Pagodas (Darjeeling)
Gorumara Natural Reserve Safari

'Dooars' (Suntalekhola-Bindu-Murti -Jhaldaka basin); From Jaldapara stay ,a 2 Days trip

Early morning Village runs a must-do to see Tribal Cultures and living !!!
A dainty Bridge at the last village -Bindu of North West Bengal bordering Bhutan along the Jaldhaka River , in Kalimpong (WB)
Highly Reccomended for stay ....time it during New Years EVE !
Finding the 'self' if one really seeks to! - Overlooking the mighty Kanchenjungas

Kolkatta goes Frenzy 2.0 - Christmas Eve and New Years at Park Street !