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Duars region of northeastern
India
, at the foot of the west Assam Himalayas.Duar means gateway to
Bhutan
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It is in the border of Jalpaiguri and
Kochbihar. Siliguri is the gateway
to the Dooars .The Duars
valley, spreads over 4750 sq km of land covering both the districts of
Jalpaiguri and Coochbehar.
The
Dooars
Valley
is specially noted for its wild life sanctuaries, tea
gardens .Jaldapara, Gorumara and Chapramari- all the three reserve forests are in
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Places
of Tourist Interest
Gorumara Wildlife
Sanctuary
Gorumara
National Park
is located in the Dooars plains in
North Bengal, Comprising of 80 sq. kilometers including the upper Tondu
reserve and Chapramari wildlife sanctuary, Gorumara is unique for its
diversity.
Jaldapara
Wildlife Sanctuary
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This reserve forest was founded in 1941 mainly for the protection of
the great Indian rhinoceros.
Largest population of Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros is
found at Jaldapara.It also provides excellent habitat for the Royal
Bengal Tiger and other animals like Gaur, Leopard, Sambar, Chital, Hog
Deer, Barking deer etc.
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Samsing,
It is a nice place to enjoy
the beauty of nature. Turbulent rivers battling out of the steep gorges, the
vast stretches of forest cover, the undulating span of Tea Estates and the
panoramic grandeur of the Himalayas are only a few jewels that made the
British ground their roots deep into the heart of this land.
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The best time to visit :
The best time to visit is between Oct to March.
How To Get
There
| By Air |
The nearest airport is Bagdogra
connecting Kolkata,
Delhi
and Guwahati. |
| By Rail |
The nearest convenient rail Head is at statin
Siliguri , |
| Road |
Well connected to road. |
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West Bengal
