Dooars
Dooars jungle homestays: Gorumara, Jaldapara and Buxa
Tea gardens, rivers and forests with rhinos and elephants. Where to base yourself in the Dooars, and when the parks are open.
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Homestays in Dooars
The floodplains at the foot of the hills: tea gardens, rivers and the forests of Gorumara, Chapramari and Jaldapara, home to one-horned rhinos, elephants and bison. Jungle homestays here pair safaris with village food.
Dooars has 237 family-run homestays on TripToPahar. Compare photos, rooms, prices and guest reviews for each one. Then call the host to book directly. TripToPahar charges travelers no booking fees, and homestays marked Verified have been checked by our team.
About the destination
Why visit Dooars?
The floodplains at the foot of the hills: tea gardens, rivers and the forests of Gorumara, Chapramari and Jaldapara, home to one-horned rhinos, elephants and bison. Jungle homestays here pair safaris with village food.
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When is the best time to visit?
October to May. The national parks close from mid-June to mid-September for the monsoon.
How do you reach Dooars?
Lataguri is about 2 hours from Siliguri or NJP; Jaldapara (Madarihat) about 3.5 hours. New Mal Junction and Hasimara stations are closer by train.
Questions about homestays in Dooars
How many homestays are there in Dooars?
TripToPahar lists 237 family-run homestays in Dooars. Each listing shows photos, rooms, prices and guest reviews. You can filter by price, property type, amenities and number of guests.
How do I book a homestay in Dooars?
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Which places in Dooars have the most homestays?
Chalsa (69), Lataguri (48), Jaldapara (39), Jalpaiguri (26), Alipurduar (21) have the most homestays. Open a place to compare its homestays, or filter the list by price and amenities.
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