Elephant corridors, tea gardens and the white riverbed at Jayanti. This guide sets out what Dooars actually offers, what a trip
there costs, when to go, and how we run it — written from the routes we operate
ourselves rather than from a brochure.
Why Dooars is worth your leave
The Dooars is the doorway between the plains of Bengal and the Bhutan hills, and one of the most rewarding wildlife belts in eastern India. Tea garden, river, hill, jungle and the Bhutan border, all within a short radius. It is also our most requested student group destination.
What a trip costs
We run 2 itineraries here.
The lowest published rate is ₹ 8,549 per head. Every figure below is
per person and includes accommodation, the stated meal plan, private transport,
all sightseeing in the itinerary, and toll tax, parking and driver allowance.
| Package | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dooars Forest Trail | 4N / 5D | ₹ 8,549 |
| Dooars Student Group Tour | 2N / 3D | On Request |
A sample of the route
Taking Dooars Forest Trail as an example —
New Mal Junction → Murti (2N) → Chilapata (1N) → Jayanti (1N) → Alipurduar, picking up at New Mal Junction and dropping at Alipurduar:
- Day 1, New Mal Junction to Murti — Our representative meets you at New Mal Junction. A short, pleasant drive brings you to Murti, where the river runs beside your accommodation. Settle in and spend the evening by the water. Dinner and overnight at Murti.
- Day 2, Murti and the surrounding forest — A full day exploring the forest villages, tea gardens and viewpoints around Murti, with time set aside for the riverbed itself. All meals included; overnight at Murti.
- Day 3, Murti to Chilapata — After breakfast we move on to Chilapata, one of the densest stretches of forest in the Dooars and an important elephant corridor. Afternoon and evening at leisure inside the forest surroundings. Dinner and overnight at Chilapata.
- Day 4, Chilapata to Jayanti — Continue to Jayanti, set against the Bhutan hills beside its famous white riverbed. Spend the afternoon walking the riverbed and watching the light change on the hills. Dinner and overnight at Jayanti.
When to go
The window we recommend is October to April.
*Special offer price, reduced from ₹ 9,500 per head. Minimum 7 persons travelling together.
How we run it
Private vehicle throughout, never shared. Drivers who work these roads every
season. Accommodation we have stayed in ourselves. And a helpline that answers
at whatever hour you need it, on +91 7872349359.
Ready to go?
See every Dooars itinerary with full day-by-day details, inclusions and
current rates on our Dooars tour packages
page, or call and WhatsApp us on 7872349359.
What every Sanjhbati Tourism departure includes
Whichever route you choose, the following are part of the published rate and
never appear as a surprise on your final invoice:
- Accommodation in the hotel or homestay category you selected
- The stated meal plan — MAP for breakfast and dinner, AP for all meals
- A private vehicle for the whole itinerary, never shared with strangers
- Every sightseeing stop written into the day-by-day plan
- Toll tax, parking charges and driver allowance
- A 24-hour helpline, plus the direct number of your local representative
Common questions before booking
What is the difference between MAP and AP meal plans?
MAP covers daily breakfast and dinner. AP covers breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner. Our North Bengal, Dooars, Purulia and Sundarban departures usually run on AP, so you are never hunting for a restaurant after a long day out.
Do you book train or flight tickets?
Air and rail fare sit outside our package rates, but we are always glad to advise on the most convenient trains and flights from your departure city.
Can you customise an itinerary?
Yes, and we do it every week. Tell us your dates, the kind of stay you prefer and roughly what you would like to spend, and we build the route around that.
Planning your dates
Peak windows — the Pujas, December, and the Kashmir tulip season — fill six to
eight weeks ahead, and offbeat homestays have very few rooms between them. If your
dates are fixed, talk to us early. If they are flexible, tell us and we will
suggest the week that gives you the best weather and the best rate.
Talk to us
Sanjhbati Tourism has been arranging journeys across India since 2015, and is
MSME approved by the Government of India. Our founder and proprietor, Sajal Manna,
still takes calls himself. Whether you are travelling as a family, a couple, a
group of friends, a student batch or a corporate team, tell us what you have in
mind and we will build the route around it.
Call or WhatsApp +91 7872349359, write to
travel@sanjhbatitourism.com, or browse every live itinerary on our
tour packages page.
