Day 1 : Reception at NJP railhead
/ Bagdogra airport. Drive to Mongpong (35 kms.), a quiet place on the bank of river Tista. The forest
rest house at Mongpong offers a panoramic view of Mahananda
Wild Life Sanctuary. Enjoy your break at Mongpong watching colourful
birds. A refreshing drive through tea gardens and forests takes
you to Samsing. Overnight
at Samsing / Sonthalekhola forest resort.
Day 2 : Morning optional trek to Mouchaki beat of Neora
valley national park for a magnificent bird eye view of the
vast plains of Dooars and Bhutan. Alternately you can simply take a quite stroll in the local Faribasti
- a picturesque small hill village and also to Suntalekhola. Evening
Drive to Bindu. Halt at Bindu.
Day 3: Morning drive to Jaldhaka,
Jhalong on Bhutan border. All the places are lesser-known-lower-hill-stations
and offer an unimaginable landscape and peace - the true essence
of Dooars. A drive to these areas in the monsoon in particular can
be a lifetime experience; as the rivers, streams, fountains greet
you with full enthusiasm. Drive to Lataguri. Overnight halt: Lataguri.
Day 4 - Visit Gorumara
forests in the morning. As you pass through the dense forests
you may come across of a leopard licking its paw on a tree or a
herd of elephants crossing your way. Watch out! After reaching the
main center of the park you will be taken to the much-awaited watchtower.
From the top of tower you will get a panoramic view of almost the
entire park and the vast grassland. The rhinos leisurely coming
to taste the salted soil below the tower, the gaurs or the Indian
bison grazing at the distant meadow, a spotted deer suddenly jumps
over a small stream and vanishes in the jungle, a flock of hornbill
flies away, the monkeys become very active all of a sudden, an elephant
trumpets nearby-the mood of the forest changes. Wait and be silent,
you are going to experience a priceless sight of a majestic Royal
Bengal Tiger, creeping out from a bush to drink water. Overnight
at - Lataguri.
Day 5 : Drive to Jaldapara via Chapramari
forests. Jaldapara is famous for its diverse collection of flora and fauna. Vast grassland
of Jaldapara holds the second largest population of Indian One-horned
Rhino in the world. Transfer to forest bungalow and move
around the adjoining forests in the evening. Overnight: Jaldapara.
Day 6: Morning starts with elephant safari inside the sanctuary
(optional). During the safari you will have ample time to watch
wild elephant, rhino, bison, deer and innumerable species of birds
in their natural habitat. After lunch drive to Siliguri / Bagdogra
/ NJP. Tour concludes. |