The area around Gajoldoba is a nice place that attract tourist.

The reservoir, surrounded by

the dense forests, invites a large collection of migratory birds, specially during the winter.
The Gajoldoba barrage in itself is an attractive place to spend some leisurely time on the spur
with a binocular. One can take a ride with family and friend, in the local fisherman’s boat in
the river Teesta, The Baikunthapur forests is also home to a number of wildlife variety.
Actually Gajoldoba is a small village. There is no regular commercially available tourist
accommodation or good resort. A few budget tourist accommodations have started sprouting
here and there. In near future, as Gajoldoba Mega Tourism Hub takes shape, there may not be
any dearth of tourist accommodation here.

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Gajoldoba
A small village on the western side of the roaring Teesta River, Gajoldoba located 10km from
Siliguri close to Baikunthapur forest is famous for its dam on Teesta basin. Gajoldoba is in
the western south of the Himalayan foothills, between the Mahananda River to the west and
Teesta River to the east. Gajoldoba is still an unknown destination for many tourists and a
mega tourism project promise to turn Gajoldoba into a hot tourist destination in the near
future.

Gajoldoba is famous for its first reservoir built on the Teesta basin for irrigational purpose.
The store frame is surrounded by the Baikunthapur forest a Terai forest region in the South
Himalayan foothills home of the pachyderm creating the perfect ambiance for flourishing
avifauna making Gajoldoba a paradise for birders. Many migratory birds are also lured by the
reservoir from Ladakh and Central Asia like Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Bar-headed
Goose, Greylag Goose, Lesser Whistling Duck, Ruddy Shelduck, Common Shelduck, Cotton
Teal, Tufted Duck, Common Teal, Eurasian Wigeon, Spot-billed Duck, Mallard, Great
Cormorant, Indian Cormorant, Little Cormorant, Indian Pond Heron, Grey Heron, Purple
Heron, Northern Lapwing, River Lapwing, Grey-headed Lapwing, Little Ringed Plover, and
many more. There is a feeble about the Baikunthapur forest saying Lord Krishna went into
hiding in this forest with his principal wife and queen Rukmini due to which ISKON chose
nearby Siliguri as the site for the biggest Krishna Centre in the Northeast. Visitors can enjoy
the sound of chirping bird while taking a slow boat ride with the local fishermen along the
River Teesta and be spell bound by the alluring sound of flowing river along with spotting
some migratory birds with the backdrop view of the Baikunthapur forest. The ideal time to
relish the surreal beauty of Gajoldoba is during winter when the water current is not too
dangerous and migratory birds and wild animals of Baikunthapur forest are easy to spot along
with the soothing weather.

Gajoldoba is a destination less trodden by the travelers and described as the unexplored
destination of the Dooars region. Surrounded by the dense forest along the roaring River
Teesta Gajoldoba is sure to astonish any nature lover’s heart with the enticing chirping of
different bird along with the mesmerizing view of the Terai forest.

https://northbengalguide.com/gajoldoba

It takes 13 minutes to travel from Siliguri to Gajol Doba. Approximate driving distance between
Siliguri and Gajol Doba is 11 kms or 6.8 miles or 5.9 nautical miles .
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Origin Siliguri, West Bengal, India

Destination Gajol Doba Road, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Driving Distance 10 kms or 6.2 miles or 5.4 nautical miles
Driving Time 12 minutes

It takes 12 minutes to travel from Siliguri to Gajol Doba Road. Approximate driving
distance between Siliguri and Gajol Doba Road is 10 kms or 6.2 miles or 5.4 nautical
miles . Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car.

On the table above you can see driving distance in various units namely kilo metres, miles
and nautical miles.

1 Mile is about 1609 metres. 1 Nautical Mile is exactly 1852 metres.

You can view the route map below. Click and zoom on the map to understand the route better
and plan better for your trip.

As Gajoldoba is very near to the Dooars, Terai and the Hills region, that is why Gajoldoba recieves
wide varieties of guests those travels from far distances in the winter.

Through in the winter, the volume of water of Teesta, becomes very narrow, one can easily step into
the water and can stand easily on the river and can easily take photographs of these birds, the river
beds are clearly visible. Other species includes Tundra Bin Goose, these birds come very rarely,
sometimes it is seen that Tundra Bean Goose travels with species, like Ruddy Shelduck. At
Gajoldoba, there is a bridge near the barrage, though no one is allowed to go near the bridge, but
near the barrage one can find many other species of birds.

Gajoldoba, one of the unique paradise of migratory birds located in North Bengal. From New
Jalpaiguri railway station, by hired cars it takes around 45 minutes to reach Gajoldoba (25
kilometers). The path to Gajoldoba is amazing; the route is through the dense greeneries of
Baikunthapur forest. To the far a small part of the Himalayan Mountains are visible. If any takes the
way to Gajoldoba from Jalpaiguri, then it takes around 1 hour. Baikunthapur forest region in the
western part of the Dooars surrounds part of Gajoldoba. It is in the western south of the Himalayan
foothills, between the Mahananda River to the west and Teesta River to the east. Literally Gajoldoba
is a paradise for bird watchers.

Gajoldoba is around 30km from Siliguri.

So far, around three companies have taken land on the site to build resorts. The tourism
department is also planning some infrastructure on the site on its own.

"Our department and the state government as a whole are giving impetus to the project as it is
the largest tourism plan in the state. All basic infrastructure are ready," said tourism minister
Gautam Deb.
That the state is focussing on the site was evident as recently, a delegation of Indian and
foreign tour operators were brought to the site and apprised of the project.

The department wants NGOs, which are expert in conducting such activities, to be assigned
with the task of preparing a comprehensive plan to run such facilities and explore options to
engage local youths.

"All such activities can be conducted throughout the year. These would be added attractions
for tourists visiting 'Bhorer Alo' and can increase the footfall of tourists without disturbing
the natural ecosystem," said an official.

The department has also planned a road that would connect it with the Bengal Safari Park,
located off NH31, and on Siliguri outskirts.

https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/tenders-for-gajoldoba-tour-plan-210949

Winter home of migratory birds

Gajoldoba is a small village beside river Teesta and very close to the Baikunthapur forest .
This is just 22 Km away from Siliguri. Dam on river Teesta created by irrigation department
of stated . Dam has created large upstream of Teesta river which have become winter home
of migratory birds. The reservoir, surrounded by the dense forests, invites migratory birds,
from November to March.

This is ideal place for bird watchers. Bird watchers hire local fisherman’s boat

who helps bird watchers to watch and taking photographs . Mother Nature is different here.
Boating on Teesta River and view of Mt Kanchenjunga and its reflection on Teesta River are
spectacular and very amazing.
Red-creasted Pochard, Tufted Duck, Ferruginous Duck, Common Pochard, Little Greebe,
Ruddy Shelduck , Gadwall , Eurasian Wigeon , Ferruginous Pochard , Great Thick-knee
make their breeding and wintering ground here. This

migration carries high costs of predation and mortality including from hunting by humans .
Accommodation : It is still problem at Gajoldoba . At present there is no accommodation or
home stay at Gajoldoba . It will wise ,if anybody make the trip from Siliguri

http://hillsdooars.com/index.php/tourist-hub-gajoldoba

General Information
on Dooars
The Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Tiger Reserve provide a home for a
number of wild animals that include Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Rhinoceros, Indian
Bison, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Redpanda, Sambar, Cheetal, Hog-deer,
Barking deer, Wild Boar, Common Langur and Rhesus Monkeys. Bird life also
abounds and some of the last remaining water bodies harbor a large population of
local migratory birds during the winter months.
This mixed dry deciduous forest land dotted with grasslands, harbors the largest
diversity of mega fauna in West Bengal. Two major areas - Jaldapara Wildlife
Sanctuary and Gorumara National Park are home to the Great Indian one horned
rhinoceros, apart from other animals. After reaching an all-time low in the
 mid-seventies, the population has
now bounced back and the rhinos
are kept under constant
surveillance. Buxa Tiger Reserve is
home to the majestic Bengal Tigers.
Other forests are Mahananda
Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari
Wildlife Sanctuary, Neora Valley
National Park, Singalila National
Park (though last two are alpine
forest not in the Dooars area but
nearby).
Where to stay :
Forest lodges at Sukna, Samsing, Chapramari,
Garumara, Hollong, Nilpara and Jayanti, Bardabri.
Buxa, Raimatang, Shilbanglow, South Raidak,
Bhutanghat. Also tourist lodges at Malbazar and
Madarihat.

The most convenient way to book your

accommodation is through Mr. Biswyapriya
Rahut, Thirdeye,Babupara, Jalpaiguri-735101,
West Bengal, India ( Tel : 91-9434010497 ) - you
can also contact him at :
bishwapriyarahut@rediffmail.com

Another way is to contact : Help Tourism, Malati

Bhavan (2-nd floor), 143, Hill Cart Road, Siliguri -
1, West Bengal, India (Tel : 91-353-535893) Or
Help Tourism, Sadananda Kuthi, (opp. Indian
Overseas Bank), 67/A, Kali Temple Road, Calcutta
- 26 (Tel : 91-33-4661324)
The sun and the trees always play a hide and
seek in the jungles of Dooars
 How to get there ( Approach & Access ) :

Siliguri, in the foothills of the Himalayas, is most convenient entry point to Dooars. Siliguri is well
connected by air, rail and road with the rest of India. There are regular flights between Bagdogra
(Siliguri) - New Delhi and Bagdogra - Dumdum (Calcutta). Check the timing with Indian Airlines and
Jet Airways. If you want to come by train, you have to get down at New Jalpaiguri station (Siliguri).
Numbers of train connect it with New Delhi and Sealdah (Calcutta). From New Delhi some good
trains are Rajdhani Exp. (2436/2424), North-East Exp. (5622), Mahananda Exp. (4084) etc. and
from Sealdah, the trains are Darjeeling Mail (3143), Teesta-Torsha Exp. (3141), Kanchenjunga Exp.
(5657) etc and from Hpwrah Kamrup Exp. (5959),. Check the timing with Indian Railways. Luxury
bus service also connects Siliguri with Calcutta.

Broadgauge and metregauge rail service connects most parts of the Dooars with Siliguri. Gorumara
and Chapramari visitors may stop at Malbazar. One recommended journey is the metregauge train
for Alipurduar (one passenger in the morning and the other Intercity Express in the afternoon) from
New Jalpaiguri / Siliguri Junction which passes through three wildlife sanctuaries. Jaldapara visitors
can get down at Madarihat station . Buxa Tiger Reserve visitors should reach at Alipurduar.
Mahananda wildlife sanctuary and Singalila National Park visitors can start their journey from
Siliguri itself. Picturesque roads lay lazily through the jungles to make you reach your dream spots.

Note :

 Best season is between October to May ·

 Though you will find excellent cooks in every forest bungalow, you have to take your ration
in case of night staying (except Malbazar Tourist Lodge and Hollong Forest Bungalow) ·
 Do not travel at night in the jungl

http://www.geocities.ws/dooars_jungles/gen_info.htm

Siliguri Tourism

The gateway to the North East India, Siliguri is located in West Bengal in India. Siliguri is beautifully
tucked in between the north Eastern Himalayas and the Dooar region of West Bengal.

This city serves as the base for exploring the other places of tourist attraction like Darjeeling,
Kalimpong, Dooars, Gangtok and many more. If you want to sweep away off your feet by the
breathtaking views of nature, then travel Siliguri.
One of the key cities in northern West Bengal, Siliguri is a sprawling urban settlement. Although the
city is a fast developing modern one with little tourist attraction in it, people travel to Siliguri since it
serves as a base to explore Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Dooars region in West Bengal as well as
Gangtok and other places in Sikkim. Siliguri is also a good place for Shopping or accommodation at
the beginning or the end of a tour to this region.

How to Reach Siliguri

Strategically located on the northern part of West Bengal, Siliguri is one of the main cities in the
state. Siliguri serves as the communication hub for northeastern states of India.

As a key trade center, the city is equipped with a well develop transport network of air, road and rail.
If you need to travel to cities like Darjeeling, Kalimpong in West Bengal and Gangtok in Sikkim,
Siliguri serves as the entry point for the same.

By Air

The city has a domestic airport in Bagdogra, which is around 17 km away from the city center. The
Bagdogra Airport is connected by regular flights to Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati.

Several private and public airlines service the airport. There is also an aerodrome located here which
provides regular helicopter flights to Gangtok, Sikkim.

By Train

Siliguri has three important railway stations; Siliguri Town, Siliguri Junction and New Jalpaiguri
Junction. The New Jalpaiguri railway station is at present the most important station in the region. It
links to major to every major railhead in the country.

By Road

Siliguri is an important trade center and much of a gateway to the exotic north east of India. An
extensive road network connects Siliguri to Kolkata, which is in turn linked to the rest of the country.
Siliguri is also connected to Indian state Gangtok and countries Nepal and Bhutan by road. The
National Highway 31, 31A, 31D and 55 connects Siliguri with neighbouring cities and states.

The Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Terminus is the main stop for most private and state-owned buses.
The Royal Government of Bhutan also operates bus services from Siliguri to its border town of
Phuentsholing.

Shared jeeps also connect the city with its neighboring hill towns like Darjeeling, Kalimpong,
Gangtok, Kurseong, etc. The Sikkim Government also operates buses to various destinations of
Sikkim from the Sikkim nationalized transport bus station.

Distance to Siliguri
  From delhi - 1484 KM
 From mumbai - 2271 KM
 From guwahati - 475 KM
 From kolkata - 606 KM

Siliguri Distance Chart

Shopping in Siliguri

Siliguri is not a tourist destination, but being a modern city and an important trade center, it offers
excellent opportunity for shopping in Siliguri.

With an airport, railway station and excellent road network, the city serves as a major business hub
for northeastern Indian states and countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Traditional handicrafts
from these areas get together in the city for trading and these make for wonderful shopping in
Siliguri.

Darjeeling tea is the most popular item for those who go for shopping in Siliguri. Darjeeling tea is
arguably the best in the world and famous for its superb flavor. Siliguri is of course a good place to
buy authentic Darjeeling tea.

You may also choose to buy woolen garments from Tibet and Bhutan while shopping in Siliguri. You
would come across the Tibetans and Bhutanese with assorted woolen garments virtually anywhere
in the city.

You may also pick up some handicrafts from Sikkim and antics while shopping in Siliguri which serve
as great souvenirs or give-away to friends and relatives.

Northeast Himalayan region having rich forestlands is a good source of wood. And traditionally the
communities of this region are skilled in woodcraft. You may also choose to shop furniture, utilities
and objets d'art in Siliguri, which is the main trading center for these things.

With a number shopping joints at Hill Cart Road and Sevoke Road, swanky malls and variety of
roadside stalls there are several options for shopping in Siliguri.

Siliguri also has a market where electronic goods are almost a steal. If you share a love for gadgets,
hang out at Hong Kong market, as it is popularly called.

Places to Visit in Siliguri

 Kanchanjunga Stadium
 Hong Kong Market
  Jaldapara
 Garumara
 Coochbehar
 Mirik
 Kalijhora
 Mahananda Weir Sukna

https://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/westbengal/siliguri-tourist-map.html

Location of Siliguri
Located in West Bengal, Siliguri is situated in the plains at the base of the Himalaya
Mountains. Siliguri is the largest city in North Bengal and the second largest city in West
Bengal and is the gateway to cities like Gangtok, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and
Mirik in Northeast India. The city has three main climates, summer, winter and monsoon; it
is the rainy season that facilitates the growth of tea in this region, ensuring the areas that
surround Siliguri have many tea gardens.

Tourist Attraction in Siliguri Siliguri Map

Also called the Gateway to Northeast The Siliguri map provides information
India, travel to Siliguri is a pleasant about places on interest in Siliguri,
experience. Siliguri has a lot to offer hotels in Siliguri, road and railway
tourist and here are some places that networks in Siliguri, thus helping
visitors to Siliguri must not miss.Here visitors who wish to visit Siliguri.
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Jaldapara Air: Siliguri is served by the Bagdogra
airport which is 12 km west of the city.
Garumara This airport is connected to major Indian
Coochbehar and international cities like Delhi,
Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati,
Mirik Bangkok (Thailand) and Paro (Bhutan)
Kalijhora Railways: Siliguri is served by the three
Mahananda Weir Sukna railway stations; Siliguri Town, Siliguri
Junction, New Jalpaiguri
read more Road: There are regular bus services to
Siliguri from Kolkata; from Siliguri
Hotels and Accommodation
onwards there are many bus services
There are a dozen of friendly, good value
like the The North Bengal Transport
hotels and guest houses to stay in Siliguri.
Corporation, which have buses that
These places are comfortable and offer value
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for money.
Northeast like Darjeeling, Gangtok,
read more Sikkim and even to Bhutan and Nepal
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Siliguri Tourism

The gateway to the North East India, Siliguri is located in West Bengal in India. Siliguri is beautifully
tucked in between the north Eastern Himalayas and the Dooar region of West Bengal.

This city serves as the base for exploring the other places of tourist attraction like Darjeeling,
Kalimpong, Dooars, Gangtok and many more. If you want to sweep away off your feet by the
breathtaking views of nature, then travel Siliguri.

One of the key cities in northern West Bengal, Siliguri is a sprawling urban settlement. Although the
city is a fast developing modern one with little tourist attraction in it, people travel to Siliguri since it
serves as a base to explore Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Dooars region in West Bengal as well as
Gangtok and other places in Sikkim. Siliguri is also a good place for Shopping or accommodation at
the beginning or the end of a tour to this region.

How to Reach Siliguri

Strategically located on the northern part of West Bengal, Siliguri is one of the main cities in the
state. Siliguri serves as the communication hub for northeastern states of India.

As a key trade center, the city is equipped with a well develop transport network of air, road and rail.
If you need to travel to cities like Darjeeling, Kalimpong in West Bengal and Gangtok in Sikkim,
Siliguri serves as the entry point for the same.

By Air

The city has a domestic airport in Bagdogra, which is around 17 km away from the city center. The
Bagdogra Airport is connected by regular flights to Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati.

Several private and public airlines service the airport. There is also an aerodrome located here which
provides regular helicopter flights to Gangtok, Sikkim.

By Train

Siliguri has three important railway stations; Siliguri Town, Siliguri Junction and New Jalpaiguri
Junction. The New Jalpaiguri railway station is at present the most important station in the region. It
links to major to every major railhead in the country.

By Road

Siliguri is an important trade center and much of a gateway to the exotic north east of India. An
extensive road network connects Siliguri to Kolkata, which is in turn linked to the rest of the country.
Siliguri is also connected to Indian state Gangtok and countries Nepal and Bhutan by road. The
National Highway 31, 31A, 31D and 55 connects Siliguri with neighbouring cities and states.
The Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Terminus is the main stop for most private and state-owned buses.
The Royal Government of Bhutan also operates bus services from Siliguri to its border town of
Phuentsholing.

Shared jeeps also connect the city with its neighboring hill towns like Darjeeling, Kalimpong,
Gangtok, Kurseong, etc. The Sikkim Government also operates buses to various destinations of
Sikkim from the Sikkim nationalized transport bus station.

Distance to Siliguri

 From delhi - 1484 KM

 From mumbai - 2271 KM
 From guwahati - 475 KM
 From kolkata - 606 KM

Siliguri Distance Chart

Shopping in Siliguri

Siliguri is not a tourist destination, but being a modern city and an important trade center, it offers
excellent opportunity for shopping in Siliguri.

With an airport, railway station and excellent road network, the city serves as a major business hub
for northeastern Indian states and countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Traditional handicrafts
from these areas get together in the city for trading and these make for wonderful shopping in
Siliguri.

Darjeeling tea is the most popular item for those who go for shopping in Siliguri. Darjeeling tea is
arguably the best in the world and famous for its superb flavor. Siliguri is of course a good place to
buy authentic Darjeeling tea.

You may also choose to buy woolen garments from Tibet and Bhutan while shopping in Siliguri. You
would come across the Tibetans and Bhutanese with assorted woolen garments virtually anywhere
in the city.

You may also pick up some handicrafts from Sikkim and antics while shopping in Siliguri which serve
as great souvenirs or give-away to friends and relatives.

Northeast Himalayan region having rich forestlands is a good source of wood. And traditionally the
communities of this region are skilled in woodcraft. You may also choose to shop furniture, utilities
and objets d'art in Siliguri, which is the main trading center for these things.

With a number shopping joints at Hill Cart Road and Sevoke Road, swanky malls and variety of
roadside stalls there are several options for shopping in Siliguri.

Siliguri also has a market where electronic goods are almost a steal. If you share a love for gadgets,
hang out at Hong Kong market, as it is popularly called.

Places to Visit in Siliguri

 Kanchanjunga Stadium
 Hong Kong Market
 Jaldapara
 Garumara
 Coochbehar
 Mirik
 Kalijhora
 Mahananda Weir Sukna

Last Updated on : September 25, 2013

https://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/westbengal/siliguri-tourist-map.html

Dooars
Dooars is located in the Sub-Himalayan parts of Northern West Bengal. The word Dooars is
derived from the word ‘duar’ which means door in Bengali. The name is apt as dooars acts as
the gateway to Assam, Sikkim, and Bhutan. Dooars acts as a hub for tourism. Dooars is
covered with lush green forest and tea gardens. Dooars has large number of wildlife
sanctuaries such as Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Chapramari
Wildlife Sanctuary, Buxa Tiger Reserve. Dooars is the home to Asiatic one-horned rhino,
bison, elephant and variety of birds. Apart from these wildlife sanctuaries the other
destinations in dooars are Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri, Murti, Jhallong, Jayanti, Alipurduar, etc.
The vast texture of green forest, unending tea gardens and river Teesta, Torsha, Jaldhaka,
Raidak, Kalchini and their tributaries flows through dooars. Tea and Tourism is the major
source of income in Dooars. Dooars is one of the most preferred locations for tourist all over
the world. Dooars has gained prominence in the recent years as it is surrounded by number of
wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.

Tourist can find a number of places very interesting such as Bindu, Jhalong, Samsing,
Suntaleykhola, Bhutan Ghat, Mendabari, Murti, Chalsa, Lataguri, Toto Para, Jayanti,
Rajabhatkhawa and can also stay at these places. One can find good quality resorts in Dooars
with all modern amenities. At some places one can also experience the local homestays and
get to know about the culture of the local people. The climate of this region is not very
extreme. The temperature varies from 10 degree Celsius to 21 degree Celsius from November
to February, 16 to 28 degree Celsius from March to April and 23 to 36 degree Celsius from
May to September. However the forest remains closed from 15th June to 14th September.