Family-Friendly Adventure in Dooars: A Scenic Train Journey

Day 1: Scenic Exploration

Dooars, India

7:00AM

Breakfast at the Tea Garden

Begin your day with a traditional Bengali breakfast featuring luchi (deep-fried bread) and aloo dum (spiced potatoes) at a local tea garden.
Travel to a local tea garden area (15 minutes drive from your hotel).
INR 300 per person, 1 hour

8:30AM

Visit Gorumara National Park

Explore Gorumara National Park, well-known for its diverse wildlife including elephants and rhinoceros, where a short jeep safari awaits.
Drive to Gorumara National Park (about 30 minutes from the tea garden).
INR 2000 for jeep safari, 2 hours

10:30AM

Adventure Trekking

Embark on a family-friendly guided trek amidst lush forests and scenic views, providing an ideal chance to see local flora and fauna.
The trekking starting point is near the park entrance.
INR 500 per person, 3 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at a Local Eatery

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local eatery, sampling fish curry and steamed rice, along with seasonal vegetables.
Drive back to the nearest village for lunch (30 minutes).
INR 600 for family, 1 hour

2:30PM

Visit Jorpokhri Wildlife Sanctuary

Post-lunch, head to Jorpokhri to explore the beautiful lakes and try your chance at spotting various birds and animals along the 1.5 km trail.
Drive to Jorpokhri (about 1 hour away).
INR 1000 for entry, 2 hours

4:30PM

Tea Tasting Experience

Attend a session at a local tea estate to learn about tea processing and enjoy a tasting session of different tea varieties.
Short drive back to the tea estate (30 minutes).
INR 400 per person, 1 hour

5:30PM

Dinner at a Hilltop Restaurant

Cap off the adventure with dinner at a picturesque hilltop restaurant, featuring local delicacies including mutton curry and steamed rice while enjoying panoramic views.
Drive to the restaurant (20 minutes).
INR 1200 for family, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Return to Lodging

After a fulfilling day of adventure and discovery, head back to your hotel, reminiscing about the day's delightful experiences.
Return to your hotel (20 minutes).
INR 200 for taxi, 20 minutes
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