DooarsBest season
Dooars in December
Cool and dry, 10–25°C
Busy over Christmas and New Year with Kolkata visitors. Mornings are cold in an open jeep. Excellent for birds.
Where to go
Our picks for December
Rhino country on the Torsa grasslands
Watchtower safaris on the edge of the Murti and Jaldhaka
Elephant corridor and a lost fort in the sal
A Bhutanese fort and prison in the clouds above the Dooars
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Packages
Routes at their best in December
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is December a good time to visit Dooars?
Busy over Christmas and New Year with Kolkata visitors. Mornings are cold in an open jeep. Excellent for birds.
What is the weather like in Dooars in December?
Cool and dry, 10–25°C. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Dooars in December?
We suggest Jaldapara, Gorumara and Lataguri, Chilapata, Buxa. Book lodges and safaris a month ahead for the last week of December.