DooarsBest season
Dooars in January
Cool and dry, 9–24°C, foggy mornings
One of the best wildlife months. Grass has been burnt or cut in places, so animals are easier to see, and the days are dry. Mornings can be foggy until 9 am.
Where to go
Our picks for January
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 January
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is January a good time to visit Dooars?
One of the best wildlife months. Grass has been burnt or cut in places, so animals are easier to see, and the days are dry. Mornings can be foggy until 9 am.
What is the weather like in Dooars in January?
Cool and dry, 9–24°C, foggy mornings. 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 January?
We suggest Jaldapara, Gorumara and Lataguri, Chilapata, Buxa. Carry a warm layer for the open jeep at dawn.