DooarsBest season
Dooars in October
Clearing, 20–31°C
The season starts in earnest. Durga Puja holidays fill every lodge, so book weeks ahead. Grass is tall and green, so rhino can be harder to spot.
Where to go
Our picks for October
Watchtower safaris on the edge of the Murti and Jaldhaka
Rhino country on the Torsa grasslands
Tea slopes and forest streams where the Dooars meets the hills
A Bhutanese fort and prison in the clouds above the Dooars
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Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit Dooars?
The season starts in earnest. Durga Puja holidays fill every lodge, so book weeks ahead. Grass is tall and green, so rhino can be harder to spot.
What is the weather like in Dooars in October?
Clearing, 20–31°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 October?
We suggest Gorumara and Lataguri, Jaldapara, Samsing and Suntalekhola, Buxa. Avoid the Puja week unless you have bookings.