Dooars

The Dooars are the lowlands of the in . Consisting of the districts of Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri, this region has a distinctiveness in the matter of the dialects spoken, the folk culture and lifestyles.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri.

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, also spelt Koch Bihar, is a town in the northern part of the state of . It is known for its rich cultural heritage and the remnants of its royal heritage.

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is a town in the western Dooars of West Bengal. The town has historical links going back to the deep past, but it really grew as an administrative centre during British rule.

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is a major town on the east bank of Kaljani River in the eastern Dooars of . It acts as a stopover to the surrounding tourist attractions.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Maynaguri and Jaigaon.

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Mainaguri is a town and a municipality in the Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision of the in the state of , . The town is located on the banks of the .

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is a city in the Dooars of , . It is a trading post for cross-border business with . Unless you are planning to enter Bhutan or have an interest in construction material and fake branded clothes, there is no reason to visit .

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is a national park in northern , India. Located in the Dooars region of the Himalayan foothills, it is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forests.

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is a situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in of northern West Bengal, India, and on the banks of the .

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, also known as Buxa National Park, is a forested area in the Dooars of . It is a habitat for tigers, Asian elephants and other mammals plus a variety of birds, amphibians and reptiles.

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is a town in northern . It is famous for the historical Gosanimari, which was the capital of Kamata and Khen dynasties.

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The is a dense forest near in Dooars, , West Bengal, India. It is about 40 km from , and just a few minutes away from town.

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is a tourist hub in the Dooars region of . It is considered a paradise for birdwatchers, since migratory birds congregate at the dam over the Teesta River.

Dooars

Latitude of center
26.4149° or 26° 24′ 54″ north
Longitude of center
90.0956° or 90° 5′ 44″ east
Wiki­data ID
Q2975243
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In Other Languages

From Bengali to Ukrainian—“Dooars” goes by many names.
  • Bengali: “ডুয়ার্স”
  • Catalan: “Duar”
  • Catalan: “Duars”
  • Catalan: “Dwar”
  • Catalan: “Dwars”
  • Chinese: “杜阿尔斯”
  • Chinese: “杜阿爾斯”
  • Esperanto: “Duaro”
  • Esperanto: “Duaroj”
  • Finnish: “Duaarit”
  • Finnish: “Duarit”
  • Hindi: “दुआर”
  • Hindi: “दोआर”
  • Japanese: “ドゥアール”
  • Japanese: “ドゥアール地方”
  • Nepali: “डुवर्स”
  • Russian: “Дуары”
  • Santali: “ᱫᱳᱣᱚᱨ”
  • Spanish: “Duars”
  • Ukrainian: “Дуари”

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