Jungle Safari

Dooars is famous for its rich biodiversity and forests, the most notable of which are Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary, and Buxa Tiger Reserve.

The best National Park to visit from Octavius tea resort is Gorumara National Park in Dooars, located on the flood plains of Murti and Jaldhaka rivers, which offers an enormous variety of flora and fauna. In this park you  shall find several mammal species like one horned Rhinoceros, Indian Elephant, Indian Bison, Leopard, Sambar, Deer, Monkey etc. This park has become a major tourist attraction due to the magnificent dense forests, beautiful landscapes and the presence of One Horned Rhinocerous.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The jungle safari is open for visit between to mid September to mid June. Although, the best time for jungle safari in this national park & forests is between December to June. To experience this adventure, a morning, afternoon or an evening safari can be booked in an open Jeep through the Forest Department. There are two types of trips:

JEEP SAFARI – TRIP TO THE JUNGLE
(APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR LONG)

APPROXIMATE COST: Rs. 1800/- Jeep wiith 6 passengers allowed in each Jeep. You can book the entire jeep or share with other visitors. Sharing option to be arranged on the spot by the guests themselves.

Timing of jungle trips:

Trip 1- 6:00 am in the morning. You have to reach at 5:00 am in the morning to purchase the tickets and take the trip in the jeep.

Trip 2- 2pm in the afternoon. You have to reach at 1:00 pm in the afternoon to purchase the tickets and take the trip in the jeep.

TOWER VISIT- A TRIP TO ONE OF THE TOWERS
(APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR LONG)

This trip includes one watch tower and lasts for an hour. You can choose one of the following watch towers:

  • Yatroprosad watch tower
  • Medla watch tower
  • Chandrachur watch tower
  • Chapramari watch tower
  • Chukchuki watch tower
APPROXIMATE COST: Rs. 2600/- Jeep with 6 passengers allowed. You can book the entire jeep or share with other visitors. Sharing option to be arranged on the spot by the guests themselves

Timing of tower trips:
4:00 pm in the afternoon .You have to reach at 3:00 pm in the afternoon to purchase the tickets and take the trip to any one tower of your choice in the jeep.

NOTE:

  • Duration of journey & distance are in approximation. time taken to reach may fluctuates as per weather, road & traffic condition.
  • Rates and availability of all outsourced activities depend on the service providers and the season.
  • Jungle Safari is an outsourced activities and will be charged as per actual (self attested photocopied id proofs are required for booking).
  • Gorumara National Park, remains closed from around mid-june to mid-september (dates may vary depending on monsoon).

A naturalist may also accompany you for this safari. The tribal village visit included in this jungle safari is also an excellent experience to witness the tribal culture. The handicraft items manufactured by the local tribals are available for sale outside the park.

DISTANCE FROM OCTAVIUS

Octavius tea resorts promises to take you through this awe inspiring experience. Gorumara National Park, located at a distance of approximately 24 kms from the Nya Sylee Tea estate and 26 kms from the Sylee tea estate is the closest forest from Octavius for bird watching. It takes approximately an hour to reach the park from both the estates.

Set amidst breathtaking expanses of tea estates, each colonial bungalow extends a good share of adventure, fun and an ultimate family bonding. Dropped mobile signals, wildlife tales and great camaraderie make it a perfect escape with your loved ones.