Dooars Ecoviillege: Get Excellent Experience in Dhupjhora on this Puja Vacation

Dhupjhora is a mid sized village located in the Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal. It has a population of about 4050 persons living in around 860 households.

Dhupjhora is situated close to River Murti and the on the outskirt of the famous Gorumara National Park is a beautiful and nice settlement. It is also locally known as the 'Elephant camp' because of the philkana – elephant stables – located here. If one is nature lover or interested to watch the wild life this is the place where he should be. The Bank of River Murti gives a most spectacular view. Most importantly this part is still not touched by modern humans and nature is as its own inviting its visitors here. Travelers can enjoy elephant Safeway's from here. By which they can view the other wilds in their natural attitude which is a real precious for any nature and wild life lovers. Also crossing the river in Elephant will be a thrilling, cheering and exciting experience.

Places to see in Dhupjhora: Dhupjhora is located in the South Gorumara Forest Range. The Gorumara Jungle, the adjacent tea gardens, the meandering Murti River, the Tree House and the elephant camp itself are the attractions of Dhupjora.

Dhupjhora Elephant Camp is a unique concept of eco tourism where the tourists get a chance to feed the Forest Department’s elephants, give a bath to them in Murti River and ride on them to the deepest parts of the Gorumara jungle to catch a glimpse of the wildlife. Tourists can also enjoy tribal cultural programs in the evenings, roam around in the tea gardens, visit a carpet factory and laze all day in the bank of River Murti. You can also enjoy staying in a tree house here.

Nearby attractions around Dhupjhora: The entire Dooars range of jungles like Chapramari, Chalsa, Neora Valley, Chukchukia, Jaldapara and others are located nearby. You can also travel upto Bindu, Jhalong, Samsing, Suntaleykhola, Paren and other areas near the Dooars.

Things to do in Dhupjhora: From the top of tower guest can get a panoramic view of almost the entire park, Banks of River Murty and the vast grassland. Rhinos leisurely come to taste the salted soil below the tower, the gaurs or the Indian bison grazing at the distant meadow, spotted deer or a flock of hornbill flies away, the monkeys become very active on arrival of guest are the main attraction. Cultural shows are organized each evening only for the guest who books the room. Safaris are also arranged by them to Gorumara forest.

How to reach Dhupjhora: Dhupjhora can be reached by hiring cars from NJP (New Jalpaiguri Railway Station) or Siliguri or Bagdogra. First you have to reach Lataguri (75 kms from Siliguri) and then drive straight for 10 mins to reach the Rhino Crossing (Gondar More) where you would find a statue of a Rhino and the Checkpost for Dhupjhora Elephant Camp on the right. You have to verify your permit here and enter the Elephant Camp. The Dhupjhora Elephant Camp is located adjacent to the Gorumara forest with a tea garden as its backdrop. The Murti River is a 10 min walk from the camp skirting a way through the fringes of the forest and crossing a few streams. You can also reach Dhupjhora from New Mall Junction Station.