Located on the banks of river Murti, it is renowned for the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros and the King cobra. Other animals include elephants, bisons, leopards and reptiles. Trees like Teak, Simul, Siris, Khair and Sal abound in the forests with numerous birds.

It is the gateway to Bhutan and the north-eastern states of India. The highest peak of Jalpaiguri, the Chota Sinchula is located in Alipurduar from where you can view the Buxa Hills and Bhutan Valley.

Famous for its elephants, gaur, spotted cheetah and sambar. One of the few places where the pangolin proliferates successfully. Sought-after birds include the green magpie, scarlet minivet, hill mayna, Indian treepie and white-breasted kingfisher.

Located in a woody forest area, abundant species of orchids crowd the park. Wild animals like red panda, Himalayan black bear and wild dog can be found here. The park is also a popular picnic spot. Adventure seekers can trek to Rechela Danda, the highest peak in the park.

Situated at an elevation of 3000ft, Samsing is a nice cool shady place, ideal for nature lovers. The journey to Samsing is a memorable one, as you slowly ride uphill through the most picturesque Dooars tea garden on the rolling hill slopes.Suntalekhola is where many tourists stay overnight. The place is about four kilometers further up the road from Samsing. The road ends here close to a small stream named Suntale Khola (`Suntaley` = Orange and `Khola` = Stream). There are WBFDC cottages and a bicameral bungalow. You have to walk over a small hanging bridge to reach the WBFDC forest resort here.

Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan, and is the administrative seat (dzongkhag thromde) of Chukha District.The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog. Phuentsholing lies opposite the Indian town of Jaigon and cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy. For example, the town serves as headquarters for the Bank of Bhutan. In 2005, Phuentsholing had a population of 20,537 and has been growing since.

Lava is a forest village with a popular Buddhist monastery that is known as Lava Monastery. It is a bird watcher's delight.Lolaygaon is higher up than Lava. From Jhandi Dara (wooded hilltop), one can enjoy a brilliant view of the sunrise.

This wildlife forest has the largest concentration of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros in India after Kaziranga. Another must watch is the Royal Bengal tiger. Reptiles like the Indian python, fresh-water turtles and geckos can also be found here. Elephant and jeep safaris inside the forest can be organised.