Nepal

The region used to be part of a continuous stretch of dense forest. The forests were used by the elephants traditionally to migrate from Assam up to the Nepal border. Human habitation has decreased the overall forest cover but even then, Dooars remains home to some of the best forests in the region including several National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Forest Reserves. The most important and largest forests of Dooars in terms of tourist importance are Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve. There are other forest areas including parts of Baikunthapur forest division (Kathambari and Apalchand), Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Neora valley National Park, Khuttimari forest, Titi forest and many others. The forests of Dooars are home to some of the largest mammals. Asiatic Elephants, Rhinos and Gaur, the Indian Bison. Their numbers are also quite impressive in the forests and are increasing steadily. Sighting is also relatively common for tourists. Other wildlife variety includes a wide array of Birds, reptiles and deer.