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Murti, Samsing, Jhalong & Bindu: A Dooars Road Trip

Murti, Samsing, Jhalong & Bindu: A Dooars Road Trip

The forests usually get most of the attention when people plan a holiday in Dooars. Gorumara, Jaldapara and Chapramari naturally feature in many itineraries. But some of the most enjoyable parts of a Dooars trip happen outside the national parks. A road trip through the region brings a constantly changing

Heritage Tea Estate in Dooars: Experience Tea Garden Stays with Octavius Tea Resorts

Heritage Tea Estate in Dooars: Experience Tea Garden Stays with Octavius Tea Resorts

The Dooars region of North Bengal offers a side of West Bengal that feels very different from the usual hill station holiday. Large tea gardens stretch across the foothills, with forests, rivers and small settlements adding to the landscape. Many of these plantations have a long history connected with the

West Bengal Tourism: Best Time to Visit, Season by Season

West Bengal Tourism: Best Time to Visit, Season by Season

If you've been thinking of planning a trip to West Bengal, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: "arre, but which month should I go?" And honestly, that's a fair question. West Bengal is not a one-season place. From the

Tea Garden in West Bengal: Where Tea Tourism Takes You

Tea is so closely connected with West Bengal that for many travellers, seeing a tea garden is almost as important as drinking the tea itself. Most people immediately think of Darjeeling. That is understandable, but the tea garden in West Bengal is not limited to the Darjeeling hills. Tea cultivation

Next Holiday Bucket List Destination: Tea Tourism in Dooars

Next Holiday Bucket List Destination: Tea Tourism in Dooars

The holiday season is coming close again, and you have probably started thinking about your next vacation plan. Many people want to go to a calm location where they can take a break from heavy traffic, crowded places, and busy schedules. West Bengal has a beautiful area called the Dooars

Sightseeing in Dooars | Attractions Near Octavius Tea Resorts

Sightseeing in Dooars | Attractions Near Octavius Tea Resorts

The Dooars region sits quietly between the foothills of the Himalayan mountains and the dark green forests of North Bengal. Nature has blessed this area with large tea gardens, protected animal forests, and cold rivers that flow fast from the hills of Bhutan and Sikkim. Octavius Tea Resorts gives you

Nya Sylee Tea Garden Is Open: Clarifying the Google Maps Confusion

You might see a Google Maps listing that incorrectly says the location is permanently closed if you are planning a trip to the Dooars and looking for Nya Sylee Tea Garden. This wrong information has caused confusion for people who want to visit this very beautiful and historic tea factory

Why Dooars Tea Garden is Famous? History, Climate & Legacy

Why Dooars Tea Garden is Famous? History, Climate & Legacy

Guests coming at Octavius Tea Resorts frequently spend the first few minutes admiring the infinite rows of bushes that extend across the landscape. Soon after your arrival, you will most likely be wondering about a very typical question. What makes the Dooars Tea Garden so popular? The answer extends beyond