Northern Plains (West Bengal) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Northern Plains (West Bengal)
The Northern Plains consist of two geographic regions, theDooars(ডুয়ার্সḌuẏārs) and theUpper Gangetic Plains. At the foothills of the Himalayas, the Dooars region is stretched from the Teesta River (তিস্তাTistā) on the west to the Sankosh River on the east. It is home to animal species like the famous one-horned rhino (গণ্ডারgaṇḍār) and numerous other species of animals and birds. The region has an undulating span of tea gardens and rice plantation. Besides, it offers a pleasant environment, and is more relaxed than the nearby tourist destinations ofDarjeelingandGangtok. Its economy is based on the three "T"s — tea, timber and tourism. Although the Upper Gangetic Plains are less impressive than the Dooars, it consists of major tourist centres likeSiliguri,RaiganjandMalda. Siliguri is the
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