Reflections

The Indian Leopard (from www.greenverz.com ) The Dooars , derived from the word "duar," meaning doorway, serves as the gateway to Bhutan and the northeastern Himalayas , stretching across the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in North Bengal . This enchanting region spans from the Teesta River in the west to the Sankosh River in the east, encompassing parts of Jalpaiguri , Alipurduar , and Cooch Behar districts . Characterized by gently undulating terrain, rich alluvial soil, and a network of rivers and streams, the Dooars is a fertile floodplain that supports lush vegetation and vibrant biodiversity. Geographically, the region lies between the Himalayan foothills and the Brahmaputra basin , creating a transitional zone that blends montane and tropical ecosystems. The climate is humid and subtropical, with heavy monsoon rainfall nurturing dense forests and verdant tea gardens . These forests are part of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot and include protected ar...