Kokrajhar itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Kokrajhar

1. 01

   Day 1: Chakrashila and Dheer Beel

   Start early with Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, about 20 km from town, for a short walk and a look for golden langurs with a guide arranged through Bodoland Tourism. Continue to Dheer Beel, about 30 km from town, for an hour by the water. Lunch in town, rest, and try Bodo dishes at a local eatery in the evening.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Dheer Beel	2 to 3 hours	Easy	November to February for migratory birds; early morning
   Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary	Half a day	Moderate	November to March for walking; early morning for langurs and birds

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary: Trails are forest tracks with uneven ground and few places to sit, and there are no facilities inside to rely on. Older travellers can enjoy the edge of the sanctuary and the lakes from the road, and leave longer treks to the fit.

Plan 02

2 days in Kokrajhar

1. 01

   Day 1: Chakrashila, Baukhungri and Dheer Beel

   Spend the morning at Chakrashila and, if fit, the Baukhungri hill walk. Drive on to Dheer Beel for the afternoon light and birds. Return to Kokrajhar for dinner.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Dheer Beel	2 to 3 hours	Easy	November to February for migratory birds; early morning
   Baukhungri Hill	2 to 4 hours, including the drive	Demanding	Mid-April for the festival; otherwise November to March, early morning

   Pace: Baukhungri Hill involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Baukhungri Hill: The climb is on uneven forest paths with no handrails and little shade or seating, and festival days are very crowded. Most older visitors are better enjoying the base, the cultural programme and the food stalls than going to the summit.

2. 02

   Day 2: Raimona and Saralpara

   Leave before dawn for the 60 km drive to Raimona National Park. Walk short stretches of the forest road towards Saralpara, picnic by the stream and return by late afternoon.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Saralpara	Most of a day, including travel	Easy	November to March; avoid heavy monsoon rain
   Raimona National Park	Half a day to a full day, including the drive	Moderate	November to March, when roads are drier and walking is comfortable; the monsoon makes forest tracks slow

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Raimona National Park: There are no developed viewing platforms, benches or toilets, and tracks are rough, so the trip suits fit older travellers. Stay in the car for wildlife and walk only short, flat stretches of the public road with a guide. Carry water, snacks and any medicines.

Plan 03

3 days in Kokrajhar

1. 01

   Day 1: Chakrashila and Baukhungri

   Take the sanctuary and hill walk with a guide, and rest in the afternoon.

2. 02

   Day 2: Raimona and Saralpara

   Full-day forest drive and picnic, starting before sunrise.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Saralpara	Most of a day, including travel	Easy	November to March; avoid heavy monsoon rain

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

3. 03

   Day 3: Dheer Beel and Mahamaya Dham

   Visit Dheer Beel in the morning, then drive to Mahamaya Dham at Bogribari, about 36 km from town, for an easy temple stop. Avoid Durga Puja if you dislike crowds.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Dheer Beel	2 to 3 hours	Easy	November to February for migratory birds; early morning

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Kokrajhar trip for parents and children

• Plan one outing a day and return to town for rest; the forest roads are long and rough.
• Use a private car with a driver. Public transport to the sanctuaries and Raimona is limited.
• Carry water, snacks and medicines on every trip; there are few shops outside town.
• Skip the Baukhungri summit and festival crowds if you have knee or heart problems; the base and cultural events are enough.
• Avoid April to September for forest trips, when rain and mud make tracks difficult.
• Heat and rain: Summers are warm and humid, and June to August brings heavy monsoon rain. Plan forest trips for November to March.

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