The Dooars World

The Dooars World

A deep dive into the unique biodiversity and delicate human-wildlife balance of the Eastern Himalaya

SYNOPSIS

Nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, brimming with extraordinary wildlife, are the Dooars (derived from the Sanskrit word “Dooar,” meaning “Door” in English), a series of geographical corridors between India and Bhutan. From the elusive Red panda and the Himalayan salamander to the majestic Golden langur and the iconic Asian One-horned rhinos, this region is home to a breathtaking array of biodiversity. Immerse yourself in some stunning natural behaviour and rarely- seen footages of the lives of these creatures – from majestic Hornbills gliding through the canopy, to the stealthy presence of the King cobra and the delicate fluttering of 300 species of butterflies, this documentary showcases their world in all its natural grandeur.

But there’s more. Amidst this patchwork landscape, the boundary between humans and our more-than-human counterparts blurs, revealing a captivating play of life between man and nature.

This is a wildlife documentary; but it is not a documentary about wildlife alone. It is a compelling narrative that explores the various manifestations of coexistence within this remarkable ecosystem in its purest, most unfiltered form.

That’s the story of Dooars, the untamed passages of the Eastern Himalayas.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER

Shaon Pritam Baral is an Indian cinematographer and wildlife filmmaker based in Bangalore and Kolkata. He began his journey in 2015 as a wildlife and conservation photographer, later serving as a cinematographer for the Goa Forest Department from 2018-2019. In 2021, Shaon ventured into filmmaking with his individual project, ‘The Dooars World.’ This four-year mid-length wildlife documentary, completed in 2025, explores the foothills and floodplains of the Eastern Himalayas. It has garnered nominations and recommendations from prestigious film festivals including NDFC FilmBazaar, ALT EFF, and WCFF, and was acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery for broadcast in India. Currently, Shaon is focused on documenting human-wildlife conflicts in the Sundarbans and Northeast India.
The Dooars World