 Jaldapara
wild life sanctuary
Jaldapara, the land of Asiatic one-horned
rhino, is a pride of Dooars
in North Bengal foothills and a 'must to visit' place for nature
lovers. Jaldapara, an enriched bio-diversity with varied flora
and fauna, is a prime destination particularly for wild-lifers.
The forest mainly comprises of savanna and riverine type, and
is an ideal place for rhino, bison, elephant, deer and innumerable
smaller mammals.
The vast grasslands of Jaldapara provides
a great opportunity for sighting wild animals. The adventurous
elephant ride early in the morning and exciting car safari allows
the tourists to enter deep inside the forest. Sitting on the
back of an elephant one can have a prized view of rhino resting
in a muddy pool or a herd of elephants roaming majestically
in the open grasslands.
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The forest department has constructed several
watchtowers inside the forest for wild life viewing. Step out
with a binocular and spend the whole day looking at the most
exquisite animals and birds in the serene landscape. The small
streams cutting across the vast grasslands with beckoning Bhutan
Himalayas in the horizon and the tranquilizing breeze give a
real peace of mind for the travelers looking for a break from
a routine world.
Accessibility: Jaldapara can be reached
by car from Siliguri- the gateway of Eastern India. It takes
a 3hrs journey, which traverse a distance of 140kms through
Dooars plains dotted with tea gardens and forests along the
lower Himalayan foothills.
 Accommodation
in Jaldapara: Madarihat is the nearest township adjacent
to Jaldapara sanctuary. There is a well-furnished tourist lodge
just on the entrance of the sanctuary.
The best accommodation is however in Hollong
inside the sanctuary. The forest department has a 8-room bungalow,
which is the best place to enjoy the wilderness of the sanctuary.
Situated beside a natural pool the bungalow provides a great
view of the surrounding forests. The wild animals coming at
the pool for water can be viewed from the bungalow room. The
elephant ride of Jaldapara is organized form the bungalow premises
in every morning.
The accommodation is also available at Bardabri
known as Malangi Wilderness
Resort near Hasimara, just 12 kms from Madarihat. The resort
is located on the adjacent to the sanctuary and has well decorated
rooms.
 naturebeyond
provides booking in all these resorts and bungalows and organizes
customize packages with elephant ride/car safari in Jaldapara.
Important information:
Because of inadequate accommodation to cater the increasing
rush of tourist in Jaldapara an early confirmation is required
to avail the room particularly during April-May and Oct-Nov
period.
The sanctuary remains closed from June 15
to September 15. No tourist activity inside the sanctuary is
allowed during this period.
Total Area: 216.51 Sq km
District Head quarter: Jalpaiguri
Best time to visit: November to March
Accommodation:
Madarihat Tourist Lodge
Hollong Forest Bungalow
Malongi Wilderness Resort
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