Jaldapara National Park Tourist Places list
Site Name: Jaldapara.
Site Type: Park.
Location: Jaldapara
is in West Bengal in India. Jaldapara
National Park (formerly
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary) is a national park situated at the foothills of
Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar
Sub-Division of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal and on the bank of river
Torsa. Jaldapara is situated at an altitude of 61 m. and is spread across
216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) of vast grassland with patches of riverine forests.
Nearest Railway
Station: Hasimara Railway
Station.
Nearest
Airport: Shiliguri.
How to Reach:
Madarihat is the entry point for the sanctuary. It is located on the NH 31
(Siliguri-Hasimara), 140 km east from Siliguri, 80 km north from Cooch Behar
and 50 km west from Alipurduar. By air - Bagdogra is the nearest airport.(140
km) By rail – the nearest railway station is Madarihat which is only 7 km from
the sanctuary. All passenger trains stop here. Jaldapara Tourist Lodge is in a
walkable distance from this railway station. All the mail and express trains
stop at Birpara/Hasimara railway stations, both are 20 km. away from the
sanctuary. By road - Jaldapara is connected by road with Siliguri and other
places in North Bengal. North Bengal State Transport Corporation buses, Bhutan
Government buses, minibuses are available from Siliguri to Alipurduar via
Madarihat. Cars can also be hired at Siliguri. Reserve cars are available from
Kings Travels,dial:098304-28401/093319-39486.
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| Hasimara Railway Station |
A
thrilling elephant safari is organized in the early morning from Hollong to
offer the exquisite beauty of the vast grassland of Jaldapara. The elephant
ride is the best possible way to explore the sanctuary with the rare sight of
Indian rhinos and Asiatic elephants. The jeep safari inside the sanctuary is
another main attraction. Jeeps can be hired from Madarihat for day visits.
Elephant
Ride Charge (as of 2007-08): a) Adult Rs. 120/- Per head (Maximum 4 persons are
allowed on each Elephant)
Get around:
History:
History:
It
was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1991. Toto tribes used to stay in this
area before 1800. At that time this place was known as “Totapara”. Jaldapara
Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1941 for the purpose of protecting the
Indian one-horned rhinoceros. In May 2012 it was declared a national park.
See:
On an elephant ride you can see so many animals, like rhino, various types of deer, elephants, bisons, peacocks, etc.
On an elephant ride you can see so many animals, like rhino, various types of deer, elephants, bisons, peacocks, etc.
See
the view from Hollong Rest House (govt.).
Do:
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| Hasimara Railway Station |
Eat:
Bar & Restaurant Attached with good facilities
Bar & Restaurant Attached with good facilities
Drink:
No drinks inside the sanctuary. For consumption in the lodge, it is better to carry one’s own choice.
No drinks inside the sanctuary. For consumption in the lodge, it is better to carry one’s own choice.
Sleep:
Resort Mayur, (Lataguri near Gorumara Forest), ☎ 9933353453, [1]. checkin: 12; checkout: 11. Resort Mayur located in lataguri. An economy resort. Car parking facilities are available. Rs.850-1450.
Resort Mayur, (Lataguri near Gorumara Forest), ☎ 9933353453, [1]. checkin: 12; checkout: 11. Resort Mayur located in lataguri. An economy resort. Car parking facilities are available. Rs.850-1450.
Resort Sonar Bangla, (Lataguri), ☎ 033 40046229 /09933353453. checkin: 12; checkout: 11. Resort
Sonar Bangla is an economic resort located in lataguri on the outskirt of
Gorumara forest. Rooms with attach bathrooms are available. Car parking
facilites are also available. Car rental from NJP or Bagdogra are available. For
booking you can use online as well as contact Kolkata office. Rs.800.
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| Jaldapara National Park Map |
Lodging:Tourist
Lodge, Hollong - It has only very limited capacity but it is at the core of the
forest. It is 7 km from Madarihat.
No.
of rooms: Seven Double Bedded rooms @ Rs.1000/- per room per day + Compulsory
food @ Rs.175/- per head per day (dinner, breakfast & bed tea only). Lunch
- Optional Rs.75/- per head.
Jaldapara
Tourist Lodge, PO Madarihat, Dist. Jalpaiguri PIN 735 220 - It much bigger than
Hollong tourist lodge and has dormitories too. Direct booking at Tourist Lodge,
Telefax +91 3563 262230, +91 3563 262606. Rates Rs. 1,000 (non AC double bed),
Rs. 300 (dormitory - 5 bedded), Rs. 650 (double-bedded Tourist Hut).
Malangi
Nature Resort at Baradabari (West Bengal Forest Development Corporation), on
the other side of the sanctuary.
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| Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary |
Booking can be done
for all:From
Kolkata - West Bengal Tourism, 3/2 B.B.D. Bag (E), Kolkata-700029. Telephone
+91 33 2225 4723, +91 33 2210 3199, e-mail: dtwbtour@vsnl.net,
From
Siliguri - West Bengal Tourism, M-4 Building, Hill Cart Road, Siliguri,
Telephone +91 353 2511974, +91 353 2516306.
Priority
to enter Jaldapara Sanctuary is first given to those booked into the tourist
lodges only if there are less people booked in the lodges, can people not
staying at the lodges get a safari. There are only a limited number of safaris
per day. (May 2008)
Stay safe:
Keep
fire away. This is the most destructive of all forces. Please do not kindle
fires, throw lighted matches, cigarettes, bidis etc.
Keep
the forest clean. Do not litter with plastic, paper, cellophane etc.
Keep
pets at home.
Do
not carry firearms, explosives, etc. These are prohibited.
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| Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary |
Entering
inside the forest prohibited. Follow the specific road/ path only.
Picnics
are not permitted inside the sanctuary.
Do
not tease the wild animals. Watch and observe nature silently.
Drive
slowly. Permissible speed is 20 km/hr.
Disorderly
conduct is not permitted.
No
person shall hunt, destroy or remove or collect any forest produce or wildlife.
Fishing prohibited.
Violations
of any provisions as mentioned above or any rules shall be punishable under
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and rules made thereunder and Indian Forest
Act,1927.
Go out:
Totopara - 30 km from Jaldapara, a
small village on the banks of River Torsha bordering Bhutan is the only
habitation of Toto, a primitive tribe in Dooars. Their number has dwindled to
less than 1000.
Chilapata - Hidden deep inside the
Chilapata Forests the ruins of a thousand yeas old fort of Nal King has a
tremendous historical and archeological importance. On way to Cooch Behar, a
trip through the deep and dark Chilapata Forest (20 km from Alipurduar) is a
pleasant and exciting experience. Built in the 5th century during the Gupta
Empire the ruins still recall the memories of the Golden Age of India.
Gorumara National Park
Buxa Duar- A
Fort at an altitude of 867 metres on the Sinchula Range guarding the most
important of the eleven routes into Bhutan, the Buxa Duar. Only 60 kilometres
from Madarihat, the Fort used as a detention camp for freedom fighters during
British rule.
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| Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary |
Attraction:- 1) Flora and fauna of the
region, 2) Pukhri Pahar, 3) Mahakal Cave, 4) Buxaduar (12 km trek through
forest)
Jayanti
Bala Suvankar Basu 94342-04776/ 03561 226050.
Bhutan Ghat, 85 km from Madarihat, the
road passes through beautiful forest and tea gardens. A picnic spot.
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