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Jaldapara National Park

• 1.1 History
• 1.2 Landscape
• 1.3.1 Flora
• 1.3.2 Fauna
• 1.4 Climate
• 2.1 By plane
• 2.2 By train
• 2.3 By bus or hired car
• 3 Get around
• 4 Fees and permits
• 7 Eat and drink
• 8.1 Lodging
• 8.2 Camping
• 8.3 Backcountry
• 9 Stay safe

Jaldapara National Park is a national park in the Northern Plains of West Bengal , India.

Understand [ edit ]

History [ edit ].

It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1941 and a national park in 2012.

Landscape [ edit ]

Jaldapara National Park lies in the Himalayan foothills and has great natural beauty. The river Torsa flows through this rainforest sanctuary which is mostly covered with tall grasses, the sanctuary encompasses luxuriant vegetation and a rich variety of wildlife. The Malangi River also flows nearby from east to west. Riding elephants and terrain vehicle safari is the only way to move inside this forest. Elephant safari is preferred by the people staying at Jaldapara (in Holong Forest Guest House or Tourist Lodge) overnight. The terrain vehicle safari is available in the morning and in the afternoon.

Flora and fauna [ edit ]

Flora [ edit ].

The forest is mainly a savannah covered with tall elephant grasses. A particular kind of plant known as Ramgua or Ramguna tree is found in this forest. These trees have unique blood-like red sap, that comes out of their bark when cut.

Fauna [ edit ]

The main attraction of the park is the Asiatic one-horned rhinoceros. The national park holds the highest rhino population in India after Kaziranga National Park in Assam. The other animals found are tigers, elephants, deer, sambhar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild pigs and bison.

Jaldapara National Park is a paradise for bird watchers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal florican is sighted. The other birds to be found here are the crested eagle, Pallas's fishing eagle and shikra, besides jungle fowl, peafowl, partridges, and lesser pied hornbill. Python, monitor lizards, krates, cobras, geckos and about 8 species of freshwater turtles have also found sanctuary here.

Climate [ edit ]

Warm and humid all year long. The best season to visit is from the middle of October to the end of February.

Get in [ edit ]

Madarihat is the entry point for the park. It is on NH 31 (Siliguri-Hasimara), 140 km east from Siliguri , 80 km north from Cooch Behar and 50 km west from Alipurduar.

By plane [ edit ]

The nearest airport with commercial flights is Rupsi Airport ( RUP  IATA ) in Lower Assam . Another option is Bagdogra Airport ( IXB  IATA ) in Siliguri , which handles daily flights from all major cities in India and twice weekly international flights to and from Paro and Bangkok .

By train [ edit ]

The nearest railway station is Madarihat which is 7 km from the park. All passenger trains stop here.

• 26.6945 89.2747 1 Madarihat railway station .  

By bus or hired car [ edit ]

Jaldapara National Park is connected by road with Siliguri and other places in the Dooars. NBSTC buses, Bhutan Government buses, minibuses are available from Siliguri to Alipurduar via Madarihat. Cars can also be hired at Siliguri.

Get around [ edit ]

Fees and permits [ edit ]

Entry fees to visit the park (Hollong): ₹25/- per head for Indian Nationals. ₹50/- per light vehicle. ₹200/- per heavy vehicle. ₹5/- per still camera. ₹250/- per video camera.

See [ edit ]

You can see rhino, various types of deer, elephants, bisons, peacocks, etc.

See the view from Hollong Rest House (govt.)

Buy [ edit ]

Eat and drink [ edit ].

Jaldapara family tourism and restaurant is a cheap rated lodge which is very close to the ticket counter for car & elephant safari.

However, no drinks inside the park. Bring your own to drink at your lodge.

Sleep [ edit ]

• 26.6923 89.2675 1 Hotel Royal Green , NH 31C, Kharibari Forest, Madarihat , ☏ +91-9933160106 .  

Lodging [ edit ]

• 26.6985 89.2856 2 Aranya Tourism Property ( Jaldapara Tourist Lodge ), Madarihat , ☏ +91 3563 262230 (Telefax), +91 3563 262606 . It much bigger than Hollong Tourist Lodge and has dormitories too. Direct booking at Tourist Lodge. ₹1,000 (non AC double bed), ₹300 (dormitory - 5 bedded), ₹650 (double-bedded Tourist Hut). .  
• Hollong Tourist Lodge . It is maintained by WBTDC. There are only 7 rooms available for tourists. Booking has to be done 120 days in advance. The lodge is 7-8 km deep inside the forest from the entry gate on the high way at Madarihat. All rooms are double bedded at ₹2,500 per day. If you want to have food, the package is ₹400 per head per day which includes breakfast with tea or coffee, evening snacks with tea or coffee and dinner. Lunch is an optional ₹150 per meal.  
• Malangi Nature Resort ( url= ), Baradabari ( at the other side of the park ), ☏ +91 3581 2886308 . Run by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation.  
• Bamboo Village Resort , Uttar Chakoakheti, ☏ 033 6607 7252 This resort has both A.C. and Non A.C. rooms and an onsite restaurant serving Bengali dishes.
• Chilapata Homestay , Uttar Chakoakheti, ☏ +91-9903362610 This resort-cum-homestay has 18 A.C. rooms and an onsite restaurant serving Bengali and Chinese dishes. Jeep safari arranged from the resort.
• Humro Home Chilapata , Kumai Busty, ☏ 1800-123-3759 This homestay has 2 Non A.C. rooms and food arrangements for guests. Serves local food.
• Nalgarh Retreat Chilapata , Uttar Simlabari, ☏ +91 8013311814 This resort has both A.C. and Non A.C. rooms and food arrangement for guests.

Camping [ edit ]

• Chilapata Jungle Camp , ☏ +91-353-2433683-2535896 , [email protected] . Run by Help Tourism. Cottages ₹1000-1500 .   * Jaldapara Jungle Camp , Madarihat ( Near Reliance Petrol Pump ), ☏ +91-353-2433683-2535896 , +91-97330-00440 . Jaladapara Jungle Camp have 02 Attic Cottages, 02 Wooden Cottages, 02 Cottages and 01 Triple Bedded Cottage with attach toilets & baths. ₹1,000 - 2,000 .  

Backcountry [ edit ]

Stay safe [ edit ], go next [ edit ].

• Bhutan Ghat , 85 km from Madarihat, is a road that passes through beautiful forest and tea gardens
• Buxa Tiger Reserve (60 km from Madarihat) — a forested area located in Buxa and Jayanti hills is a habitat for tigers, Asian elephants and other mammals plus a variety of birds, amphibians and reptiles
• Gorumara National Park
• Totopara , 30 km from Jaldapara, is a small village on the banks of River Torsa bordering Bhutan that is the only habitation of the Toto tribe

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Jaldapara National Park Tourism And Travel Guide

The dense forests of Jaldapara National Park have over the years attracted tourism from all over the country. Just not the thrill of jungle and wildlife, Jaldapara boasts of extremely rich and diverse vegetation, flora and fauna. The excitement of venturing deep into the jungle, spotting wild animals and large varieties of birds, of finding different forest types under the same area accounts for the popularity of Jaldapara as a travel destination. It lies in close proximity to the tea gardens of Dooars which acts as an added incentive. Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, bird lovers, those interested in the study of flora and fauna and tea enthusiasts all find something of interest here. Here is a snippet of travel guide to see in Jaldapara National Park.

How to Reach

By Air:  

Surrounded by wilderness, the closest airport to Jaldapara is Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri . The airport is located 145 km from the national park and can be reached by cabs and buses. Bagdogra enjoys commendable connectivity with major airports of the country like Kolkata , Mumbai , Delhi and Chennai . They have public and private airlines operating flights regularly in and out of Bagdogra. The latter is an important airport that helps to connect North Bengal and Northeast India with the rest of the country.

Jaldapara has a railway station located 7 km away in Madarihat and most trains do not stop here. The closest operational stations are in Hasimara and Birpara, both of which are located 20 km from the park. Most major express trains stop here. However, the most important railhead is New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in Jalpaiguri. It is one of the major railway junctions in North Bengal and north-east India. The station helps to connect the eastern states with other major cities. There is a large number of express and special trains make a stop here before heading towards the northeast.

Jaldapara is well connected by road to different parts of the state. It lies on a National Highway which allows people to reach Jaldapara from Siliguri in only 3 hours. The entry point to the park is Madarihat, which lies on NH31. There are regular bus services between Jaldapara and neighboring areas. Bhutan Government buses, North Bengal State Transport Corporation buses, and minibuses are abundantly available for ferrying people to different parts of the state like Siliguri and Alipurduar via Madarihat which gives access to the national park.

Getting Around:

Jaldapara is a national park and for moving around the area there are no local options or cabs available. People have to depend upon jeeps and elephants for venturing deep into the jungle, for touring the forest and spotting animals. Jeep and elephant safaris are organized by forest lodges.

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Weather and Best Time to Visit

Summer (March to June):  

Summer in Jaldapara is quite hot and humid with temperatures ranging between 32°C and 40°C. Despite the heat, it is one of the better times to visit Jaldapara if you want to spot animals. Because of the heat, they come out of their hiding to go to river banks for drinking water, particularly in the mornings and evenings. It is relatively easier to spot them during these times. As the morning grows it becomes hotter and they tend to take refuge in their shelter.

Monsoon (June to September):

Monsoon in Jaldapara brings heavy showers. The incessant rains make sightseeing difficult and the park is closed to tourists. Safaris are canceled for the entire monsoon period from June to September. Moreover, monsoon also happens to be the breeding season of the animals and they prefer to remain in their hideout and do not venture out much. It is difficult to spot them.

Winter (October to March):

The months following monsoon, in October and November, leaves are green and fresh and because of the rains, the grasses grow in height and thickness. Spotting animals during these months is tough because they hide well behind the tall grasses. These two months experience some light rainfall which makes safaris difficult. With the onset of the winter, the grasses become thinner and trees shade leaves and weather improves. Animal movement increases and is easier to spot. A visit to Jaldarapara till March is a good idea.

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Things to Do

No trip to a forest can be complete without a safari that takes tourists deep into the jungle. Jaldapara is no exception. There are jeep and elephant safaris that are regularly organized by the government lodges. The safaris allow people a glimpse of the dense forests and spot animals like the world-famous Asian one-horned rhino, bison, deer, etc. Elephant safaris are conducted very early in the morning while jeep safaris take place twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon. Elephant safaris are recommended for they can venture further into a jungle and take routes that cannot be accessed by cars.

Bird Watching:

Dense jungles and rich vegetation make Jaldapara and neighboring areas the perfect natural habitat for different species of birds. It is a paradise for bird lovers and bird watchers. They will come across some truly stunning four-winged beauties. Pigeons, crested eagles, Shikra, Junglefowl, Patridge, Malabar pied hornbill, peafowl etc. Cuckoos, Drongos, Parakeets, Barbets are some of the winter visitors to the park. Bengal Florican, Shaheen falcon, Large Green-billed Malkoha, White Rumped Vultures are some only a few of the 240 species of birds that can be found here. Spending hours and watching the birds in action and identifying as many of them as possible are the best things that bird lovers can do during their stay in Jaldapara.

Photography:  

If you are a budding photographer or a professional wildlife photographer, Jaldapara is the place to be. Different species of wild animals, colorful beautiful birds, rich flora and fauna, varied vegetation cover, dense jungles make Jaldapara an extremely exciting destination for photographers. At different times of the day they get treated to different beauty of the forest and every moment captured is truly amazing. So if you have a camera, do remember to carry one to capture the beauty of Jaldapara in your lens.

Trip to Tea Estates of Dooars :  

Dooars is sprawled across the states of West Bengal and Assam . Apart from being a dense forest housing large number of wild animals and birds, it also has sprawling tea estates producing some of the finest tea in the world. When in Jaldapara, take out some time to visit these beautiful tea gardens. They are a sight to behold. Tourists are given guided tours of the gardens and taught about the process of tea making.

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Eating in Jaldapara

Deep in the wilderness, there aren’t any fine dining options. There are simple eateries and for food, tourists have to depend upon the lodges where they stay. Jaldapara Tourist Lodge has a multi-cuisine restaurant that serves reasonable varieties of food. The cuisine is essentially Bengali but influences of North Indian food have also made their way into these restaurants.

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Jaldapara is one of the most popular forests of Dooars. Jaldapara was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary back in 1943 for the protection of Wildlife, particularly single horned Rhinos. Recently in 2012 the forests of Jaldapara has been upgraded to the status of a National Park. Jaldapara is situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar district in West Bengal. River Torsha runs through this forest sanctuary which is mostly covered with tall grasses. The Western side of River Torsha is called the Jaldapara and the Eastern side is known as Chilapata forests. Jaldapara is best known for its population of one horned Asiatic Rhinos, which is the second largest in the world after Kaziranga forests of Assam. The population of Rhino in Jaldapara is said to be around 160 and is increasing at a steady pace. Other major Wildlife includes Asiatic Elephants, Swamp deer, wild pigs, Gaur(Indian Bison) and a numbers of birds, reptiles and others. Jaldapara is paradise for bird lovers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal Florican was sighted. The other bird to be found here are the crested eagle, Palla’s fish eagle, shikra, jungle fowl, peacock, partridge and pythons and about eight spiecies of fresh water turtles can also be found here. A thrilling elephant safari is organised in the early morning from Hollong forest bungalow 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 rarte sight of the Indian rhinos Asiatic elephants. The jeep safari inside the sanctuary is another major attraction. There are multiple Jeep safaris being organised both in the morning and in the evening. Local excursions also arranged to visit tea gardens to see the manufacturing of tea in the nearby tea gardens. There are many beautiful places to visit around Jaldapara: Totopara which is 30km away from Jaldapara, a small village on the banks of river Torsha. Chilapata forest is in the eastern part of river Toesha and khayerbari Tiger Rescue Centre. Jaldapara tourist Lodge park.

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Jaldapara-vast grassland at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas

Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary which is now known as Jaldapara National Park is situated on the banks Torsha River in the Alipurduar district in West Bengal, India. It is now among the most popular and engaging destinations in Dooars.

In 1943 it was declared a wildlife sanctuary for the protection of wildlife especially the One-horned Rhino. Today Jaldapara has the highest population of One-horned Rhino which was once threatened with existence. Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary was declared as a National Park in May 2012.

You can rent a car in Siliguri to travel to this glamorous forest from a local tour operator like Jayanti Travels. While arriving by air to Bagdogra Airport, you can avail Bagdogra Airport taxi at a reasonable rate to get a drop at a preferred location near Jaldapara.

Visit Jaldapara to witness its hypnotic flora and fauna along with rivers like Malangi, Chirakhawa , Sissamara, Kalijhora, Bhaluka, Torsha and Buri Torsha .

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1-chilapata:.

Entry point for Chilapata forest #EkadoshiDayOut pic.twitter.com/zS9gJGiZqU — Agnivo Niyogi (?????? ??????) (@Aagan86) October 1, 2017

Chilapata Forest near Jaldapara National Park is a dense forest in Dooars which is located at a distance of 20 km from the main town of Alipurduar. It is popular for being an elephant corridor between the Jaldapara National Park and the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Various types of new species are found here in Chilapata and used by rhinoceros for inhabitation. From Jaldapara, it is just 15 km away and one can explore the centuries-old Fort of Nal king. Leopard, snakes and few other animals are found here in a large number.

2- Khayerbari Tiger Rescue Centre:

Limping #tiger is not a good sight @ Khayerbari Rescue centre #WestBengal #tourism pic.twitter.com/KI4SsCucM2 — Mohit Daga (@MOHIT881923) May 7, 2016

Khayerbari which is popularly known as “Royal Bengal Tiger and leopard” Rescue Centre is an outgrowth of the Jaldapara forest towards the Western side. 19 tigers were rescued and brought here in 2005 when the performing of the wildlife in the circus was banned.

The park has been established and developed with the purpose of rehabilitation and treatment of tigers and leopards. Hence, it was given the name of “Khayerbari Royal Bengal Tiger Rehabilitation and Research Centre”.

3-Totopara:

They can create music from any young leaf. #tototribe #totopara #northbengal A post shared by Geetanjali Dhar (@geetanjalidhar) on May 6, 2014 at 11:43pm PDT

Totopara is a small village in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. It can be visited to witness an indigenous experience. It is located on the banks of river Torsha and on the Indo Bhutan border. The village is popular for the Toto tribe who lives and is an endangered tribe with only 1000 members today.

Along with the government, some non-government agencies have been striving to uplift the living condition of the Toto tribe. Living with them and observing their lifestyle is something which can be very enjoyable when on a trip to Jaldapara and have enough stretch of time.

A journey of thousand miles starts with a single step of determining the destination!!

And when you determine Jaldapara as your next holiday destination, you get the opportunity of witnessing the pristine beauty which forest offers. The glorious wildlife of Jaldapara which includes Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, Tigers, Elephants, Barking Deer and Bison along with One-horned Rhino is a thrilling mixture which is sure to give you an everlasting experience.

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Situated in the Eastern foothills of the Himalayas, the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary along with Gorumara National Park is famous for one horned rhinoceros, elephants and Bengal Tigers, spotted deers, barking deers, sambhar deers, bison, wild pig, hog deer and bison.

The skies here too will be a part of your tourist spot with a sizeable variety of eagles, Bengal florican, Indian Hornbill, jungle fowl, pea fowl, patridges and more. Varieties of eagles such as crested eagle and fishing eagle can also be seen. You can also visit the Gorumara National Park nearby and the ruins of an old fort situated inside the Chilapata Forest. Since Jaldapara is famous for its innumerable elephants, you can take an elephant ride through the park. Alternately, you can also take the Safaris available on hire.  

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Jaldapara National Park: Elephant & Jeep Safaris

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Jaldapara elephant safari.

• 5:30am to 6:30am 
• 6:30am to 7:30am 
• 7:30am to 8:30am  
• Rs. 1020/- per person 
• Vehicle charge for pick up and drop - Rs. 500. 
• Car Parking Charge - Extra 
• Service charge by hotel - extra. 

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Jaldapara jeep safari.

• Madarihat Car Safari (Route: Madarihat NIC - Hollong Forest Rest House - Harindanga Watch Tower - Jaldapara Watch Tower - Khawcand Para - Back to Madarihat NIC) 
• Madarihat NIC to Titi/Toto Para (Route: Madarihat NIC - NH 31C - Torsa Bridge - Central Road - Lankapara FRH Back to NIC Madarihat via Central Road) 
• Chilapata Car Safari Route-I (Route: Chilapata Range Office - Shikari Line - Bania Watch Tower - Parl Road - Mendabari Watch Tower - Bania Ruins - Kurmai Forest Village - Back to Chilapata Range Office) 
• Chilapata Car Safari Route-II (Route: Kodal Basti - Heart Road - Mendabari Watch tower - Parl Road - Bania Watch Tower - Bania Ruins - Back to Kodal Basti) 
• Salkumar Gate Car Safari (Route: Salkumar Gate - Hollong Forest Rest House - Harindanga Watch Tower - Jaldapara Watch Tower - Salkumar Gate) 
• Visitor entry fee: Rs. 187/- per person (Rs. 500 for foreigner) 
• Vehicle entry fee - Rs.400 per vehicle. 
• Guide Charge - Rs.300 per vehicle. 
• Vehicle hiring Charges - Rs.1200 to 1500 per trip per vehicle depending on route length (The cost of jeep safari from Hollong Lodge is lesser than from Madarihar Lodge) 

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Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar Sub-Division of Jalpaiguri District in West Bengal. The river Torsha flows through this sanctuary which have an area of 141 Sq.km.  Jaldapara, the vast grassland with patches of riverine forests was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for protection of the great variety flora and fauna, particularly the one-horned rhinoceros, an animal threatened with extinction.

The inception of the Jaldapara began with the dream of protecting the mammoth Indian one-horned rhinos. Jaldapara is a naturally gifted sanctuary surrounded by variety of woods, grasslands, fresh flowing streams, sandy river banks and tall blankets of grass lines. These refreshing elements of wildlife treasures are best suitable for animals. Jaldapara’s diversity sustains natural behaviors of animals by retaining feasible habitats for various species.

The magical Jaldapara Camp is located at the Sub-Division of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, in a place called Alipurduar. This spectacular place is at the eastern side of its district. For ages West Bengal have been creating magnificent wildlife beauties by its wonderful governance of natural resources. The Jaldapara Sanctuary is a mosaic of woods, grasslands, perennial streams, sandy river banks and extensive belts of tall grass.

It contains a great diversity of flora and fauna of mixed deciduous forest, grasslands and river banks. The Malangi River also flows nearby from east to west. Drained by rivers Torsha, Malangi, Hollong, Chirakhawa, Kalijhora, Sissamara, Bhaluka and Buri Torsha, the Sanctuary provides extensive grassland which is last refuge to a wide variety of mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds. Jaldapara is one of the most popular forests of Dooars.

The Hollong bungalow inside the forest is probably one of the most sought after tourist accommodation anywhere in India. Today Jaldapara has grown much beyond the Hollong Bungalow and has a large number of options for tourists visiting the National Park.

How to Reach Jaldapara

• By Air — Madarihat is the entry point for the sanctuary. It’s located on the NH 31 (Siliguri-Hasimara), 135 km east from Siliguri, 80 km north from Cooch Behar and 50 km west from New Alipurduar. Bagdogra is the nearest airport at a distance of 140 km
• By Rail —The nearest railway station is Madarihat which is only 7 km from the sanctuary. Only passenger trains stop here. Jaldapara Tourist Lodge is a walking distance from this railway station. But it will be easier to reach Birpara/Hasimara where all the mail and express trains stop. Both these stations 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.

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Jaldapara temperature:.

• Summer (Apr to Jun) — Temperatures are high and range between (21°C) to (32°C)
• Monsoon (Jul to Sep) — Regular and heavy rainfall happens. This is not a good season for tourists
• Winter (Oct to Mar) — Temperatures are low and range between (12°C) to (30°C)
• Best Season to Visit — Oct to Mar are the best season for tourism

Places to See in Jaldapara

Jaldapara camp.

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The air in the Jaldapara is simply refreshing and one could sense the solitude of wilderness. The rhythms and sounds of jungle create magical effects on animals and visitors travel the mesmerizing Jaldapara Camp. Rhino is the ultimate trademark of the Jaldapara Camp.

The wildlife enthusiasts can experience the electrifying. In open woodlands, scattered grasslands and across rivers and glades scenes of strolling elephants is simply breath-taking. Wandering species such as tuskers and maknas can be spotted around the beautiful Hollong tourists lodge.

Other striking experience is when visitors get a chance to visit Jaldapara Camp during dawn and twilight zone as many species can be found in the low human traffic area. The herd of Gaur (Indian bison) and variety of deer such as chital, hog deer, Sambar and barking deer (Muntjac) can be seen marching around the sanctuary, camp in the early morning.

Amongst other species of Deer, Sambar is Asia’s largest Asiatic deer that are majorly found in bundle. Sambar prefers being close to streams and grasslands. Hog Deer by nature prefers tall grass unlike their contemporary Chital. The multi-talented ability of the barking deer fascinates visitors the most as it produces variety of sounds from its gifted vocal cords. In this thrilling camp of Jaldapara several wild pigs can spotted mainly around the open grounds and rivers as they dig tubers and bulbs.

Tourists visiting sanctuary long for the glimpse of roaring Tigers and Leopards but it is rare that these ferocious animals can be spotted during prime tourists’ hours. Visitors can try when few people are around, perhaps they may get lucky to spot these beautiful animals.

Rarest of the lot reserve includes Leopard, Fishing cat and Jungle. The remaining lot of the Jaldapara Camp is equally fascinating with the likes of Indian Civet, Common Otter, Fidgety Giant squirrel, hispid hare, Indian porcupine and pangolin.

Elephant Safari

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A thrilling elephant safari is organized in the early morning from Hollong forest bungalow 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.

However elephant rides are always in high demand and they cannot be booked in advance. Tourists has to book the Elephant ride on the spot and a ride cannot be guaranteed. Recently elephant safari is also introduced from Barodabari Malangi Lodge of WBFDC. Tourists who do not get tickets from Hollong can avail of this option

Jeep Safari

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The jeep safari inside the sanctuary is another major attraction. There are multiple Jeep safari being organized both in the morning and in the evening. The number of watchtowers where the Jeep safari takes tourists has increased during recent year. Tourists must travel in the forest department approved Jeep accompanied by a tourist guide

Khayerbari Tiger Rescue Center

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When the show of Tigers in Indian Circus was banned in 1998, many tigers were rescued and brought to the Khayerbari Tiger Rescue Centre. Leopards captured from the whole of Dooars area also find shelter here. The Tiger Rescue centre has a watchtower from where you can see the animals. There is also a battery operated small car which takes tourists on a ride inside the leopard area of the park. The rescue centre is about 15 kms from Jaldapara town.

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Jaldapara is a birdwatchers paradise. Set out with a binocular and see the majestic flight of Hornbill, Racket-Tailed Drongo and Asian Paradise Flycatcher. See the splendours of sun set beyond the vast grassland of Jaldapara from you Bungalow deck. Jaldapara is exceptionally rich in avifauna because of varied terrain, mosaic of vegetation and rich insect life. More than 240 species of birds are found in variety of habitat- Grassland, water bodies, woodland.

The varied tree forests and rich shrub growth on the forest floor provide ideal setting for many woodland birds, such as Green Pigeons, Hornbills, Barbets, Parakeets, Woodpeckers, Cuckoos, Orioles, Drongo, Babblers, Thrushes etc. Brahminy ducks, whistling teals and Goosanders are winter visitors. The most common water birds are the large and little cormorant, Indian Shag, Darter, Egrets, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Pied Wagtail, Spur Winged Lapwing, Moorhen, and White Breasted Water hen etc. The night hunters in Jaldapara are the owls and the night jars

Where to Eat

The Forest Bungalows are the only accommodation available inside the forest. There are basic Bengali cuisine available in the hotels. There is no other shop or eatery in the jungle

What to Buy

The place is not for the shopaholics and there is nothing you can buy from here.

To get around the place and visit other places of interests adjacent to Jaldapara, the only option for tourists is a vehicle on rental. The forest safari is organized in rented gypsies or elephant.

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Jaldapara Family Tourism Centre

Welcome to Jaldapara Family Tourism Centre. Nestling in the natural beauty of the wilds, the Jaldapara Family Tourism Centre, JPFTC is the luxury jungle retreat of Terai, at the edge of Jaldapara Forest in the Alipurduar district of North Bengal. JPFTC invites you to holiday and unwinds in the lap of rural hospitality, ethnic culture and forest feel of Dooars.

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Places to Visit

Fooding and lodging, accommodation facilities we have at jpftc, room categories.

• Ground Floor
• Dinning / Parking
• Total 7 Rooms are available in 1st Floor.
• Out of 7 rooms 1 room is 4 bed room with Attach bath With Geyser & commode system, king size bed @ ₹ 2400.00 / Night.
• Rest 6 rooms are d ouble Bed room @ ₹ 1400.00  with attach bath With Geyser & commode system, king size bed.
• Total 24 persons can accomodate in the 1st Floor.
• Online and offline both booking facility is available.
• Package booking is available for group travelers.

• Total 7 Rooms are available in Ground Floor
• Out of 7 rooms 1 room is  triple bed room, @ ₹ 1400.00  with one double bed & One Single bed with attach bath and commode system with king size bed.
• Rest 3 rooms are double bed room ₹ 1200.00 with attach bath & commode system with king size bed.
• Rest 2 rooms are small Double Bed room Rent @ ₹ 1000.00 / Night with attach bath with commode system, General size bed,
• 1 No. Dormitory with  Common 6 bed @ ₹ 200 / Par head / Night ( Only Providing for Driver Common Bath & toilet )

• Total 4 Rooms are available at Basement.
• All 4 rooms are bed room with Attach bath & commode system and general  size bed @ ₹ 800.00 / Night.
• Online and Offline booking faciliry is available

• 1 Dinning space with 24 no seating Capacity in a single go.
• Front side Reception desk and a good space Parking zone is available.
• For big groups vehicle and Volvo bus parking is also available.

Why Jaldapara Family Tourism Centre

We are only 100 mtr away from the Ticket counter and 200 mtr away from Jaldapara Main gate 

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• JPFTC Package

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Package food at jaldapara ftc.

• ₹ 500 / Head / Day (Break Fast, Launch , Dinner with complimentary Tea)
• Regular and Individual Rates also available without package. 
• Tourists can get the test of local fishes here.
• we provide on demand food also.

2 Nigh & 3 Days Package Tour

A all in one package tour facility for tourists which gives a ultimate touch of wild with the ethnic culture of North Bengal local tribes. We made this tour package in a way where tourist can get the change to touch the sole of nature very closely. 

There is a visit of wild Jaldapara National Parks, visit of Totopara and also get a change to meet Totos, South Khairbari Tiger Rehabilitation Centre and may other places of Jaldapara and its fringe areas. 

• Day-1 : Pick – up to Railway station (Morning) after lunch visit to totopara or south khairbari.  
• 2 nd day = Morning visit to Jaldapara National park Car-safari or Elephant Ridding after Breakfast visit to Phunsoling kharbanddi BuddhaTemple ( BHUTAN) or sikia jhora River booting
• 3 rd Day = Rest or visit to Mountain View 7 Point and Drop to rail station

TOUR DESTINATION IN THE DOOARS AROUND OF JALDAPARA

• Jaldapara car safari.
• Torsha river tolly line car safari.
• Jaldapara Elephant riding.
• Chilapata car safari.
• Southkhayearbari leopard Enclosure.
• Kunjjo nagar bird watching center.
• Toto Para ( single Community in the World)
• Boxa Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose enclosure British ford.
• Lepchakha Mountaineering & view nature of mountain.
• Joyanti = i) car safari. ii)Joyeanti pukhree Mountaineering. iii) chhota mahakal Darshan. iv) Boro mahakal darshan. v) Shikia jhora forest river Botting.
• Bhutan pashakha view point.
• Coochbihar Lord Modonmohan mandir.
• Coochbihar Royal palace.
• Roshikbeel migrated & Amazon forest bird watching center.
• Gorumara car safari
• 7 point Mountain View.

JALDAPARA NATIONAL PARK

The park provides excellent habitat for famous IndianOne Horn Rhinoceros, next to Assam. Moreover, the National Park.

Buxa Tiger Reserve

Buxa Tiger Reserve was declared the 15th Tiger Reserve of the country in 1983 in the District of Alipurduar.

Gorumara National Park

GM National Park is a must-visit place for any traveler interested to see Duars. GM was declared as National Park during 1992,

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How to Reach JPFTC

• From Siliguri Junction Bus Stand tourists can get ticket upto Falakata (150 km) and then from Falakata to Madarihat (20 km).
• From Alipurduar, get direct bus from NBSTC directly yo Madarihat (60 km)
• From Coochbehar get bus upto Falakata (45 km) and then to Madarihat.
• From Hasimara get direct bus to Madarihat (6 km)

• The best way to come at Madarihat  (Jaldapara National Park ) via Kanchankanya express from Shealdha to Hasimara / Birpara. it will take only 15 min from Hasimara or Birpara (Dalgaon) as there is no stoppage of Kanchankanya Exp at Madarihat.
• From NJP tourists can come at Madarihat (130) via bus via Jalpaiguri, Dhupguri, Birpara or via Sevak, Malbazar, Chalsa, Birpara.
• There are many trains from Sealdah / Hawrah to Falkata. From Falakata tourists can hire a vehicle directly to Madarihat (Jaldapara)

• The Nearest Airport is Coochbehar Airport but the most popular airport is Bagdogra at Siliguri, 200 km from Madarihat ( Jaldapara )

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Value of Money, a good place to stay near Jaldapara main gate. the local market is only 50 mtr away. from here tourists can get a chance to explore the ethnic culture of local  tribes.

The land of Rhinos.

Safari Timings

• Elephant Ride

Summer Season (1st March to 15th June)

1st Shift : 5:00 AM to 7:30 AM (1st Shift) 2nd Shift : 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM (2nd Shift) 3rd Shift : 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (3rd Shift) 3rd Shift : 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (4th Shift)

Winter Season (1st March to 15th June)

1st Shift : 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM (1st Shift) 2nd Shift : 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (2nd Shift) 3rd Shift : 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (3rd Shift) 3rd Shift : 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (4th Shift)

Summer Season (1st March to 15th June) (For Both 2 Points)

1st Shift : 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM (1st Shift) 2nd Shift : 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM (2nd Shift) 3rd Shift : 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM (3rd Shift)

Winter Season (1st March to 15th June) ( For both 2 points)

1st Shift : 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM (1st Shift) 2nd Shift : 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM (2nd Shift) 3rd Shift : 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (3rd Shift)

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Jaldapara National Park, Alipurduar – Safari, Timings, Resort

• August 1, 2023

Jaldapara National Park is a popular national park located on the banks of the Torsa and Hollong rivers with diverse flora and fauna. It is situated at the base of the Eastern Himalayas in West Bengal’s Alipurduar district.

This is one of the major national parks in the Dooars region of West Bengal.

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At 61 meters, Jaldapara is surrounded by 216.51 sq. km. of extensive grassland and stretches of riverine forests. It was declared a sanctuary in 1941 and upgraded to a national park in 2014.

In this article, you will get to know the following points about Jaldapara National Park,

• How to reach
• Flora and Fauna
• Elephant Safari
• Jeep Safari

Photography

• Best time to visit
• Places to stay
• Nearby attractions

Let’s see each of these points in detail.

About Jaldapara

Jaldapara Sanctuary was established in 1941 to protect the area’s diverse flora and animals, especially the one-horned rhinoceros, a species that is vulnerable to extinction.

Over its 216 square kilometers, the Jaldapara Sanctuary includes woodlands, meadows, perennial streams, sandy riverbanks, and large expanses of tall grass.

It has a variety of plants and animals that live in mixed deciduous forests, meadows, and riverbanks. The sanctuary also has vivid grassland that serves as the shelter for various species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

Torsa, Malangi, Hollong, Chirakhawa, Kalijhora, Sissamara, Bhaluka, and Buri Torsa rivers flow along this park.

How to reach Jaldapara National Park

Air: The closest airport to Jaldapara is Bagdogra, and visitors can drive through Siliguri to get there.

Rail: NJP is North East India’s most significant railway station. All of India’s famous stations have direct connections to NJP.

Madarihat is the station that is the closest to Jaldapara.

Road: Jaldapara is accessible by cabs and buses from Siliguri via the National Highway. Madarihat serves as the sanctuary’s entrance. It is situated on NH 31 (Siliguri-Hasimara section).

From Siliguri to Alipurduar through Madarihat, buses operated by the North Bengal State Transport Corporation, Bhutanese government buses, and mini buses are available.

From Siliguri, you can also rent a car to get to Jaldapara. It will cost you between Rs. 2000 – 4000. Share jeeps are also available till Madarihat.

Flora and Fauna at Jaldapara National Park

Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a wide range of wildlife and beautiful flora that will captivate you in every possible way. The majority of the woodland of this national park is savannah and is covered with tall elephant grass.

The Asiatic one-horned rhinoceros is the sanctuary’s major attraction. Jaldapara National Park, and Kaziranga National Park in Assam, have India’s highest number of one-horned rhinos.

Leopard, elephant, sambhar deer, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild pig, and bison are among the other animals seen here.

Jaldapara is a haven for avian enthusiasts. It is one of the few locations in India where you can see the Bengal florican, also known as the Bengal Bustard. Along with the pied hornbill, peafowl, partridge, and jungle fowl, other birds that can be found in this area include the crested eagle, Pallas’s fishing eagle, and Shikra.

In addition, eight species of freshwater turtles, a python, a monitor lizard, a Krate, a cobra, and a gecko have taken shelter here.

Therefore this place will offer sights of rich wildlife engaged in different activities. You can have exciting views of the rhinos remaining submerged in the small lakes or elephants crossing rivers and drinking water in the streams.

The river Torsha runs through this rainforest sanctuary, which is also another beautiful place to see in Jaldapara. The Malangi River also runs from east to west.

Things to do in Jaldapara National Park

You can travel through the dense forest and explore the wilderness on elephant backs and jeep safaris.

Elephant Safari at Jaldapara National Park

Most guests staying overnight at Jaldapara in any homestay or resort prefer an elephant safari.

You can also avail of morning and afternoon 4×4 safari options.

Early in the morning, an exciting elephant safari can be planned to view the magnificent grandeur of the grasslands of Jaldapara.

The best way to see the sanctuary’s One-Horned Rhinos, Asiatic Elephants, Gaur (Indian bison), Deer, and other animals is on an elephant ride.

Timings of Elephant Safari

Every morning the safari is one hour.

The timings of the Jaldapara National Park Elephant Safari are,

Summer (April to October):

Winter (November to March):

Elephant Safari Cost

The elephant safari at Jaldapara National Park costs approximately Rs 1200 per person.

Jeep Safari at Jaldapara National Park

On the approach from Hollong to the Chilapata range, Jeep safaris can be taken from the Madarihat Jaldapara Tourist Lodge and Kodalbasti Point.

No vehicles for Jeep safaris are directly operated by the forest or tourism departments.

In Jaldapara National Park, there is just a handful of designated, privately owned open Gypsy vehicles that are utilized for Jeep safaris.

Timings of Jeep Safari

Every day, there are four safari excursions offered: two in the morning and two in the afternoon.

The timings of the Jaldapara National Park Jeep Safari are,

Jeep Safari Cost

*Charges may vary

A safari lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes. A jeep has room for up to six people.

You can reserve a full Jeep by paying the entire vehicle rental fee for six people or joining a group and paying per person.

Taking beautiful snaps during safaris is another thing you can do here. Thousands of tourists visit this heavenly place to click mind-blowing photographs of nature and wildlife every year.

If you are a nature enthusiast or a photography lover, this is the ideal place to be. So follow the narrow trails bordered by wild floras and capture the exotic species in your frames.

Set the placidly flowing streams, the dense grasslands, and the magnificent sunsets here as your background.

Another thing worth mentioning is that you can have a better view of the surroundings from the popular watchtowers of Harindanga and Jaldapara.

Best time to visit Jaldapara National Park

The period following the monsoon, from October to January, is the ideal time to visit Jaldapara National park.

During winter, the temperature is pleasant and ideal for trips to the jungle, but the trees lose their leaves in winter, and the grasslands become sparser. However, you can surely spot wildlife during this time.

The forest appears lush and peaceful during the monsoon, as the jungle is denser than ever, and the trees and meadows have grown during the monsoon with new leaves. Therefore, spotting animals during this time may be difficult until they come out in the open, as they often remain hidden in the foliage. Additionally, there may be sporadic rains.

The park remains closed from June 15 – September 15 since it is the breeding season for animals.

You can also visit this place during summer, but the weather may be uncomfortable.

So try to plan your trips in winter and avoid visiting in summer and monsoons.

Places to stay near Jaldapara National Park

Madarihat Tourist Lodge, Aranya Tourism Property, and Hollong Tourist Lodge are popular accommodations to stay in Jaldapara. These places are well surrounded by greeneries and serenity and are well tucked with sprawling gardens and lawns.

You can also have beautiful forest views from these places. Wildlife can also be spotted from Hollong Lodge. Jeep safaris and other transports can be arranged from here.

These lodges will also provide a lot of facilities and delicious food.

Other attractions near Jaldapara National Park

The beautiful and famous Jaldapara National Park is wrapped with a peaceful ambiance and unmatched beauty.

So this winter, plan your journey to this National Park with your friends and family.

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Madarihat , located at a distance of 52km from Alipurduar is a quaint village of Dooars region. Sited at the periphery of Jaldapara National Park on the foothills of Himalayas, Madarihat with its lodging facility has become a favored tourist hub of Dooars region. Jaldapara National Park is known for housing the largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros in the state. The unique location of Madarihat has endowed Madarihat with rich flora and fauna making its favorable place to stay while traveling to Dooars region. The quaint village Madarihat is also famous for is wooden furniture.

Tourist Places to visit in Madarihat

Surrounded with thick mixed forest, the journey towards the Madarihat is an unforgettable experience which is filled with the astounding view of changing landscape. Traveling through the paddy fields, lush tea garden while crossing the iconic Coronation Bridge to reach Madarihat which offers the panoramic vista of emerald blue river Teesta meandering through the lofty mountain hill is a visual treat from the tourist. Sited at the vicinity of the Jaldapara National Park, Madarihat with its lodging facility has become the base for many adventurer and tourist who want to explore the vast grassland and riverine forest of Jaldapara National Park. The dense forest of Jaldapara is also home to the Toto tribe. Madarihat not only act as a base but it also scenic beauty of its own which has lured many travelers towards it. The view of cascading river streams meandering through the emerald green forest while being enclosed by the lush tea garden witnessed from Madarihat has ensnared the heart of many travelers. Situated in the National Highway 31, there are few pictorial places which can be visited from Madarihat at an easy traveling distance like Chilapata Forest . Located 35km from Madarihat, Chilapata forest is an essential migration corridor for the large herbivores like wild elephant and rhinoceros. Phuentsholing located at a distance of 32km from Madarihat is a picturesque border town of Bhutan which is famous for its crocodile breeding centre called Amo Chhu. Located at a distance of 43km from Madarihat is Buxa Tiger Reserve which is dotted with astounding trekking routes and historic monuments. Madarihat maybe a quaint village but the scenic beauty of Madarihat never ceases to amaze the travelers. Trekking through the thick deciduous forest to getting an insight within the cultural aspect of tribal people, Madarihat with its unique location offers its all to the visitors.

If you like experiencing new things and are always up for any kind of adventure Madarihat a quaint village of Dooars region can be the ideal destination for you. Endowed with rich flora and fauna, Madarihat with its picturesque view and serene ambiance and proximity with forest area of Dooars like Jaldapara and Chilapata has become a must visit destination for the nature lover and adventure travelling in Dooars region . Sited close to the wandering ground of wild animals and exotic birds, spending a night in the Madarihat lets the travelers get the sense of closure towards the wilderness.

Best Time to Visit Madarihat

Dooars region experiences a heavy rainfall during rainy season so the best time to visit Madarihat to relish the pristine beauty of Dooars region is the post monsoon season from October to May when the weather remain soothing. It is best to avoid the rainy season since the forest area of Dooars remain close from mid July to mid September.

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Aranya Tourism Property, previously known Jaldapara Tourist Lodge sited on the vicinity of Jaldapara National Park is a Nature Resort maintained by West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (WBTDC). The unique location of Jaldapara Tourist Lodge has made it the most preferred place to stay while visiting Jaldapara National Park after Holong Tourist Lodge. Jaldapara situated in Alipurduar Sub-Division of Jalpaiguri District is a national park famous for housing the largest population of One-horned Rhinoceros in India after Kaziranga National Park of Assam. Jaldapara National Park was formed in 1941 for the protection of wildlife, particularly one-horned rhinos, an animal threatened with extinction. Flanked along the riverbank of Torsha Jaldapara is one of the few places where Bengal Florican was spotted.

Aranya Tourism Property is a Forest Bungalow located in Madarihat. Surrounded by the dense forest of Jaldapara, this Govt. Tourist Lodge is one of the oldest and arguably the best place to stay in Jaldapara. Sighting of deer and elephant is not uncommon for the guest lodging in Jaldapara National Park. There is a park for the children in the Aranya Tourism Property with a statue of a wild animal. And for the cat lovers, there is a leopard rescuing centre near the lodge. The stay at the Aranya Tourism Property will be comfortable and exotic because of the big clean and spacious room with a view of lush green dense forest. One of the most prime attractions of Jaldapara Tourist Lodge excluding the amazing location is Jaldapara Elephant Safari. The guest lodging in Aranya Tourism Property gets the first preference for famous Jaldapara Elephant Safari.

Apart from adorning the rich flora and fauna of Jaldapara, there are many places to visit during one's stay at Aranya Tourism Property. Gorumara National Park located in the Terai region of the Himalayan foothills is a favored sightseeing destination for visitors loading in Jaldapara Tourist Lodge. It is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forest and famous for its population of One Horned Rhinoceros. One of the best times to stay in Jaldapara Forest Bungalow is from September to March. The forested area of Dooars remains closed from 15th June to 15th September. Being a govt. tourist lodge all the booking for Jaldapara Tourist Lodge are done in advance through the online portal.

How To reach Jaldapara Tourist Lodge

Bagdogra is the closest airport of Jaldapara Tourist Lodge. It is located at a distance of 127km. From Bagdogra visitor can hire a taxi to reach the Tourist Lodge. If visitors are taking the rail route, they can board a train for New Mal Junction. The distance between New Mal Junction to Jaldapara Tourist Lodge is 73km. From New Mal Junction visitors can easily hire a taxi to cover this distance and reach Aranya Tourism Property. Recently West Bengal Government has opened a direct AC Bus Service from Kolkata to Aranya Tourism Property. For visitors hailing from Kolkata, it is the most convenient way to reach Jaldapara Tourist Lodge.

How to Book Aranya Tourism Property

North Bengal Tourism has made booking Aranya Tourism Property quite simple and convenient. Now get rid of the hassle of booking your favourite Government accommodation. Just make a call to these above-mentioned numbers and let us do it for you.

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