Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary , Cooch Behar
About Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Jaldapara National Park (Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary) situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas in Jalpaiguri district is one of the best wildlife experience in the west Bengal state. Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of about 220 sq km and is located on the banks of River Torsa. Jaldapara boasts of the largest population of Indian one horned rhinoceros in the state. Other wildlife found inside the park includes Royal Bengal tigers, barking deer, spotted deer, Wild boar and Bison etc. various varieties of birds found in the park include Indian hornbill, Partridges, Bengal florican and many varieties of eagles as well.
It’s advisable to take Elephant ride rather than Jeep Safari, as you stand a better chance of spotting wildlife if you are on Elephant rather than nosy vehicle.
Gorumara National Park and an old fort in the Chilapata Forest are other nearby attractions that can be visited.
Freedom to make your own trip!
What you want, when you want and how you want.
Places to Visit near Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Dooars, West Bengal
2.7 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Located in north east West Bengal, along the foothills of Eastern Himalayas, Duars or Dooars are considered the gateway to Bhutan from India....
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Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal
3.6 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Chilapata Forest is a dense jungle area right in the middle of Eastern Dooars, near Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Jalpaiguri District of West...
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Cooch Behar Palace, West Bengal
34.1 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Most famous destination in Cooch Behar is Cooch Behar Palace, was designed on the very model of Buckingham palace during reign of King Nirpendra...
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Crocodile Farm, Phuentsholing, Western Zone
37.8 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Located in the City of Phuentsholing on the Banks of Amu Choo River, this center is unarguably one of the City’s popular and most visited...
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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*43 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second smallest natural protected region in Bhutan, accounting for about nearly two hundred fifty square...
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Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal
52.7 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Buxa Tiger Reserve is National Park in West Bengal that lies in the Buxa hills just south of Bhutan. Park's northern boundary is near to Bhutan...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*54.1 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*74.5 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*83 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The Jhomolhari trek offers the timeless experience of traversing through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, soaking the crisp mountain air and...
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Borong, Sikkim
*83.2 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Rimbick, West Bengal
*86.6 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Rimbick is about 100 KMs from Darjeeling town and a popular destination for backpackers and trekkers. Wake up early to witness the colourful...
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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*88 km from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan,...
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