Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary , Cooch Behar
About Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary
Chilapata Forest is a dense jungle area right in the middle of Eastern Dooars, near Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal. Chilapata is famous for the one horned rhinoceros but animals like Leopards, Elephants & Wild Boars are also present in this area. Bedsides more tha 20 species of snakes are found here and the large variety of butterflies found here is also quite famous.
Notorious for dacoits till few years ago, Chilapata is now very safe for tourists. Nearest town New Alipurduar is about 20 KMs away.
Tourists can visit stay at Mendabari Jungle Camp at Kodalbasti which is run by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation (WBFDC). Chilapata is open from October to May. Other attractions nearby include Buxa Tiger Reserve, Jaldapara wildlife sanctuary and Khayerbari Leopard Rescue Centre.
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Places to Visit near Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary
Dooars, West Bengal
0.9 km from Chilapata 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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Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal
3.6 km from Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Jaldapara National Park (Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary) situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas in Jalpaiguri district is one of the best...
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Cooch Behar Palace, West Bengal
30.5 km from Chilapata 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
41.5 km from Chilapata 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
*44 km from Chilapata 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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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*56.2 km from Chilapata 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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Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal
56.3 km from Chilapata 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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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*75.8 km from Chilapata 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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Borong, Sikkim
*84.7 km from Chilapata 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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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*85.3 km from Chilapata 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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Rimbick, West Bengal
*87.6 km from Chilapata 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
*88.8 km from Chilapata 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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