Jaldapara Fast Fact

Location

In Alipurduar sub-division of Jalpaiguri District in north Bengal, past vast tracts of tea plantations in the Dooars region, close to the Bhutan border

Area

216.51 Sq. Km.

Park Timings

The Park is open from 15 September to 15 June and closes during the monsoon

Season

October to early May

Best Sighting

October – November & Mid March-Mid May

Go There For

Rhinos, Elephants, Bison, Bengal Florican, Barasingha, Pygmy Hog

Entry Gate

Madarihat

Safari Timings

Jeep Safari: 06:00 Hrs. – 08:00 Hrs. & 15:00 Hrs. – 17:00 Hrs.

Elephant Safari: 06:00 Hrs. – 08:00 Hrs.

Things to See & Do

Jeep Safari, Elephant Joy Ride, Visit Leopard Rehabilitation Center, Birdwatching

Getting There

Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (145 Km. / 3½ Hrs.)

Nearest Railhead: Alipurduar (50 Km. / 1 ½ Hr.), Cooch Behar (80 Km. / 2 Hrs.) New Jalpaiguri (140 Km. / 3½ Hrs.)

Suggested Itinerary club with Jaldapara

Sr. No.

Destination with Night Stay

Tour Days

1.

Jaldapara (2 N) – Kalimpong (1 N) – Darjeeling (3 N)

06 N / 07 D

2.

Jaldapara (2 N) – Pelling (2 N) – Gangtok (2 N) – Lachung (1N) – Gangtok (2N)

09 N / 10 D

3.

Jaldapara (2 N) – Kalimpong (1 N) – Darjeeling (3 N) – Pelling (2 N) – Gangtok (2 N) – Lachung (1 N) – Gangtok (2 N)

13 N / 14 D