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Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary was constituted in the year of 1941 for the protection of wild life, particularly of single horned Rhinos. River Torsha runs through this forest sanctuary. The forest is mainly covered with tall elephant grasses.
Elephant ride is also arranged for viewing of wild life preferably at dawn.
State : West Bengal
Location : Alipurduar , sub-division of Jalpaiguri district, 124 km from Siliguri, West Bengal .
Coverage Area : 114 Sq. Km.
Main Attraction : Elephant and horned rhinos
Best Time To Visit : October to May.
Transport Information :
- Nearest Railway Station : Rangapara ( 60-kms from Bhalukpong, in Sonitpur district ).
- Nearest Airport : Bagdogra ( 13 kms from Siliguri).
- Nearby Cities : Siliguri
Wild Life :
- Single horned rhinos
- Royal Bengal Tigers
- Wild elephant
- Sambha
- Wild pigs
- Swamp deers
- Hog deers
- Deers
- Bisons
- pea-fowl (bird)
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