Highlights

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

 

Package Itinerary

Day 01Alipurduar | New Jalpaiguri | Bagdogra - Jaldapara

Arrival at Alipurduar | New Jalpaiguri Railway Station | Bagdogra Airport and depart for Jaldapara. Upon arrival, check in to your Wildlife Lodge | Guest House & have your Lunch. One can opt for Elephant Joy Ride. Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner & Over Night stay at Jaldapara.

Day 02Jaldapara

Early morning, explore Jaldapara National Park by Jeep. After B/F, visit Leopard Rehabilitation Center. Post Lunch, proceed to visit Totopara village bordering Bhutan is the only habitation of Toto, a primitive tribe in Dooars. Dinner & Over Night stay at Jaldapara.

Day 03Jaldapara - Alipurduar | New Jalpaiguri | Bagdogra - Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check out from Jaldapara & depart for Alipurduar Railway Station | New Jalpaiguri Railway Station | Bagdogra Airport to board train | flight for onward destination journey.