Chilapata

About

Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the heart of Eastern Dooars at the Himalayan foothills. It serves as the corridor between Buxa Tiger Reserve National Park and Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary for Asian elephants and one horned rhinos. It is only 20 kilometres from IS Alipurduar and is an hours drive. It gives once in a lifetime opportunity for adventure lovers to stay amidst vast jungle accompanied by wild animals 24 hours.

Attractions

Elephant riding can be available from Mallangi Lodge and car safari from Chilapata Range Kodalbasti. Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 23 species of herbivores and carnivores and around 22 species of reptiles and 180 species of birds. Some rare orchids and trees and plants are found in the forest as well. This diverse flora and fauna is nurtured by the rivers Torsha and Bania which bring in the fresh monsoon alluvial soil. Apart from Asian elephants and one horned rhinos. sambar, barking deer, wild boar. hog deer, cheetal, leopard, and monkey can be found in the forest. You will be able to spot majority of these animals from the Mendabari watchtower while on the wildlife safari.

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