Jaldapara
About
National park jaldapara wildlife sanctuary is a national park situated at the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in alipurduar district of Northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. Today, it has the largest population of the Indian one hundred rhinos in the state; and animal threatened with extinction, and is a habitat management area Category – 4
Attractions
Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal florican is sighted. The other birds to be found here are the crested eagle, Pallass fish cagle. shikra. Finns weaver. jungle fowl, peafowl (peacock). partridge, and lesser pied hormbill. pythons, monitor lizards, kraits, cobras, geckos, and about eight species of fresh water turtles can also be found here. Many of the animals in the park are endangered, like the Indian one-horned rhino and elephants.
How to Reach :
By Air
If you are traveling by air, then Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri will be the nearest airport.
By Train
If you are traveling by rail, then you have to get down at Hasimara/Alipurduar Jn/ New Alipurduar Station.
By Road
You can also reach Jaldapara from Siliguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar.