Jaldapara National Park Safari Booking

Jaldapara National Park is one of the most popular wildlife destinations in North Bengal, located in the Dooars region at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, along the Torsa River. Spread over 216.51 sq km, the park is famous for its vast grasslands and is home to the Asiatic one-horned rhinoceros, making it the second-highest rhino habitat in India after Kaziranga.

Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1943 and upgraded to a National Park in 2012, Jaldapara offers rich biodiversity, scenic landscapes, and exciting jungle safaris.

Jaldapara National Park From Kolkata By Car

Safari in Jaldapara

Jaldapara offers Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari, both conducted with forest department permits and advance booking.

Elephant Safari: Available only in the morning hours, offering close encounters with rhinos, bison, deer, and birds.

Jeep Safari: Conducted in morning and evening slots, ideal for wildlife viewing and photography across different forest ranges.

Best Time to Visit

The park remains open from 15 September to 15 June. The best time to visit is October to March. It stays closed during the monsoon season.

Wildlife & Birds

Apart from rhinos, the park is home to elephants, bison, deer species, wild boars, leopards, and rich birdlife including the Bengal Florican, hornbills, eagles, and peafowl. Reptiles like pythons, cobras, and monitor lizards are also found here.

Nearby Sightseeing Places

Chilapata Forest: Dense forest and jeep safari area

Buxa Tiger Reserve & Fort: Historic fort and wildlife reserve

Murti River: Scenic riverside picnic spot

Bhutan Gate (Samtse): Indo-Bhutan border viewpoint

How to Reach Jaldapara National Park

Nearest Airport: Bagdogra (IXB) – approx. 126 km

Nearest Railway Station: Madarihat | NJP – approx. 115 km

By Road: Well connected from Siliguri via national highways