Jaldapara National Park
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Jaldapara National Park is a sanctuary with a deep forest surrounded by lush green trees and wildlife. The only place to visit for wildlife is Jaldapara National Park. The area was inhabited by some Toto and Mech tribes before about 1800. The name of this place is "Totopara" from their settlement. The current name is Jaldapara from the name Totopara. It is located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River, which covers an area of 216.51 km2 with forests and wildlife. In 1941, the Government of India declared it a sanctuary for the conservation of a variety of flora and fauna. But in 2012 it was declared a national park. This national sanctuary is famous for one-horned Indian Rhinoceros and Elephant.
Flora
Jaldapara National Park has a forest cover of 216.51 km2. There are different types of trees in this forest like such as Shal, Teak, Mahua, Palash and Various Herbs.
Fauna
The main attraction of Jaldapara National Park is the Indian one-horned Rhinoceros. After Kaziranga National Park in Assam, it is the largest Rhino Forest in India. The clever side of this forest is covered with tall Savannah Grass. This grass is basically the favorite food of elephants. This is why there are so many Indian elephants besides rhinos. Other animals in the park include Indian Leopard, Indian Elephant, Deer, Hog Deer, Wild Boar and Gaur.
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Jaldapara National Park is called the Bird's Paradise. Because of the different species of birds found here, they are the Crested Eagle, Pallas Fish Eagle, Shikra, Finn Weaver, Peacock, Partridge and Low Pied Hornbill.
Among the reptiles Pythons, Lizards, Crates, Cobras, Geckos and about eight species of Turtles are found here.
Jaldapara National Park Safari
Apart from the Rhinoceros, one of the main attractions of this Jaldapara National Park is the jungle safari. There are two types of jungle safaris in this park such as Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari. Safari is the main reason for wildlife travel. The safari car and guide man can enter the deepest forest. After entering the deep forest, animals, insects and plants can be seen better. There are also Watch Towers and cottages to stay in.
Jaldapara National Park Elephant Safari
The elephant safari in this park is the most exciting. It is a strange feeling to ride a safari through the jungle on an elephant's back. Plants, jungles, rivers, animals, livestock and insects can be seen on the way and their pictures can be captured and saved on mobile. If you want to see or feel the scenery better, you must visit Jaldapara National Park.
Jaldapara National Park Timings
Jaldapara National Park is open daily from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM. It is open for the rest of the year except the rainy season. The best time to visit this sanctuary is from March to May. During this time the cloudless sky around and most of the animals come out after hibernation.
Jaldapara National Park Closing Date
Jaldapara National Park is closed only during the monsoon season. May and June are the two months of heavy rainfall in Bengal. During the rainy season, animals are busy breeding.
Jaldapara National Park Location
Jaldapara, Uttar Madarihat, West Bengal, PIN-735220, India.
Telephone No: +91-353-2511974
Website: http://www.jaldaparanationalpark.org
Jaldapara National Park Entry Fees
• ₹ 100 Per Person For Indian Visitors
• ₹ 150 Per Person For Foreign Visitors
• ₹ 750 Per Person For Elephant Safari Fees
• ₹ 1,600 Per 6 People Includes With Guide Fee For Jeep Safari.
• ₹ 50 For Camera
Different animals have maintained their balance depending on Jaldapara National Park. This forest is currently being cut down for human habitation. As a result, the range of this sanctuary has been steadily declining. As a result, many animals or plants are on the verge of extinction. If we all save the jungle, we will survive and the animals will be able to survive in the jungle.
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