Jaldapara National Park
জলদাপাড়া
Alipurduar district · Dooars & Terai
Home to the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
About Jaldapara National Park
A grassland and forest reserve on the Torsa river, known for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. Elephants, deer, wild boar and many birds are also seen. Safaris run by jeep and, in some seasons, by elephant-back rides depending on park rules.
Highlights
- Rhino sightings on jeep safaris
- Elephants and gaur
- Birdlife along the Torsa
- Hollong forest lodge
Plan your trip
- Best time
- November to March. The park is closed for the monsoon (roughly mid-June to mid-September).
- How to reach
- Nearest railhead is Hasimara/Madarihat; Bagdogra is the nearest major airport, about 4 hours by road.
- Suggested stay
- 2 days
- Distance from Kolkata
- About 680 km by road
- Travel time
- Overnight train
- Nearest railway station
- Hasimara or Madarihat
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Travel responsibly
- Keep silence on safari and never feed or approach animals.
Tip
Book safari and forest lodges early through the forest department or authorised sites; winter weekends fill up quickly.
Nearby and related destinations
- Chilapata Forest: Dense forest with a ruined fort inside it. (about 690 km from Kolkata, nearest station Hasimara)
- Buxa Tiger Reserve & Jayanti: Forest, a hill-top fort and a river on the Bhutan border. (about 700 km from Kolkata, nearest station Alipurduar Junction)
- Cooch Behar: A princely state and its European-style palace. (about 700 km from Kolkata, nearest station New Cooch Behar)
- Gorumara National Park: Rhinos, elephants and forest watchtowers near the Murti river. (about 620 km from Kolkata, nearest station New Mal Junction)
Part of these guides
Distances and travel times are approximate road figures from central Kolkata. Check timings, permits and road conditions before you travel.