If you wish to be thrilled to the core, you are in right place!
The Bewitching Beauty of Chilapata!!
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Image Courtesy: commons.wikimedia.org[/caption] Located in the heart of Eastern Dooars, Chilapata is a dense forest which attracts many visitors by its vast range of wildlife. It is the part of Jaldapara National Park and the two have been divided by river Torsa. Jaldapara is to the west of Torsa while Chilapata is to the east, and in between the river flows. Isn’t Amazing? Yeah! It is and will surely blow your mind!
How to reach Chilapata?
Chilapata Forest is accessible through road, rail, and air- By air- Firstly, you have to come to Bagdogra Airport. And, from there you can hire a taxi to take you to Chilapata. Distance from Bagdogra to Chilapata- 138 km By rail- The easiest way to board a train up to Alipurduar station from where it is only an hour’s drive to Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary. Distance from Alipurduar to Chilapata- 30 km Moreover, you can also choose National Highway 31 to reach Chilapata if you are driving your car.
Abode of Vast Wildlife!!
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Image Courtesy: independent24x7.com[/caption] You can also explore at Chilapata
- One-Horned Rhinoceros
- Elephants
- Leopards
- Bison
- Chital Deer
- Sambar Deer
- Hog deer
- Barking Deer
- A plethora of birds.
Best time to visit- October to February
A Tour to Chilapata Forest Safari!!
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Image Courtesy: citiestips.com[/caption] While visiting Chilapata Forest, you should go for an experienced guide for a remarkable safari! There are 3 main safari locations inside the forest-
- CC Line, where there is a watchtower
- Ruins of the fort of Nal king that was built in the 5th century
- Mendabari forest area.
The view from watchtower will make you speechless!
Chilapata Forest Safari Cost!!
Approx Entry fees per person- INR 50 Car entry+parking fees- INR 125 Still camera- INR 50 Chilapata jungle safari for 6 people- INR 2600
Have A Peaceful Stay In Chilapata!!
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Image Courtesy: resorttrimurti.com[/caption] WBFDC has built a forest rest house inside Chilapata Forest. If you wish to stay here, you should book this rest house through online in advance. Moreover, if want to explore nearby places of Chilapata, you can you’re your trip more comfortable by staying in the best hotel in murti, Dooars. If the sight of the wild attracts you and their roaring calls give you goosebumps, then you should go for a trip to Chilapata Forest. A memorable trip to this forest has lured animal lovers from around the world.
