Neora Valley National Park (NVNP) is considered as one of the most endowed biological zones, which spreads over an area of about 88 Sq. km. and is situated near Lava in the foothill of majestic Himalayan Mountains. This park is bordered by the forests of Sikkim on one side and by Bhutan on the other. Rich is biodiversity and with the spectacular Kanchenjunga mountain in the backdrop, this forest is a home to more than 31 species of mammals, 258 species of birds, 276 species of insects, 38 species of other invertebrates including 6 species of leeches. The existence of inaccessible forests in its territory makes it a unique protected areas for endangered species.
Rachela Pass, the highest point of this park connects NVNP with the Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim. Tourists can trek and explore birdlife, beautiful butterflies and diverse types of flora and fauna across the trails in the forest. Apart from this, Jungle Safari and Botanical Research are key attractions for adventure lovers. Tourists can spot Barking Deer, Goral Deer, Leopard Cat at this location. If one is fortunate enough, they can even spot a Red Panda at this park.
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By Flight: Bagdogra Airport is the closest airport to this park. It is not difficult to find flights to Bagdogra from the other parts of India as it is nicely connected. To get to this, National Park from Bagdogra Airport, you can rent a car. The distance between Bagdogra Airport and the park is around 115 kilometers.
By Train: New Jalpaiguri Junction which is shortly known as NJP is the closest station. This station is well-known and well-connected with the other major railway stations. You can easily get trains to New Jalpaiguri Station from major Indian cities. You will have little trouble renting a car from NJP to get to Lava. Alternatively, you can use a public bus to get there. The distance between New Jalpaiguri Junction and Neora Valley National Park is approximately 104 kilometers.
By Road: From any nearby major cities such as Cooch Behar, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, and Kolkata, you will be able to rent a car. In short, you can easily rent a car from any location in North Bengal to reach this forest. From Siliguri, the approximate distance of Neora Valley National Park is 105 km via NH717A and around 113 km via NH 717A and Gajoldoba Rd.
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