The Jaldapara Sanctuary, which is in the eastern Himalayan foothills and is crossed by the river Torsa, is home to various wild animals. To add to the experience of the forest explorers, safaris and elephant rides are the only way to move within this forest. For tourists who wish to explore this sanctuary, ideally stays at this little town called Madarihat which is located near the Jaldapara National Park’s Forest border.
Most of the starting point for trips to the Jaldapara forests is Madarihat. There are multiple other staying options in and around the sanctuary but the most well-known lodging option is the Madarihat Tourist Lodge, which is owned and operated by State Tourism Department.
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By Air: Bagdogra is the nearest airport to Jaldapara from where tourist can reach Jaldapara by road-route via Siliguri.
By Train: The most important railway station in the Northeast India is NJP. NJP is directly connected with all major stations in India. The nearest railway station to Jaldapara is Madarihat. All the mail and express trains stop at Birpara/ Hasimara railway stations which are well connected to Jaldapara.
By Road: Jaldapara is connected by National Highway with Siliguri and can be reached by car. Madarihat is the entry point for the sanctuary. It is located on the NH 31 (Siliguri-Hasimara section). North Bengal State Transport Corporation buses, Bhutan Government buses, minibuses are available from Siliguri to Alipurduar via Madarihat. Cars can also be hired at Siliguri to reach Jaldapara.
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