Aranya Tourism Property (earlier Jaldapara Tourist Lodge)

Jaldapara Tourist Lodge now known as Aranya Tourism Property, sited on the vicinity of Jaldapara National Park is a Nature Resort maintained by West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (WBTDCL). The unique location of Jaldapara Tourist Lodge has made it the most preferred place to stay while visiting Jaldapara National Park after Hollong Tourist Lodge. Jaldapara situated in Alipurduar District of West Bengal is a national park famous for housing the largest population of One-horned Rhinoceros in India after Kaziranga National Park of Assam. Jaldapara National Park was formed in 1941 for the protection of wildlife, particularly one-horned rhinos, an animal threatened with extinction. Flanked along the riverbank of Torsha Jaldapara is one of the few places where Bengal Florican was spotted.

Aranya Tourism Property is a Forest Bungalow located in Madarihat. Surrounded by the dense forest of Jaldapara, this Govt. Tourist Lodge is one of the oldest and arguably the best place to stay in Jaldapara. Sighting of deer and elephants is not uncommon for guests lodging in Jaldapara National Park. There is a park for the children in the Aranya Tourism Property with a statue of a wild animal. And for cat lovers, there is a leopard-rescuing centre near the lodge. The stay at the Aranya Tourism Property will be comfortable and exotic because of the big clean and spacious room with a view of lush green dense forest. One of the most prime attractions of Jaldapara Tourist Lodge excluding the amazing location is Jaldapara Elephant Safari. Staying in Aranya Tourism Property makes it convenient for the guests to enjoy the famous Jaldapara Elephant Safari.

Jaldapara Tourist Lodge Amenities

Jaldapara Tourist Lodge offers a range of amenities, including 24-hour room service, a kids' play area, a lounge, and yoga sessions. The lodge provides basic facilities like dry cleaning, attached western bathroom, internet connection, and intercom services. For safety, the lodge is equipped with CCTV cameras, fire extinguishers, and security alarms. Tourists will appreciate the dedicated play area for children, and health-conscious guests can enjoy the yoga sessions too. In short, the resort has all the amenities for a comfortable night stay.

Nearby Attractions

Apart from adorning the rich flora and fauna of Jaldapara, there are many places to visit during one's stay at Aranya Tourism Property. Gorumara National Park is a favoured sightseeing destination for visitors who are staying in Jaldapara Tourist Lodge. It is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forest and is famous for its population of One Horned Rhinoceros. One of the best times to stay in Jaldapara Forest Bungalow is from September to March. The forested area of Dooars remains closed from 15th June to 15th September. Being a Govt. Tourist Lodge all the bookings for Jaldapara Tourist Lodge is done in advance through the online portal or by booking through North Bengal Tourism.

How to reach WBTDCL Jaldapara Tourist Lodge

Bagdogra is the closest airport to the Jaldapara Tourist Lodge. It is located at a distance of 127km. From Bagdogra visitors can hire a taxi to reach the Tourist Lodge. If visitors are taking the rail route, they can board a train for New Mal Junction. The distance between New Mal Junction to Jaldapara Tourist Lodge is 73km. From New Mal Junction visitors can easily hire a taxi to cover this distance and reach Aranya Tourism Property. Recently West Bengal Government has opened a direct AC Bus Service from Kolkata to Aranya Tourism Property. For visitors hailing from Kolkata, it is the most convenient way to reach Jaldapara Tourist Lodge. Moreover, you can also opt for North Bengal Tourism's Dooars Car Rental Service at the best car fare to reach this government resort of North Bengal.

Book Aranya Tourism Property

North Bengal Tourism has made booking Aranya Tourism Property quite simple and convenient. Now get rid of the hassle of booking your favourite Government accommodation of your own. Just make a call to these above-mentioned numbers or fill out an enquiry form mentioned here and let us do it for you. Moreover, you can even try our well-planned Dooars Package Tours that includes stay on this government accommodation and also other nearby accommodations.