Wake up early to prepare for the Jungle Safari in Jaldapara. Home of Asiatic Rhinoceros, during your Jaldapara Jungle Safari you can spot many exotic wild animals hiding in the tall grasses while listening to the alluring chirping of birds. Explore the less trodden destination of Jaldapara and if you are lucky you will be able to spot herd of Wild Elephant and majestic One-horned Rhinoceros, along with other wild animals like bison, barking deer, wild boars, and exotic winged mammals. (Every year from 15th June to 15th September Jaldapara remains close and during this time you cannot go for elephant/ jeep safari in Jaldapara). After safari have your breakfast then we will drive you to Coochbehar the only planned city of North East which still holds the remnants of its royal past. The drive is nearly 1 hr 30 minutes over a distance of approx 45 km. The Rajbari or the Coochbehar Palace is the most prominent attraction of this historic city. Here you will get an insight about the royal family who once ruled this scenic land. This princely town has many natural water bodies like Rasikbill which attracts migratory birds from Central Asia and Ladakh during winter season. After lunch and sightseeing of this historic town we will take you to Chilapata Forest. Forming a natural elephant corridor between Buxa and Jaldapara, Chilapata Forest with its ruins of Nalraja Garh is a historically significant destination. Dating back to 5th century, Nalraja Garh of Chilapata attracts archaeologists from far and wide. Stay overnight at Jaldapara.
Dooars Tour Packages Special Tips - about Chilapata: The Chilapata forest is rich in wildlife new species continue to be found. Once this forest used to be home of large Rhinoceros populations. But nowadays it could be spotted rarely. The ruins of "Nalraja Garh" (Fort of King Nal) are another main attraction of this forest. This fort was built in the Gupta period (5th Century) though according to some historians this fort was build under the commandment of Raja Chila Rai (King Chila Rai). Present Poor condition of this fort is due to lack of proper maintenance.
