Wake up early to prepare yourself for the Jungle Safari in Jaldapara. During the Jaldapara Jungle Safari you will explore the dense forest of Jaldapara while spotting exquisite wild animals and if you are lucky you might even spot herd of Wild Elephant and majestic One-horned Rhinoceros, along with other wild animals like water buffalo, 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) Return to resort after the adventurous safari and have your breakfast. After breakfast proceed to Buxa for boat safari in Sikiajhora. It is a 1hr drive with an approx distance of 45km. Sikiajhora is serene river stream which flows through the dense forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve. Boat Safari in Sikiajhora is the best way to explore the core forest of Buxa. You can spot animals lying lazily on the river bank of Sikiajhora and if you are lucky you might spot leopards and herd of Wild Elephants. After the thrilling ride we will take you to Chilapata Forest. It is located 12km away at a 30min driving distance. Have lunch on the way to Chilapata. Famous for housing the historic Nalraja Fort, Chilapata Forest also forms a natural corridor for the large herbivores like Wild Elephant and Asiatic Rhinoceros between Jaldapara and Buxa. Here you can explore the ruin of this ancient fort which dates back to 5th Century. After exploring the famous ruins return to your resort in Jaldapara and in the evening you are free to enjoy the scenic landscape. Overnight stay at Jaldapara.
Dooars Tour Packages Special Tips - about Jaldapara: Almost one third of the Jaldapara National Park is covered with Savannah and tall elephant grass. Among trees sal, khair, sishu, simul, sirish are the main contributors of this forest. Jaldapara is mainly known for one horned rhinoceros. There are about 20 species of mammals, 240 species of birds, 8 species of fresh water turtles available in this forest. Among mammals' rhinoceros, elephant, leopard, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild bores and Indian gaurs can be seen. Bengal florican one of the rarest species of bird is found in this forest. Other birds like crested eagle, fin's weaver, jungle fowl, peafowl, partridge, lesser pied hornbills are inhabitant of Jaldapara National Park. Python, monitor lizard, krait, cobra, and gecko are important habitat among reptiles. Some rare species like the hispid hare and the hog-badger are also found in Jaldapara National Park.
