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CHAPRAMARI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Nagrakata block of Jalpaiguri district in West
Bengal. It is nestled on the plain land of the Dooars and is located on the north-eastern side of the
river Murti. It was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1998.
Flora
Vegetation type: Dry Mixed Forest and orchids
Major trees species: Sal, Teak, Shisu, Shirish, etc
Orchid species: Bamboo orchid, boat orchid, acampo, dendrobium, etc
Fauna
Important species: Indian Elephant and Royal Bengal Tiger. Other species: Indian Bison, Sambar, Leopard, Cheetal, Barking Deer, Pangolin, etc
Avian Fauna
Migratory species: Teals, Brahminy,
Other species: Indian Treepie, Green Magpie, Hill Mayna, Large Grey Headed Fishing Eagle, Green pigeon, Bee-eater, etc
Reaching There
The nearest major railway station to Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is at New Jalpaiguri railway station, about 70 km away. The other small railway terminals are located at Malbazar 7 km and Chalsa around 10 km. The closest airport is at Bagdogra. The wildlife sanctuary is located close to the National Highway 31 and can be easily reached from Jalpaiguri (70 km), Siliguri (72 km), Lataguri (26 km) and Chalsa. Most visitors prefer to get down at Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri and hire a taxi or vehicle to reach Chapramari sanctuary.
Tourist Information
Forest bungalow located within the sanctuary on the bank of river can be availed for accommodation with prior booking. The tourists can also opt to stay in four cottages of WBFDC Ltd., located at Chapramari Camp of Panjhora and Murti. Different private lodges, resorts and hotels are available at Chalsa and Lataguri.
An observation tower is situated in the sanctuary from where the visitors can have a bird’s eye view of the entire forest. Wildlife photography, nature trail and bird sightings are popular tourist activities in the region. Hila and Jiti tea gardens, Jaldapara forest and Gorumara National Park are some nearby tourist destinations.
Additional Information
Address: Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Tendu Forest M, West Bengal
Tourism Centre, Govt. of West Bengal
Area: 960.31 hectares
Temperature: around 27°C to 37°C (summer) / 10°C to 21°C (winter)
Annual rainfall: around 362 cm
Timings: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm (daily) subject to change
Best time to visit: October to March
Closed: Monsoon season (July to September)
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Flora
Vegetation type: Dry Mixed Forest and orchids
Major trees species: Sal, Teak, Shisu, Shirish, etc
Orchid species: Bamboo orchid, boat orchid, acampo, dendrobium, etc
Fauna
Important species: Indian Elephant and Royal Bengal Tiger. Other species: Indian Bison, Sambar, Leopard, Cheetal, Barking Deer, Pangolin, etc
Avian Fauna
Migratory species: Teals, Brahminy,
Other species: Indian Treepie, Green Magpie, Hill Mayna, Large Grey Headed Fishing Eagle, Green pigeon, Bee-eater, etc
Reaching There
The nearest major railway station to Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is at New Jalpaiguri railway station, about 70 km away. The other small railway terminals are located at Malbazar 7 km and Chalsa around 10 km. The closest airport is at Bagdogra. The wildlife sanctuary is located close to the National Highway 31 and can be easily reached from Jalpaiguri (70 km), Siliguri (72 km), Lataguri (26 km) and Chalsa. Most visitors prefer to get down at Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri and hire a taxi or vehicle to reach Chapramari sanctuary.
Tourist Information
Forest bungalow located within the sanctuary on the bank of river can be availed for accommodation with prior booking. The tourists can also opt to stay in four cottages of WBFDC Ltd., located at Chapramari Camp of Panjhora and Murti. Different private lodges, resorts and hotels are available at Chalsa and Lataguri.
An observation tower is situated in the sanctuary from where the visitors can have a bird’s eye view of the entire forest. Wildlife photography, nature trail and bird sightings are popular tourist activities in the region. Hila and Jiti tea gardens, Jaldapara forest and Gorumara National Park are some nearby tourist destinations.
Additional Information
Address: Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Tendu Forest M, West Bengal
Tourism Centre, Govt. of West Bengal
Area: 960.31 hectares
Temperature: around 27°C to 37°C (summer) / 10°C to 21°C (winter)
Annual rainfall: around 362 cm
Timings: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm (daily) subject to change
Best time to visit: October to March
Closed: Monsoon season (July to September)
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