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Image: Pinakpani / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Jaldapara National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Book West Bengal forest lodges online where available; confirm safari tickets and reporting details through Jaldapara/WB forest channels.
This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.
Safari vehicles provide the main access. Gate areas and lodges vary in accessibility; confirm arrangements in advance. Elephant rides are not suitable for many visitors with mobility limitations.
Jaldapara National Park lies in the floodplains of the Torsa River in West Bengal's Alipurduar district. Its tall grasslands, riverine forest, and woodland support one of India's important one-horned rhinoceros populations outside Assam, along with elephants, gaur, deer, and rich birdlife. The park is a classic Dooars wildlife destination and pairs well with nearby Buxa, Chilapata, and tea garden circuits.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Open Season (Oct - May) | 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Safari timings vary by season and forest department notifications. Morning rides are especially popular for rhino viewing.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee | As notified by West Bengal Forest Department |
| Jeep/Elephant Safari | Varies by route and booking category |
| Guide Fee | Mandatory where applicable |
Check current safari booking rules and fee categories through West Bengal forest or tourism channels.
Jaldapara National Park, Alipurduar District, West Bengal
26.6900° N, 89.3000° E
Bagdogra Airport is the main air gateway, followed by road travel through the Dooars.
Hasimara and New Alipurduar are useful railheads for the park.
Well connected by road from Siliguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and nearby Dooars towns.
Use local taxis or lodge transfers for safari gates and nearby attractions.
Tall alluvial grassland, riverine forest, mixed woodland, and wetland patches influenced by Himalayan foothill rivers.
Jaldapara supports a strong rhino population, elephants moving through the Dooars, gaur, deer, leopards, reptiles, and significant grassland birds.
Jaldapara was protected as a sanctuary for decades before being upgraded to national park status in 2014. The park has played an important role in conserving rhinos and grassland habitat in the eastern Himalayan foothills.
