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Chilapata Forest is a dense jungle located near Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in the Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal, India. It is approximately 28km from Alipurduar and is known for its rich biodiversity and historical significance. Chilapata forms an elephant corridor between Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve, making it a crucial habitat for various wildlife species including elephants, bison, deer, rhinos, leopards, wild pigs, and over 200 species of birds. The forest is also famous for its large variety of butterflies and snakes.
One of the main attractions in Chilapata is the Nalraja Garh or the fort of the Nal Kings, built in the Gupta period in the 5th century CE. The site holds considerable archaeological interest despite being poorly maintained. Other activities include Tonga rides through Mathura tea garden, boating on the Bania river, angling on the confluence of Kalchini, Bania and Buri Basra rivers.
Eco-tourism has been identified as a potential source of income for the indigenous Rabha people who mainly depend on the forest for firewood. The West Bengal State Forest Development Agency (WBSFDA) runs an eco-tourism resort at Kodalbasti providing basic accommodation.
Visitors can go for a jungle safari to spot various wildlife species. The best time to visit Chilapata forest is during March-April when the chances of spotting one-horned rhinoceros are greater. However, it remains a popular destination throughout the year due to its natural beauty.
This is a short tour of 1 nights and 2 days in which you will cover the most important forests of Dooars; namely Chilapata and king palace Rajabari (coochbehar)
We start with chilapata forest which is the easternmost part of Dooars and end with coochbehar . If you are coming to Dooars for the first time, this will be an ideal tour for you to start exploring the region.
Itineraries
Day 1
Date : June 17, 2024
Time : 10:00 am
Arrival and visit to chilapata wildlife sanctuary
Arrival at NJP and transfer to Buxa, 165 km in 4 hrs – Arrival at Hasimara/Alipurduar rail station. You will be received by our executive and helped in boarding awaiting vehicle. We will drive you through some of the most pristine landscapes including undulating tea gardens and forests with intermittent small towns and villages.
The forests of Buxa with an area of 760 sq km consist of a large variety of animals and birds. Check-in at Hotel. Free Evening, visit the nature interpretation centre located at chilapata/Kodalbasti. check in hotel/resort .visit to chilapata wildlife.
overnightin chilapata
Overnight at chilapata
Day 2
Date : June 18, 2024
Time : 11:00 am
Visit to Rajbari and saradighi
Sightseeing inside the forest. Morning visit to Rajbari and saradighi. After breakfast visit to rajbari,saradighi,
Return to chilapata..
jeep safari in the evening and river sightseeing in nature. Bornfire overnight in chilapata
Day 3
Date : June 19, 2024
Time : 9:00 am
visit to paro sightseeing
Today we will drop you off for your return / onward journey. In the morning you wiil be taken to9 poro wildlife sanctuary for sightseeing . Return to hotel/resort for breakfast. After breakfast, we transfer you to Hasimara/alipurduar/NJP / Bagdogra. Tour ends.
*This tips includes accomadation in premium hotel/resort with swimming pool--free wifi-free breakfast-dinner-free parking-restaurant-air conditioning
personal assistance for any help
*spa -once in a day (more than once in day at your own cost)
* Packaged Mineral water
*personal guide
*vehicle with driver
*Jeep safari with included Permission of chilapata , Jeep, Driver, Permit and Guide Fee & Taxes.
*Tickets for rajbari palace.
*visiting local market
*outside food/Drink/.
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