Madarihat is a small town located at the fringe of Jaldapara. It is a national park situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayans along the bank of Torsa river. Madarihat is located right on National Highway 31 and also has a very small railway station. Madarihat is the base for travel to Jaldapara forests. Surrounded by the lush tea garden, tropical Forest, hill region and small cascading streams Madarihat is blessed with its own astounding sights travelers visit this town. Here are 10 things to do at madarihat.
Tea gardens
Dheklapara Tea Garden is a village in the Madarihat Birpara CD block in the Alipurduar subdivision of the Alipurduar district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Jaldapara Wild Life Sanctuary
The park holds the largest rhino population in India after Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Other animals in the park include Indian leopard, Indian elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boars, and gaur. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers.
Madarihat Furniture Market
Madarihat is also world famous for the local wooden furniture.
South Khairbari Animal Rescue Centre
Located 15km from Jaldapara is the safe haven for the feline who have rescued from circus, hunters South khayerbari Animal Rescue Centre.
Totopara
Totopara is famous all over because of its unique Toto tribe and its originality,ethnicity culture. Totos are one of the main ancient communities in the world and this secluded tribal group residing only in Totopara at the foot of the Himalayas. Totopara is one of the best tourist spot in Dooars region..
Chilapata
Chilapata Forest is a dense jungle area right in the middle of Eastern Dooars, near Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal. Chilapata is famous for the one horned rhinoceros but animals like Leopards, Elephants & Wild Boars are also present in this area.
Jayanti River Valley
River Jayanti blessed with rich flora and fauna, Jayanti Forest is located within the dense forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve. Jayanti Forest is a famous for its pictorial views and amazing trekking trails.
Latpanchore
A small village at the top of a hill top on the Mahanada Wildlife Sanctuary, surrounded by forest and rich in the Cinchona plantation, a British bungalow in the middle of this, which now serves as a forest bungalow.
Mahanada Wildlife Sanctuary
Mahanada Wildlife Sanctuary is a must if you are into wildlife. Located at the foothills of Himalayas in the Terai region, it is spread across the lower catchment area of river Mahanada
Chapra Wildlife Sanctuary
Chapra Wildlife Sanctuary is extremely rich in bio diversity. It is known to home species of Elephants and Bisons. There is watch tower in the premises, a mystical view of the entire sanctuary from here is an absolute bliss.
