Saturday 27 December 2014

DHUPJHORA ELEPHANT CAMP.......DOOARS

DHUPJHORA



DHUPJHORA, in Dooars, is situated on the south of the Gorumara Forest and on the western bank of Murti river. The Elephants are kept  here by the Forest Department, That’s why this place is also known as “Elephant Camp”. The elephants are regularly check with their Mahouts and forest guards for injured animals. They are also used for Jungle Safari for the tourists. You can enjoy the Elephant Safari either in the morning or evening. Crossing the Murti river on the elephant back and entering the dence jungle is a unique experience. Apart from it, Rhinos, Bisons, Deers, Hornbills etc are also available here. Most Importantly, this part of the Dooars is still not touched by the modern human and the nature is as its own. You can enjoy the Local Cultural Evening too.

DHUPJHORA JUNGLE


Dhupjhora is also popularly know for “GACHH BARI” (Tree House), which is an unique concept of Eco Tourism by the Forest Department. It is place, surrounded by deep forest, lush green tea gardens and meandering river,  where tourists must stay for overnight. Here is a Watch Tower near by the Murti river from where the panoramic view of the park, Murti river and vast grasslands are seen. Here is salt reservoir below the tower. So that the One Horned rhinos and elephants can be expected at any moment.

GACHBARI TREE RESORT


Your entire stay in Dhupjhora Elephant Camp would involve close encounters with the Elephants and the more you come to know about these huge animals the more fascinated you would become. October to March is the best time to visit this place. However the camps stay open throughout the year and arrange elephant safari to the different part of the jungle. If you want to watch wild elephants, rhinos and bisons face to face, the Dhupjhora elephant Camp is a must visit place for you along with Gorumara Forest.

Please go the GORUMARA FOREST to know how to reach Gorumara.



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