CHAPRAMARI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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Here I am giving some informatio about CHAPRAMARI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, Dooars. It is close to Gorumara National Park. So, it can be a joint trip of Gorumara National Park & Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary. Chapramari is about 30 kms from Chalsa. So, if you prefer railway, you have to reach at Siliguri first, Or, if you travel by Kanchankanya Express (from Sealdah Station), then you can directly reach to Malbazar (New Mal Junction Station), from where Chalsa is only 8 kms (approx.). If yoou prefer airlines, then you have to reach Siliguri through Bagdogra airport. From Siliguri it will take 2 hrs 30 mins (approx.) to reach Chalsa by road with a wonderfull views of Dooars. Rented cars are available from Siliguri to Chapramari.

The name “Chapra” comes from a variety of small fishes found in North Bengal, and, “Mari” means “Abundance”. Chapramari was declared as a National Reserve Forest under the Indian Forest Act, in 1895. The Chapramari Wildlife Reserve came to be used in 1939. And finally, the Government of India gave it the status of a National Wildlife Sanctuary in 1998. It has only 9.6 sq. kms covered area and is located near the the NH31A and on the northern side of Gorumara National Park. Chapramari receives waters from Teesta, Neora and Murti.

Here, a large variety of flora and fauna are found in the forest. Chapramari is well known for its Elephant population. Apart from it, Gaur (Indian Bison), Royal Bengal Tiger, Deer, Boars and Leopards are also founf here. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is very much popular with Bird Watchers with Parrots, Kingfishers, Green Pigeons etc.

CHAPRAMARI WILDLIFE

Many private resorts are there for accommodation.

Road Distance : Siliguri to malbazar : 55 kms., Malbazar to chalsa : 8 kms (approx), Siliguri to chalsa : 63 kms (approx).