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Jaldapara & Buxa travel guide

Rhinos on elephant-back and a forest fort

Best time
Oct–Apr
How long
2–3 days
Stay a night
₹1,200–7,000
Food a day
₹300–1,200
Nearest railhead
20 km away
Nearest airport
140 km away

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About Jaldapara & Buxa

Bengal’s rhino stronghold on the Torsa — elephant and jeep safaris from Hollong, the forests of Chilapata, and further east the old British fort of Buxa and the riverbed village of Jayanti.

Things to do in Jaldapara & Buxa

  1. Jaldapara Jeep & Elephant Safari

    3 h · ₹1,500 entry

    Rhinos in the grasslands from Hollong.

  2. Chilapata Forest

    2 h · ₹800 entry

    Forest drive to the ruins of Nalraja Garh.

  3. Buxa Fort

    4 h · Free

    A 4 km uphill walk to the fort once used as a prison.

  4. Jayanti River Village

    2 h · Free

    A wide riverbed below the Bhutan hills.

  5. Totopara

    2 h · Free

    Home of the Toto, one of India’s smallest tribes.

Where to stay in Jaldapara & Buxa

  • Madarihat & Hollong

    ₹2,000–6,000

    Resorts at the park gate; Hollong lodge inside.

  • Jayanti & Rajabhatkhawa

    ₹1,200–3,000

    Forest homestays near Buxa.

What to eat

  • Rajbanshi & Bengali meals

    local dish

    Fish curry and local greens.

Good to know

  • Elephant safari slots are limited and booked through the forest department.
  • Parks close mid-June to mid-September.

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