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A thrilling
cruise through the largest estuarine delta in the world and the royal colony of
the `Royal Bengal Tigers' - takes one to the mighty Sundarbans. These evergreen
mangrove forests pulsate with a myriad forms of life. The sea creeps in at high
tide. The forests float. The land is split by numerous rivers and water channels
all emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Venture further to discover the land where
the saying goes, `Here the Tiger is always watching you'. Click
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Jaldapara
Wild Life Sanctuary situated in Alipurduar Sub-Division of Jalpaiguri district
in West Bengal is famous for its single horned Rhinos. River Torsha runs through
this riverrain forest sanctuary which is mostly covered with tall grasses. The
wild life, in addition to the famous single horned rhinos, consists of Gaurs,
wild elephants, deers, swamp deers, hog deers, wild pigs, and a number of birds,
pea-fowl etc.
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Gorumara,
unique for its diversity is spread in the foothills of the Himalayas in the flood
plains of Moorty and Jaldhaka rivers, comprising of 80 sq. kms. including the
upper Tondu reserve and Chapramari wild life sanctuary. This is the most important
migratory corridor of the Asiatic Elephant.
Baba. This is also the residence
of the Indian one horned Rhino and herds of Gaur the Indian bison. It is a birdwatcher's
paradise and the sights and sounds of this beautiful forest can be enjoyed from
the the Garati watch Tower.
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The natural
beauty and the rich flora make the region 'God's own country' in the truest sense.
Singhalila
National Park is the highest located National Park(between 2400 m to 3650m A.S.L.)
in West Bengal, and is situated in the extreme north western boundary of Darjeeling
District. The park is not only famous for its wildlife but also offers one of
the best trekking routes in the eastern Himalayas - from Maneybhanjang near Darjeeling,
via Tonglu to Sandakphu (35Km) and Phalut. The view of the Kanchendzonga range
of peaks from Sandakphu is a breathtaking and unforgettable one.
The Mahananda
Wildlife Sanctuary offers some beautiful trekking routes from Sukna. Golaghat,
Deorali and the Latpancher-Mana track are the favourites for trekking and bird
watching.
Senchal Sanctuary, adjoining Darjeeling town, is the home of barking
deer, wild pigs, himalayan black bear, leopards, jungle cats, common rhesus monkeys,
assamese macaque, himalayan flying squirrels, etc.
The Neora Valley National
Park is reckoned as an unexplored treasure trove of flora and fauna.
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