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Chilapata forest, a dense forest situated in Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve in Dooars, Alipurduar District, West Bengal. It is a home of Large number of one horned Rhino, Elephant, Leopard, Barking deer, bison, sambar, Cheetah, Wild Boar etc. The forest has been an Elephant corridor in between Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve. You can do one day excursion trip to here from Jaldapara. A few accommodations are also there in Chilapata forest. So, If you want to hear the music of forest, you have to stay in Chilapata Forest as it has not been so much crowded till now like Jaldapara and Gorumara National Park. ‘Nalraja Garh’ – one of the most popular attraction of Chilapata forest. It is actually a fort, was built up in Golden Gupta period of our history. So its archeological importance is very high. Chilapata forest safari is one of the most popular forest safari in Dooars area. You can take a Guided Safari in this forest. Visit CC Line, the most popular watch tower to find one horned rhino. Mendabari Also you can cover to find wild animals
By Air The nearest airport to Chilapata is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), which is approximately 160 kilometers away. Bagdogra is well-connected to major cities in India, including Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai. Upon landing at Bagdogra, travelers can hire a taxi or take a pre-booked cab to reach Chilapata. The drive from the airport takes about 4-5 hours, offering picturesque views of the landscape.
By Train The nearest railway station to Chilapata is Alipurduar Junction, located about 28 kilometers away. Alipurduar Junction is well-connected to various cities across India, including Kolkata, Guwahati, and Siliguri. From the station, you can hire a taxi or utilize local transportation to reach Chilapata. The journey from Alipurduar Junction to Chilapata typically takes around 40-60 minutes by road. You can also reach Hasimara Railway station however Alipurduar is more well connected.
By Road reaching Chilapata by road is a scenic option. It is accessible through National Highway 27, which connects Siliguri to Alipurduar. The road trip from Siliguri to Chilapata takes about 4-5 hours. For a more local flavor, consider driving from Kolkata, which would take approximately 12-14 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
