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Major Flora : Predominant Sal mixed forest Lali, Chilaune, Kanchanan, Bahera, Kawla Dilenia, Mallotus

Major Fauna : Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, Sambar, Barking Deer, Rhesus and Assamese macaque, Hornbill, Lesser Adjutant Stork.

Jaldapara

This sanctuary is famous for Great Indian One Horned Rhino. The total area of this forest is 216.51 sq. km. Jaldapara is situated near Alipurduar sub-divisional town of Jalpaiguri district . Elephant riding is one of the major attraction of this sanctuary.

Major Flora : Tarai grass land, Riverine forest, Sal forests, Simul, Khair, Sisoo, Sidha, Gamar, Mallotus,Kawla,Dilenia, Ficus.

Major Fauna : Great indian one horned rhino, Tiger, Gaur, Elephant, Badger, Leopard, Sloth Bear Otter, Bengal florican , King cobra.

Buxa

This sanctuary is popularly known as Buxa Tiger Reserve with its area of 368.99 sq. km. This tiger reserve is located near Alipurduar sub-divisional town of Jalpaiguri district.

Major Flora :Sal, Simul, Siris, Khair, Champ, Sidha, Toon, Lali, Lampate, Mandane, Katus, Teak, Orchids.

Major Fauna : Elephant, Leopard, Gaur, Spotted Dear, Sambar, jungle cat, Fishing cat, Birds.


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Chapramari The area of this sanctuary is 9.60 sq. km. and 70 km. away from Jalpaiguri town. One can get a close view of wildlife, in a glade from the beautiful resthouse inside the sanctuary. Permission for day visit may be received from the Lataguri interpretation centre. Hired vehicle to reach Chapramari is available from Chalsa. It provides a breathtaking view of forests against the backdrop of the Kanchanjangha and other peaks.
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Major Flora : Predominant Sal mixed forest Lali, Chilaune, Kanchanan, Bahera, Kawla Dilenia, Mallotus Major Fauna : Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, Sambar, Barking Deer, Rhesus and Assamese macaque, Hornbill, Lesser Adjutant Stork.

	Jaldapara This sanctuary is famous for Great Indian One Horned Rhino. The total area of this forest is 216.51 sq. km. Jaldapara is situated near Alipurduar sub-divisional town of Jalpaiguri district . Elephant riding is one of the major attraction of this sanctuary. Major Flora : Tarai grass land, Riverine forest, Sal forests, Simul, Khair, Sisoo, Sidha, Gamar, Mallotus,Kawla,Dilenia, Ficus. Major Fauna : Great indian one horned rhino, Tiger, Gaur, Elephant, Badger, Leopard, Sloth Bear Otter, Bengal florican , King cobra.


Buxa This sanctuary is popularly known as Buxa Tiger Reserve with its area of 368.99 sq. km. This tiger reserve is located near Alipurduar sub-divisional town of Jalpaiguri district. Major Flora :Sal, Simul, Siris, Khair, Champ, Sidha, Toon, Lali, Lampate, Mandane, Katus, Teak, Orchids. Major Fauna : Elephant, Leopard, Gaur, Spotted Dear, Sambar, jungle cat, Fishing cat, Birds.

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