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  • National Park

Jaldapara National Park

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Jaldapara lies in the Dooars at the foot of the eastern Himalaya, one of the better places to see the Indian rhino. Elephant-back rides cross its tall grassland.

Why this place matters

A critical, high-density sanctuary for the Indian rhinoceros in the eastern Himalayas.

The wildlife

A field list of species recorded in this landscape, with current IUCN Red List status.

Mammals

Plan your visit

Early spring burns off the tall grasses, drastically improving visibility for rhino tracking.