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| Gorumara Wildlife
Sanctuary |
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Gorumara
Wildlife Sanctuary (23 kms), is famous for its flora
and fauna.The exceptional wildlife of this region includes
elephants, gaurs, pigs, reptiles, birds and fishes. As
one approaches the National Park, the reception is given
by the continuous ringing of the temple bells, a typical sound created by
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Gorumara,
unique for its diversity in wildlife, is spread at the foothills
of the Himalayas, in the plains of Murty and Jaldhaka rivers,
comprising 80 sq.kms. including the upper Tondu reserve and
Chapramari wild life sanctuary. This is the most important
migratory corridor of the Asiatic Elephant and is also the
residence of the Indian one horned Rhino and herds of gaur,
the Indian bison. In fact there is no end to listing the
mammals, reptiles, fishes and insects in the region. Bird
watching is the best pastime in this park. Waiting at the
Rhino Point or trekking down 35 to 40 minutes to the Bamni
camp adds to the thrill. The Murty Nature Interpretation
center has a beautiful geographical location.
Charges -
Rs 750/- plus taxes, per car both ways. |
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| Jaldapara
Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Jaldapara Wildlife
Sanctuary (70 kms), is one of the last refuge in the world
of the one-horned rhino, an endangered animal. The viewing
is from the back of an elephant. Experienced scouts lead
the visitors to the exact spots in the wilderness where a
rhino, a tiger or a herd of deer may be sheltering on the
day and at that hour. The deer are varied-sambar, barking
deer, spotted deer and the hog deer
Charges -
Rs 1400/- plus taxes, per car both ways. |
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| Samsing |
| Samsing (20 kms)
- a pleasure trip along meandering emerald green river, the
cool shades of orange orchards, sleepy hamlets, picturesque
tea gardens and the lofty Himalayas.
Charges -
Rs 750/- plus taxes, per car both ways. |
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| Lava |
| Lava
(70 kms) - at an altitude of 2350 m, is a serene little township.
Hidden in the mists and clouds, Lava stands with the backdrop
of Neora Valley national park. Lava monasteries, Neora Reservoir
lake, Silviculture Research Station are the ideal spots to
visit.
Charges -
Rs 1600/- plus taxes, per car both ways. |
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| Buxa
Duar |
| Buxa
Duar (130 km), a fort at an altitude of 867 metres on the
Sinchmala Range, guarding the most important of the eleven
routes to Bhutan. The fort was used as a detention camp for
freedom fighters during British rule.
Charges -
Rs 2000/- plus taxes, per car both ways. |
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| Kalimpong |
Kalimpong (87 kms),
the hill station enroute to Gangtok can be reached from either
Siliguri or Darjeeling. Attractions include three Buddhist
monasteries, orchid nurseries and a sericulture centre.
Charges -
Rs 1800/- plus taxes, per car one way. |
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| Phuntsholing |
Phuntsholing
(105 kms), in Bhutan, provides a clean, cool location set
in the Himalayan ranges.
Charges -
Rs 1500/- plus taxes, per car one way. |
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| Darjeeling |
Darjeeling
(140 kms), the "Queen of the Hills" is famous for its breathtaking
valleys and scenery. This hill station also boasts of the
quaintest toy train in India. Darjeeling is the perfect
destination for nature lovers, trekkers and holidayers.
Places of interest: Botanical Gardens, Natural History
Museum, Dhirdham Temple, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute,
Zoological Park, Ropeway, sunrise view from Tiger Hill.
Charges -
Rs 1800/- plus taxes, per car one way. |
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| Gangtok |
| Gangtok (142 kms),
the capital of Sikkim, provides a rare glimpse of the scenic
Himalayan ranges set amidst a green carpet of plantations.
Charges -
Rs 1800/- plus taxes, per car one way. |
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| Teesta River - White River Rafting |
| River Teesta provides a series of whitewater rapids with various intensities at regular intervals. Meandering down the rough and rugged mountain river, one can savour a blend of nature and adventure. |
| White water rafting details: |
| Starting Point |
Melli to 29 th Mile |
| Distance |
11 Kms. |
| Minimum/maximum Pax |
4 to 10 persons |
| Rates |
Rs. 350/- per pax |
| Season |
September to April |
| Timing |
9 am to 4 pm. |
| Total Rafts available |
4 Nos. |
| Pre Booking |
Available from DGHC Siliguri |
| Distance from Chalsa |
To Rafting side is 2 hours drive. |
| Transportation Charges to and from |
| Maruti Van |
Rs. 2200/- |
| Tata Sumo |
Rs. 3200/- |
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