Chilapata Forest Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
forest in West Bengal, India
About Chilapata Forest
Chilapata lies in the heart of Eastern Dooars at the foothills of Eastern Himalaya and is perched between Buxa Tiger Reserve and Jaldapara National Park. The ecological boundary of Chilapata spreads along the banks of River Bania in the east and River Torsha in the west. Both rivers bring fresh monsoon alluvial to support and protect the grassland ecosystem of the forest. Chilapata Forest is a migration corridor of rhinos and elephants. Due to the hunting of the Maharajas of Cooch Behar, rhinos have become rare. The dense natural forest is also home to leopards, bison, 4 species of deer, peacocks, wild boar, 22 species of snakes, 180 species of birds, and a large diversified variety of butterflies. Reptiles found here include python, krait, cobra, water monitor and freshwater turtles; as
Chilapata Forest Travel Guide Sections
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