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Covered with thick deciduous forests, the Dooars Valley has a number of sanctuaries in it. The most famous of the sanctuaries is the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary near Darjeeling . If you are planning to visit this henna streaked part of the eastern Himalayas, do no6t miss the opportunity of going around the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in the Dooars Valley . Established in the year 1941, the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a sanctuary as it is the protector of some rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Since then, the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary has become one of the major places included in the list of excursions around Darjeeling . Covering an area of over 200 square kilometers, this sanctuary is one of those rare places that protect the one-horned rhinoceros. There are also a large number of other animals at this sanctuary which increase the temptation of visiting the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary among the tourists to this area. Located in the Dooars Valley, the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is easily accessible from a number of places. National Highways, State Highways and a number of important railway stations connect this sanctuary with other places. Bagdogra is the nearest airport while, Madarihat railway station is just 7 kilometers away. It is also easily accessible by cars from several other places like Siliguri, Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. The Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary gives you the perfect taste of wilderness. Covered with tall elephant grass, the primary attraction of this place is the almost-extinct species of one-horned rhino. Other animals include the national animal of India, the Royal Bengal Tiger, a large number of elephants, various types of deer, pigs and bison. There are also different types of cats and squirrels. It is a great experience to see the different animals among their natural habitat, roaming around on their own sweet pace among the wild greenery of nature. The Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is also a splendid option for bird watching. You can catch sight of various types of birds in this place. Starting from the National Bird of India, the beautiful peacock, there are other colorful birds as well. Pigeons, cuckoos, wood peckers and thrushes are common in this area. There are also a number of water birds and night birds as well. Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary is not a place that can be seen in a day. So, if you wish to stay up here, there are various comfortable accommodations available that offer you a cozy stay for the night. The Jaldapara Tourist Lodge, Holong Tourist Lodge and the Baradabari Youth Hostel are some of the notable places where you can put up for the night.
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