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🏔️ Jaldapara & Gorumara Safari Guide ✨
🐘 Dooars Safari Guide – Jaldapara & Gorumara Jungle Safari
🌿 Planning a Dooars Jungle Safari? This simple travel guide covers important information about Jaldapara National Park and Gorumara National Park, including jeep and elephant safari timings, ticket counters, approximate safari costs, weekly closure days and seasonal forest closures.
🚙 Find useful information about Jaldapara Jeep Safari, Jaldapara Elephant Safari and Gorumara Jeep Safari, along with convenient railway stations for reaching Lataguri, Madarihat and Jaldapara. Travellers can also check suggested train options from Kolkata, Assam and Delhi to help plan a comfortable Dooars wildlife holiday.
⚠️ Important: Safari timings, ticket counters, permit charges and availability may change. Always confirm the latest information before travelling.
🌿 Planning a Dooars Jungle Safari? This simple travel guide covers important information about Jaldapara National Park and Gorumara National Park, including jeep and elephant safari timings, ticket counters, approximate safari costs, weekly closure days and seasonal forest closures.
🚙 Find useful information about Jaldapara Jeep Safari, Jaldapara Elephant Safari and Gorumara Jeep Safari, along with convenient railway stations for reaching Lataguri, Madarihat and Jaldapara. Travellers can also check suggested train options from Kolkata, Assam and Delhi to help plan a comfortable Dooars wildlife holiday.
⚠️ Important: Safari timings, ticket counters, permit charges and availability may change. Always confirm the latest information before travelling.
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🚙 What Are The Jaldapara Jeep Safari Timings?
Jaldapara jeep safaris are arranged in three shifts. The timings change according to the season.
| Shift | November To March | April To October |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM | 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM |
| 2nd Shift | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
| 3rd Shift | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
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🐘 What Are The Jaldapara Elephant Safari Timings?
- 1st Shift: 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM
- 2nd Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
- 3rd Shift: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
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🎟️ Where Are Jaldapara Jeep Safari Tickets Available?
Tickets are available from the counters at Madarihat, Chilapata, Salkumar Gate and Kodalbusti Check Post.
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🎟️ Where Are Jaldapara Elephant Safari Tickets Available?
Tickets are available from the counters at Madarihat, Salkumar Gate and Kodalbusti Check Post.
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🌧️ When Is Jaldapara National Park Closed?
The park is usually closed every Thursday.
It remains completely closed to tourists from 15 June to 15 September every year.
It remains completely closed to tourists from 15 June to 15 September every year.
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💰 What Was The Jaldapara Safari Cost Last Year?
The reference jeep safari cost was approximately ₹2,200 per jeep for up to six people.
The elephant safari reference cost was approximately ₹1,050 per person, with up to four tourists on one elephant.
The elephant safari reference cost was approximately ₹1,050 per person, with up to four tourists on one elephant.
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🌿 Is Lataguri Under Gorumara National Park?
Yes. Lataguri is the main tourism and safari base under Gorumara National Park.
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🚙 What Are The Gorumara Jeep Safari Timings?
| Safari Period | Available Slots |
|---|---|
| Morning | 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Afternoon / Evening | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
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💰 What Is The Approximate Gorumara Jeep Safari Cost?
The approximate vehicle cost is ₹2,200 per jeep for up to six tourists.
Watchtower entry or permit charges of approximately ₹120–₹150 and mandatory guide fees apply separately.
Watchtower entry or permit charges of approximately ₹120–₹150 and mandatory guide fees apply separately.
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📅 Which Day Is Gorumara Closed For Safaris?
Gorumara National Park is closed for safaris every Thursday.
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Which Trains Can Travellers Check From Kolkata?
- 13149 Kanchankanya Express — Sealdah to Alipurduar Junction
- 13141 Teesta Torsa Express — Sealdah to New Alipurduar
- 12377 Padatik Express — Sealdah to New Alipurduar
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Which Trains Can Travellers Check From Assam?
- 12423 Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani — Guwahati to New Alipurduar
- 22504 Vivek Superfast Express — Guwahati to New Alipurduar
- 15960 Kamrup Express — Guwahati to New Alipurduar
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🚆 Which Trains Can Travellers Check From Delhi?
- 12424 Dibrugarh Rajdhani — New Delhi to New Alipurduar
- 20504 Dibrugarh Rajdhani — New Delhi to New Jalpaiguri or New Alipurduar
- 12506 North East Express — Delhi to New Alipurduar
- 15484 Mahananda Express — Delhi to New Alipurduar
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📍 Which Railway Stations Are Convenient For A Dooars Safari?
For Gorumara & Lataguri
New Mal Junction or New Jalpaiguri can be considered. Select a train that stops at your preferred station.
New Mal Junction or New Jalpaiguri can be considered. Select a train that stops at your preferred station.
For Jaldapara & Madarihat
Madarihat, Hasimara or New Alipurduar can be considered according to the train’s scheduled stops.
Madarihat, Hasimara or New Alipurduar can be considered according to the train’s scheduled stops.
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⚠️ Important Travel Information
Jaldapara prices are based on last year’s reference costs, while Gorumara prices are approximate. Safari timings, counters, permits, charges and availability may change.
Train routes, operating days, stops and timings may also change. Confirm safari information locally and check IRCTC or NTES before booking train tickets.
