📍 Sanctuary🐅 Wildlife📍 Nature

Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

Gorumara's quieter northern neighbour across the Murti river, famed for elephant herds and bison at the watchtower salt lick.

Why visit: Intimate, uncrowded elephant country an hour from Lataguri.

Things to do

›Chapramari watchtower
›Murti river bends
›Evening elephant crossings

SafariWatchtower Viewing

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–May

Entry fee

~₹100

Est. budget

₹800–2,000

Duration

Half–1 day

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