Friday, May 18, 2012

Dooars Tourist Information

Tourist Information on South Khairbari and Jaldapara which might be handy for travellers. We made this trip in May'12 and as such fares/rates mentioned here are subject to change.

South Khairbari:



Charges:
Khairbari Forest


  • Entry Charges: Rs 15 per heed
  • Car parking: Rs 20
  • Cottage Stay: Rs 1000 for a double bedded room. Includes food
  • Apart from Cottage, Khairbari also offers dormitory accomodation at Rs.1000.




One of the several streams




Loved this shot. The sun in the back ground 
creating a black and white impression


Tea Gardens


What to do?
Relax amidst the green,take a walk around. Winter is the best time for a visit, but rains too can be welcome.

Activities:
Chief attraction- See tigers and cheetahs, Boating on the stream.



Jaldapara:
  • Entry Charges: Rs 40/- per head
  • Car "parking":Rs 25
  • Car entry: Rs 100
  • Still Camera: Rs 100
  • Hired Guide(Mandatory, this is a means of local employment):100
  • Video camera: Rs 500
  • Staying/Accommodation:
  • Holong Bungalow: Rs 2500 per night
  • Fooding: Rs 350 per head per day. Includes everything.
  • Elephant Night Safari: Rs 350
  • Car safari: Rs 1050


What to do?
Bird watching, wild life watching.


Activities:
Jungle Safari.
Elephant safari at night





Additional Info:
Jaldapara remains closed from 16-June to 15-Sep due to the monsoons each year.

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